Stress releases chemicals into the brain to prepare the body for "fight or flight" responses. This can be helpful when we are in immediate physical danger, but in modern times, stress can join the party at inappropriate times. Stressing too often can contribute to diabetes, weight gain, poor circulation, and even digestion problems. While blogs about meditation and juice cleanses are well-meaning, those remedies simply do not work for everyone.

Anxiety is known as one of the most common mental illnesses. The good news is, anxiety is manageable. The fix could be something as simple as changing up your lifestyle and incorporating new healthy habits into your daily routine.

Anxiety is something most people struggle with. It is something that, if not controlled can really mess with your day to day life. I believe it is something more normal than we realize and for some, going to seek medical attention is the solution. I want to share with you some ways I find helpful for myself.

Many of us suffer from the effects of anxiety at some point in our lives. There are many ways to reduce the hardship of common everyday anxious thoughts. Here are 5 useful strategies to help you get through your day with less worries.

A big part of life is your perspective. While a positive perspective can't make bad things into good things (it's psychology, not magic), it can help you adapt to changing situations with greater ease and grace. Additionally, thinking positively can help you focus on what's important in your life, letting negativity flow away from you. How do you start thinking positively, though?

Family Therapy? You may have heard about it. You may be interested in it. You may have even wondered if your family needs to try it. Wondering if therapy is something your family can benefit from, can be confusing. If you are in doubt, please contact us, so that we may help you decide if it is right for you.

Post-traumatic stress disorder, which has been known in older decades as battle fatigue or shell shock, is a condition that affects people who have experienced, or witnessed, traumatic events. While it is natural for people who have experienced trauma to need time to find their equilibrium again, people who develop PTSD can never seem to find their balance. While there are a variety of treatments available, research has begun asking whether marijuana is a viable option that's been overlooked until now.

If you watch the news, then you probably know that mental health issues are becoming more prevalent with each passing year. Anxiety and depression are just a few of the mental health issues coming to the forefront as more people break thru the stigmas of talking about mental health. Anxiety counseling is a great way to help reduce anxiety.

The people of today's society can be very unsympathetic and numb to all feelings. We live in a world where we are expected to be happy and perfect. There is no room for weakness, no room for pain. That is why the stigma of depression still exist. Lack of knowledge related to depression can cause it's own set of problems.

Many people suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and are not even aware of it. Any bad experience can cause negative emotions or unwanted remembrances. PTSD symptoms often persist for a long time if treatment is not received. There are many different approaches to assisting those with PTSD from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to medications.