Self-Worth & Methylation
Methylation is all about the body detoxing. This is an important function of the body and very necessary for optimum performance. Otherwise, all things in the body get sluggish, like neurotransmitters and functions in general. Increased inflammation and brain fog starts to kick in and make life difficult. What are the signs if you have […]
Highly Sensitive Meaning
On and off I hear the term “Highly Sensitive” but what does highly sensitive really mean? In Blog 131 it was discussed how some individuals are avoiders, and some people are seekers when it comes to external stimulation. This is because some individuals are sensitive to stimuli. The term highly sensitive can bring about shame […]
Cultivating Resilience
What does the term resilience mean and why do we want our children to be comfortable and understand it, why is it so important? The meaning of the word resilience is to withstand or to recover quickly. The ability to return quickly after something bad has happened. Why do trauma researchers emphasize that resilience is […]
Exploring Copper and Zinc:
Copper is a mineral that you need to stay healthy. Your body uses copper to carry out many important functions, including making energy, connective tissue, and blood vessels. Copper also helps maintain the nervous and immune systems and activates genes. Your body also needs copper for brain development. Copper interacts with Vitamin C, iron and […]
Mineral Deficiencies
Minerals are defined as those elements on the earth and thus found in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally. Those essential for health include, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, chromosomes, copper, fluoride, molybdenum, manganese’s, and selenium. What does this have to do with mental health? Minerals fulfil […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be debilitating for some. Obsessions are recurrent and intrusive thoughts, which can occur with or without compulsions. These thoughts induce anxiety, discomfort, or distress regarding unlikely consequences (an example is contracting a disease or hurting someone) and are not simply typical worries about real-life problems (e.g. friends, school). Common obsessions […]