My No Longer Invisible Illnesses

By Emily Torchiana10 min read From the moment I was born until the end of high school, I did not fully understand mental illness and I honestly did not think anyone I knew personally struggled with one. Mental health was not a topic talked about in my family because no one seemed to be affected by it. It was also not a topic talked about … Continue reading My No Longer Invisible Illnesses

The Tapping Solution: A Healing Modality

By Nicolas Ortner8 min read Perhaps you’ve heard of the scientifically proven technique called EFT Tapping – a combination of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. It’s been featured on popular television programs like The Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, and just recently on Jane the Virgin. And the reason it’s getting SO much positive exposure is because it works like magic to reduce stress, anxiety, … Continue reading The Tapping Solution: A Healing Modality

You Are What You Eat: The Brain & Allergen Connection

By Dr. Judy Thompson12 min read It is commonly known that allergies from food or other substances can cause signs and symptoms (S/S) of hay fever, asthma, and hives. However, the brain – the most intricate and biochemically complicated organ – can also be affected by allergies. Body allergies and brain allergies often go hand in hand. Mood altering foods are tough to diagnose, but … Continue reading You Are What You Eat: The Brain & Allergen Connection

School, Work, and Mental Health

By  Stephanie Catalano10 min read It’s not uncommon for people to put more emphasis on physical health, but it’s time to recognize mental health as essential. Mental Health is Important.We are living in a world where there is a lot of outside pressure and noise all of which can cause additional stress and interrupt one’s mental health. It’s crucial to take care of yourself to … Continue reading School, Work, and Mental Health

Mood Food Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon Salad with Dairy-Free Ranch

By Kayleigh ClarkPrep Time 20 mins Though each B vitamin has a specific and important job to do in your body, we want to highlight B12 – because deficiency is quite common. According to NIH, B12 can only be found in animal products or fortified non-animal products. If you are vegan, most nutritional yeast products contain vitamin B12. When you are deficient in B12, symptoms are … Continue reading Mood Food Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon Salad with Dairy-Free Ranch

A Care Package for Your Relationships

By Annie Wright, LMFT18 min read “For one human being to love another, that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks… the work for which all other work is but preparation.” — Rilke Relationships are hard.Relationships are never, ever perfect and require huge investments of time, energy, a willingness to compromise, and a willingness to be influenced by the other regularly. Combine this … Continue reading A Care Package for Your Relationships