Depression is an exhausting condition to live with, and it doesn’t help that it most often disrupts your sleep as well. Severe sleep disturbance, otherwise known as insomnia, is one of the most debilitating elements of depression. It robs you of your energy and ability to be present in the moment, and often it results […]

When dealing with depression, people most often start by focusing on the brain. We think about chemical imbalances and neurotransmitter issues, and the prognosis is most often psychotherapy. These are absolutely vital components of mental health and the industry focuses there for a reason, but there are other angles to consider as well. Modern medicine […]

After you’ve finished with all of the bloodwork, injections, and procedures on the IVF road map, the hardest part is often the waiting period. Known as the “Two Week Wait”, this is the period between your embryo transfer and your scheduled pregnancy test. Acupuncture is a great way to not only help curb anxiety during […]

The decision to start or grow your family is a deeply personal and yet beautiful experience. However for many couples it comes fraught with physically and emotionally difficult experiences. If you’ve been trying to conceive without success, it’s completely normal and common to feel overwhelmed tracking cycles, scheduling intimacy, and facing the anxiety of another […]

Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or other medical fertility treatments is an incredible milestone of modern medicine. It offers a wonderful option for so many individuals and couples working to build their families. However, navigating the world of fertility clinics, precise medication schedules, and clinical procedures can come fraught with physically and emotionally difficult experiences.

Living with depression can often feel like navigating through a thick, heavy fog. Simple daily tasks can become exhausting chores, and the things that used to bring you joy might suddenly feel out of reach. When you’re dealing with depression, it’s completely normal to feel frustrated by traditional treatment options or to look for natural […]

by Pamela Israel Introduction Picture it. You’re going about your day and you come to a door with a knob that you need to turn. No problem, right? Just reach out, grab it, and twist. But when you turn the doorknob, you feel a tightening in your wrist. Before you can react, you feel a […]

(Bare) Feet on the Ground Keep your feet on the ground. Stay grounded. You are so grounded (depending on your age, this can either be a compliment or the last thing in the world you want to hear). At some point in our lives, we’ve all encountered the above statements or variations on them. But […]

Maintaining Your Center in the Storms Recently, a woman said to me, “I feel like the earth is shifting right under my feet. It is difficult to stay on track or even know what the track is!” My response was to confirm that the earth is shifting a great deal and there is plenty of […]

The Right Combination to a Healthy Lifestyle By: Mara Concordia Sue B. knows stress. She’s a financial advisor trying to soothe the worries of investors. And in the past three years, she has tried to cope with the grief that came with the passing of family members. Through it all, however, her body never became […]