by drsnipes | Dec 13, 2017 | Depression, Uncategorized
Get Enough Quality Sleep. Quality sleep is essential to having good memory, concentration, energy and mood. It is also one of the easiest things to improve. Eat Well. Your body makes the brain chemicals needed to help you focus and stay motivated from the foods you eat. You don’t have to be a health nut, but getting adequate protein and a variety of dairy, grains and vegetables is essential. Begin with the end in mind.
by drsnipes | Jul 7, 2017 | Depression, Understanding Symptoms
While there are many symptoms of depression, each of these symptoms can be caused by other things. Depression indicates a chemical imbalance which can be caused by stress, trauma, negative thinking and more
by drsnipes | Nov 16, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Mind-Body Connection
Your brain is the main control center of the body. You experience the world through your senses. When the sensory input reaches the brain it figures out what the information means, based on prior learning experiences, and what to do about it. For example, when you are driving and you see a yellow light, based on your prior experiences, your body sends the signals out to either slow down or speed up.
by drsnipes | Aug 15, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Mind-Body Connection, Physical and Health Interventions, Understanding Symptoms
Neurotransmitters are responsible helping you feel happy, relaxed and motivated are also involved in the regulation of eating, sleeping, motivation, energy levels and pain. Each person may experience these imbalances differently. For example, when you experience...
by drsnipes | Jul 23, 2009 | Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Depression
Irrational Thoughts keep us misearble. Read on to find out why these thoughts are irrational an ways to combat them.
by drsnipes | Feb 28, 2007 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Mental Health
Each year millions of Americans are diagnosed with cancer. Nearly 500,000 of those will be diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer. Many of our patients will have, or have had cancer. It is important to understand the range of emotions, causes of distress and...