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A Closer Look At Play Therapy
Phoenix Health & Wellness | PH & W Staff | SUMMER 2010
Chances are you know a child who is receiving some type of therapy for an emotional, behavioral or mental health issue. Children, because of their developmental level, Read More
The Vagus Nerve’s Mysterious Role in Mental Health Untangled
Scientific American | By Jena Pincott edited by Madhusree Mukerjee| 2024
he vagus nerve is a vine of nerve fibers with roots in nearly every organ and shoots in the brain. It helps us detect a racing heart, rising blood pressure, Read More
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Food as Medicine is No Longer a Fringe Idea
KQED.org | David Gorn | 2017
Several times a month, you can find a doctor in the aisles of Ralph’s market in Huntington Beach, wearing a white coat and helping people learn about food. Read More
10 Foods That May Benefit Your Brain Better Than Antidepressants
One Green Planet | Heather McClees | August 7, 2015
“Antidepressants are as common today as pain relievers and nighttime sleep aids, but does this mean they’re the best option for our health? Of course not! Read More
From Autism to Anorexia, It’s All About the Gut
GreenMedInfo LLC | Margie King | March 27, 2013
“Existence of a gastrointestinal (GI) nervous system, distinct from the CNS that comprises the brain and spinal cord, has been recognized for more than a century—yet it has been ignored by psychiatry and rarely is included in residency training. Read more
When Gut Bacteria Changes Brain Function
The Atlantic | David Kohn | June 24, 2015
“By now, the idea that gut bacteria affects a person’s health is not revolutionary. Many people know that these microbes influence digestion, allergies, and metabolism. Read More
