Category: Mental Health

The Impact of Preservatives On Mood, Attention & Brain Function

April 3, 2026

And What to Do About It There used to be a lot of controversy about how much preservatives and other artificial components of food affect mental and cognitive health, but the research is now too overwhelming to deny. The removal of additives, preservatives and ultra processed foods reduces inattention, behavioral difficulties and downshifts in mood. … More The Impact of Preservatives On Mood, Attention & Brain Function

But Who Cares for the Caregiver?

March 17, 2017

Caring for a sick family member can be tolling, even causing caregivers to sometimes become sicker than those they are caring for. According to the American Journal of Nursing (2008), “Caregiving has all the features of a chronic stress experience.” We’re in a generation where life expectancy has increased and medical advancements have moved forward at a rapid rate. Although … More But Who Cares for the Caregiver?

When Listening Heals

December 19, 2016

“I never thought I’d need to see someone like YOU,” is something I hear from time to time. They don’t expect to ever talk to a “shrink” and they swear they’re not “crazy” but alas, they have a hard time reconciling how they ended up on my couch. People often seem perplexed and disappointed that, by their … More When Listening Heals