The Quiet Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety Most People Miss
On the surface, you have it all together. You’re the reliable one—the high achiever, the dedicated parent, the supportive friend. Your calendar is organized, your work is impeccable, and you meet every deadline. From the outside, you look like a model of success and capability. But on the inside, there’s a different story unfolding. There’s […]
Why Your Mind Races at Night
The day is finally done. The house is quiet, the emails have stopped, and you’ve climbed into bed, ready for rest. You turn off the lights, close your eyes, and then… it begins. Your mind, which has been occupied all day, suddenly comes alive. A flood of thoughts—worries about tomorrow, replays of today, and a […]
When “Normal Stress” Becomes Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference
Stress is a word we use every day. We talk about a stressful day at work, the stress of moving, or the financial stress of an unexpected bill. It’s become a catch-all term for the pressure and demands of modern life. And in many ways, stress is a normal, even helpful, part of being human. […]
How Anxiety Shows Up in the Body: What Your Symptoms Are Trying to Tell You
Some mornings, it feels like your body is already behind before the day even begins. There might be a knot in your stomach as you pour your coffee, or a subtle tightness in your chest while you sit in traffic. You might feel a wave of dizziness at your desk or a restless, jittery energy […]
Women, Sleep, and Anxiety: How Sleep Patterns Affect Mental Health and What You Can Do
Sleep is one of the most powerful regulators of women’s mental health, yet it’s also one of the first things disrupted when anxiety, hormonal shifts, caregiving demands, or work stress pile up. Many women describe nights where the body feels tired but the mind is wide awake — replaying conversations, planning tomorrow, or spiraling through […]
Fish Oil and Omega 3 for Anxiety
With changes in modern diet, we are consuming a lot less Omega 3 and a lot more Omega 6 fatty acids and that is contributing to both physical and mental health problems.
6 Dietary Tips to Reduce Anxiety
Have you ever had a gut-wrenching experience or felt butterflies in your stomach? These are cases where you actually experience one of your feelings in your gut. And there’s a good reason for this.
A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Anxiety
Anxiety manifests in the body and mind, and integrative treatments like acupuncture can be ideal. As part of our series on acupuncture, today we discuss how acupuncture addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of anxiety.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a well researched, highly effective treatment option for those suffering from generalized anxiety disorder or GAD. Here, Dr. Beata Lewis discusses how changes in thought and behavior can radically improve quality of life for those suffering from GAD.
Using Yoga to Treat Anxiety
While the current approach for addressing anxiety disorders is the combination of psychotherapy and medications, a number of natural options are also supported by research. One of these treatments is yoga.