Brain & Mental Health
Dive into expert articles, insightful blogs, and the latest
research to empower your health journey.
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A Pediatric Autism Story: How Digging Deep Transformed Our Treatment
When Caden was born, he faced challenges starting in the hospital. His mother had a fever, so he needed antibiotics and spent a few days in the NICU. He struggled with sleep early on and was later diagnosed as mild obstructive sleep apnea. By 15 months of age, he faced more stress at home with…
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Case Report: Camden’s Journey to Improved Focus and Emotional Well-Being
Patient Overview Camden’s parents sought out an UltraWellness Center nutritionist for a holistic approach to address their concerns about Camden’s focus and attention. His teachers described him as quiet at school and struggled to keep up with work, leading to speculation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. His parents wanted to explore potential nutrient deficiencies and…
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Support Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season
This time of year can bring added stress as you try to balance work, family time, and holiday preparations, especially if you are hosting a holiday at home! Here are some helpful tips to manage stress: Take breaks. Give yourself time to slow down and reset. Gently stretch your body to relieve any tension. Practice…
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Five-Minute Mindful Morning Practice to Reduce Stress this Holiday Season
As hard as it might be to believe, the holiday season is near, and we find ourselves in November. For many, the hustle and bustle of planning, shopping, and scheduling is well underway. Along with the extra lists, now is the perfect time to set the intention to maintain or add mindfulness practices into your…
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Treating OCD From A Functional Medicine Perspective
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, affects approximately 2.2 million adults and 500,000 children in the US. Individuals with OCD often experience impulsive and intrusive thoughts that replay in the mind, in addition to behaviors such as excessive cleaning and repetitive counting. While conventional medicine approaches OCD as a chemical issue, Functional Medicine looks at genetic…
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5 Scientifically Proven (and joyful!) Ways to Reduce Stress
1. Meditate The Science Several studies, including those by the National Institutes for Health, have shown that practicing meditation can reduce anxiety, depression, and the negative effects of stress. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-in-depth The Practice Sit up tall and comfortably. Set a timer for 5 – 20 minutes depending on how new you are to the practice. Release any expectations of how this should feel. As you sit still, close your eyes.…
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Do This at Home Anytime to Reduce Stress, Especially During a Pandemic
Have you felt more stressed than usual, lately? Are you having trouble sleeping, concentrating, or relaxing? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or scattered? If so, belly breathing could be exactly what you need to feel relaxed. A study conducted in May 2020 by a group of researchers from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill…
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Panic Attacks: Biology or Psychology?
We are living in an age of anxiety; and we know that stress wreaks havoc on our health in so many ways, physiologically, emotionally, and mentally. For many people of all ages, stress can lead to anxiety and debilitating panic attacks. While conventional medicine typically treats anxiety and panic attacks as a diagnosis, Functional Medicine…
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3 Stress Relieving Hacks with Sudha Carolyn Lundeen
It’s such an important time to be aware of stress and how we are reacting. We hope you enjoy these 3 Stress Hacks shared by The UltraWellness Center’s Stress Management and Meditation Specialist: Sudha Carolyn Lundeen. Sudha is a wise guide in the world of mediation, yoga and self-discovery and is a senior level instructor…
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Dr. George Papanicolaou | Medical Specializations
I have spent my career treating patients, both men and women, of all ages. Early in my career I was even delivering babies! Now, patients visit me from all over the world with a range of concerns from complex medical problems unyielding to previous interventions, to the relatively healthy who want to optimize performance. It…