Health, Wellness & Nutrition

Almost one in five adult Americans suffers from some type of anxiety disorder according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). There is also another treatment remedy that can potentially help individuals ease feelings related to anxiety, worry, and unease. It involves using pressure points.

Hormones are to the body what spices are to food recipes. If their amounts or levels are either too high or too low, the end result can be rather unpleasant. However, in the case of hormones specifically, you can’t just push the plate away to stop the experience.

We all know how hectic the holiday season can get. Between family gatherings, holiday parties, cooking traditional feasts, buying gifts and sending out cards, it’s no wonder we reach a point where we are overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed. Odds are good that our patients are also feeling much the same way. Unfortunately, all of that stress, combined with lack of rest and overindulgence in food and drink that may not be the most nutritious, can often compromise our immune system.

At the end of a long workday, when our bodies hurt, we often turn to popular prescription medications. Medications such as Flexeril or Valium offer a quick fix to muscle spasm, pain, soreness, and tension. Unfortunately, these medications come with a laundry list of troubling side effects and can be highly habit-forming, leading to problems more severe than muscle pain down the road.