Mental Health & Mood

Did you know that sleep issues affect people of all ages? According to a sleep foundation survey that was conducted in 2023, 50-70 million U.S. adults suffer from a sleep issue or a sleep disorder. According to the CDC, sleep health in the development and management of chronic diseases has grown. Notably, insufficient sleep has been linked to the development and management of a number of chronic diseases and conditions, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and depression. 

A good night's sleep can make you feel energized in the mind and body, but it also supports important functions such as memories, learning, and emotional regulation. In this blog post, we will discuss how sleep can affect health and discuss some tips on how you can improve your sleep.

We are all exposed to stress on a daily basis; it is how we react to the situation that determines our physical and mental response. Some people seem to have a high capacity for handling stress, while some of us seem to struggle a bit more.

Be mindful and become aware of the present moment as you read through this blog. How is your breathing? Is it shallow or is it rapid? How is your posture? Are you slumped over, or do you feel that your shoulders are elevated? Are you clenching your jaw, or holding any tension in your neck? These are all some common physical presentations of stress. If stress is not handled appropriately, it can lead to some negative and serious effects on your health. 

An introduction on how Eastern Medicine can help treat ADHD, researched by world famous Dr. Liu who is currently the Vice Chairperson of the 2nd Board of Specialty Committee of Safety Research on TCM External Treatment Procedures of World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies. (From June. 2021 - June. 2026)