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Nervous system regulation means achieving a balance between the body’s responses to stress and relaxation. Imagine it like this: when your child is having a meltdown over bedtime or refusing to eat their veggies, your nervous system is in high gear, trying to manage the chaos. But when they finally drift off to sleep and you can enjoy a quiet
Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) can be incredibly challenging for both children and their families. As a PANS parent and having helped thousands of children and adults affected by neuroinflammation, creating a lifestyle that counters inflammation in the brain and body is key for mental and physical health. Without prioritizing
Low-dose immunotherapy (LDI) is a promising approach for tackling neuroinflammation, especially in children battling Lyme disease. In my recent podcast, which featured leading experts in integrative medicine, Dr. Darin Ingels highlighted the revolutionary impact of LDI on neuroinflammatory conditions like Lyme disease. He emphasized the importance of personalized treatment approaches tailored to each patient’s unique immune profile. This resonates deeply
In recent years, CBD for anxiety and OCD has garnered attention as a natural solution, especially among parents looking for gentle, non-pharmaceutical options to support their children. As more people explore CBD, the amount of information online has been popping up everywhere, making it tough to separate fact from fiction about its actual effectiveness. Is CBD truly beneficial for anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a clinical mental health disorder marked by persistent, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions are performed to alleviate the anxiety associated with these obsessions. It can affect both children and adults and is very much an internal condition of intrusive thoughts. Children with OCD often find it challenging
Safety concerns about any side effects of many antidepressant medications have led to increased herbal psychopharmacology research. Additionally, a general trend toward natural solutions increases herbal remedy popularity. As such, more people seek effective alternatives or supplements to prescribed medications traditionally used as mental health therapies. With that in mind, five herbs for mental health have research to support their
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavior disorder diagnosed in children and is also a comorbid condition associated with a variety of disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, addiction, anxiety, depression, learning disability, etc. According to the CDC, ADHD diagnoses in the US are on the rise. “The percent of children 4-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD had previously increased, from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007 and to 11.0% in 2011-12.” These nine supplements for ADHD have research to support their efficacy and should be considered to reduce symptoms.
Does your child show signs of stress, worry, lack of self-confidence, fear, or other symptoms of anxiety? Well, your child isn’t alone. Research indicates that 8.3 percent of teens aged 13-18 have an Anxiety Disorder classifying as severe impairment range with the average onset age listed six-years-old. In the U.S., Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental illness, affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. There are science-backed methods that are also safe and natural ways to address anxiety. Tools such as supplements for anxiety, neurofeedback, biofeedback,, meditation and breath work can reduce and even eliminate symptoms such as physical symptoms, sleep problems, worry, focus problems, irritability, etc. A calm brain is the key to restoring one’s thinking, attention, and mood.
Behavioral and mental health issues in teens and kids are unfortunately common, and understandably, can be a major source of stress and concern for parents. The good news is there are several holistic mental health treatment methods available that can help alleviate symptoms, improve overall wellness, and promote long-term healing. Holistic care is about more than just treating behavioral issues,
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or negative emotions that seem to take control of your life? Or maybe your child is emotionally reactive, angry or easily upset? An overactive limbic system often drives these feelings. The limbic system is that part of the brain regulating our emotional responses. Julia, one of the patients I saw at the
Nervous system regulation means achieving a balance between the body’s responses to stress and relaxation. Imagine it like this: when your child is having a meltdown over bedtime or refusing to eat their veggies, your nervous system is in high gear, trying to manage the chaos. But when they finally drift off to sleep and you can enjoy a quiet
Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) can be incredibly challenging for both children and their families. As a PANS parent and having helped thousands of children and adults affected by neuroinflammation, creating a lifestyle that counters inflammation in the brain and body is key for mental and physical health. Without prioritizing
Low-dose immunotherapy (LDI) is a promising approach for tackling neuroinflammation, especially in children battling Lyme disease. In my recent podcast, which featured leading experts in integrative medicine, Dr. Darin Ingels highlighted the revolutionary impact of LDI on neuroinflammatory conditions like Lyme disease. He emphasized the importance of personalized treatment approaches tailored to each patient’s unique immune profile. This resonates deeply
In recent years, CBD for anxiety and OCD has garnered attention as a natural solution, especially among parents looking for gentle, non-pharmaceutical options to support their children. As more people explore CBD, the amount of information online has been popping up everywhere, making it tough to separate fact from fiction about its actual effectiveness. Is CBD truly beneficial for anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a clinical mental health disorder marked by persistent, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions are performed to alleviate the anxiety associated with these obsessions. It can affect both children and adults and is very much an internal condition of intrusive thoughts. Children with OCD often find it challenging
Safety concerns about any side effects of many antidepressant medications have led to increased herbal psychopharmacology research. Additionally, a general trend toward natural solutions increases herbal remedy popularity. As such, more people seek effective alternatives or supplements to prescribed medications traditionally used as mental health therapies. With that in mind, five herbs for mental health have research to support their
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavior disorder diagnosed in children and is also a comorbid condition associated with a variety of disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, addiction, anxiety, depression, learning disability, etc. According to the CDC, ADHD diagnoses in the US are on the rise. “The percent of children 4-17 years of age ever diagnosed with ADHD had previously increased, from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007 and to 11.0% in 2011-12.” These nine supplements for ADHD have research to support their efficacy and should be considered to reduce symptoms.
Does your child show signs of stress, worry, lack of self-confidence, fear, or other symptoms of anxiety? Well, your child isn’t alone. Research indicates that 8.3 percent of teens aged 13-18 have an Anxiety Disorder classifying as severe impairment range with the average onset age listed six-years-old. In the U.S., Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental illness, affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. There are science-backed methods that are also safe and natural ways to address anxiety. Tools such as supplements for anxiety, neurofeedback, biofeedback,, meditation and breath work can reduce and even eliminate symptoms such as physical symptoms, sleep problems, worry, focus problems, irritability, etc. A calm brain is the key to restoring one’s thinking, attention, and mood.
Behavioral and mental health issues in teens and kids are unfortunately common, and understandably, can be a major source of stress and concern for parents. The good news is there are several holistic mental health treatment methods available that can help alleviate symptoms, improve overall wellness, and promote long-term healing. Holistic care is about more than just treating behavioral issues,
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or negative emotions that seem to take control of your life? Or maybe your child is emotionally reactive, angry or easily upset? An overactive limbic system often drives these feelings. The limbic system is that part of the brain regulating our emotional responses. Julia, one of the patients I saw at the
The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC does not guarantee certain results.
