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Diabetes, Depression, and Diet: How our food choices can impact body and mind
As seen in Psychology Today. Three of the most burdensome and unfortunately commons conditions affecting people in the United States are obesity, diabetes, and depression. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention found that the prevalence of obesity in 2017-18 in the United States was 42.4% (around 138 million people). Meanwhile, the CDC estimates that […]
Understanding the Buzz About Magic Mushrooms: A look at how psilocybin affects the brain
As seen in Psychology Today. Cultures throughout the world have used plants and fungi with psychedelic properties for millennia to produce altered states of mind. More than just temporarily transforming the lens through which one sees the world, these drugs were considered sacred because those who took them frequently had mystical or religious experiences. To […]
Anxiety in the Time of COVID-19: How an improved diet may be your secret weapon
As seen in Psychology Today. Keeping a wellness regimen during a time of crisis is obviously difficult. Although many of us find ourselves with an abundance of free time, trying to remain healthy and active is a struggle because we are still trying to acclimate ourselves to a new reality that is defined by social distancing […]
