In this enlightening episode of Beyond Trauma, Lara Land is joined by Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a double board-certified expert in psychiatry and sleep medicine, to explore the powerful intersection between trauma, mental health, and sleep. Together, they unpack how trauma disrupts our ability to rest and regulate, why sleep is often the first casualty in […]
Around 14% of American adults take antidepressant medication, which may be prescribed for major depressive disorder and other mental health conditions like anxiety. For some people, these medications result in weight gain that begins several months after beginning treatment. Unfortunately, there’s much that remains unknown about why antidepressants can cause weight gain. It may occur because […]
It’s been more than 60 years since ketamine was discovered, and since then, it’s come to be widely used for general anesthesia. In recent years, it’s also drawn significant interest as a treatment for depression. At the same time, ketamine can have potentially serious side effects. Its risks are amplified when it is misused, taken […]
The NFRW included feedback from Dr. Alex in their post: The Glow Up Challenge: 41+ Experts Share Their Best Tips Dr. Alex included some tips about sleep habits you can start using tonight to get a better night’s sleep.
Patience is key. When we force things to change too fast, we don’t give things time to work – and some things, take time. This video is part ten of twenty-six excerpts from a presentation hosted by SOUL Food Salon in March 2019.
You need a strong foothold before you reach for something new. Some changes in life add stability, and others destabilize. It’s important to make things as stable as possible before taking on a new challenge or intervention. This video is part nine of twenty-six excerpts from a presentation hosted by SOUL Food Salon in March […]
With any change or intervention, good science is key – this simply means making good, sustained, trials and carefully measuring outcomes. Keep changes to a minimum, so you can see how things work. This video is part eight of twenty-six excerpts from a presentation hosted by SOUL Food Salon in March 2019.
Why do we need medications? Because the pace and demands of life have become unnatural, and our biology cannot keep up. This video is part seven of twenty-six excerpts from a presentation hosted by SOUL Food Salon in March 2019.
Anxiety is essentially an issue of sensitivity. Some of us are wired to be much more sensitive than others. It also leads us into repetitive, safe patterns, and this can be a trap for many. However, it is also clearly useful. It helps us learn lessons from the past, and make changes for the future. […]
Why are we anxious? Because we are pushed out of our comfort zones, by technology, work, and the overall business of a 24/7 pace of life. It is the result of the departure from nature, and our heart, into the ever-busy mind, for which we are rewarded. This video is part five of twenty-six excerpts […]
Too many of us suffer quietly, and cannot tell when something is wrong. When a condition begins to have clear impact on our lives, it’s time to take things seriously, and not just plow on. This video is part four of twenty-six excerpts from a presentation hosted by SOUL Food Salon in March 2019.
We are all onions with many layers. Our biology is at our core, followed by our individual psychology. When addressing any issue it is important to start at the ground up. This video is part three of twenty-six excerpts from a presentation hosted by SOUL Food Salon in March 2019.
