Originally authored: Dec. 12, 2010 Updated: April 2, 2025 When I am depressed, I can’t remember what it’s like not to be depressed. Although I, logically, can state that I have spent massive chunks of my life out of major depression, when I’m depressed, I feel that’s not true. I…
Menopause and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection and Recommendations for Treatment
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, signaling the end of her reproductive years. While many people are aware of physical symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, the effects on mental health are often overlooked. Hormonal changes during menopause can lead to mood swings, anxiety, depression,…
Best Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl: A Flavorful, Healthy Meal
Egg rolls are a classic takeout favorite. What if you could enjoy all the delicious flavors without the deep-fried food? Enter eggroll in a bowl, a healthy and super easy twist on the beloved dish. This dish features a handful of simple, nutritious ingredients like ground meat, coleslaw mix, and…
Understanding MyFitnessPal’s Food Database and Logging Accuracy
MyFitnessPal is one of the most comprehensive platforms for tracking your food and nutrition, making it a valuable resource for people working toward a weight or health goal. By tracking your intake, you can ID eating patterns, like eating too few vegetables or too much fat. But it’s a consistent…
Unpacking the Connection Between Trauma, Emotional Reactivity, Self-Injurious Behaviors and Fearlessness About Death: New Insights for Clinicians
Recent research published in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior by AD Stumps, N Bounoua, AE Sheehan, and N Sadeh, titled “Emotional reactivity and past self-injurious behavior moderate the association between trauma exposure and fearlessness about death,” provides critical insights for clinicians working with trauma survivors. Clinical Takeaways: When assessing trauma…
5 Foods Low in Saturated Fat That Dietitians Want You to Eat
The internet is filled with folks singing the praises of high-fat, keto-friendly diets. Meanwhile, most healthcare providers stick by the decades-old advice to stick with a low-saturated-fat diet to improve your cardiovascular health. It can be hard to know what to believe. Nutrition is a very complex topic, and the…
Dispelling Misconceptions About High-Functioning Depression
What is high-functioning depression? High-functioning depression isn’t an official clinical diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, it’s a term often used to describe people who experience symptoms of depression but are able to function relatively well in their daily lives, such as going…
My Version of This Viral Adrenal Cocktail Drink
If you’ve spent any time scrolling through wellness blogs or social media lately, you’ve probably come across the viral “Cortisol Cocktail” recipe. Influencers and experts tout this drink as a miracle elixir for supporting adrenal health and reducing cortisol levels. While it’s easy to get excited about a trending health…
Women’s Issues with Sleep: Interview with NOW’s President
Have you ever tossed and turned at night, unable to fall asleep? You’re not alone! Many people struggle with sleep, but women often face extra challenges. A global 2019 NIH study showed that women experience insomnia significantly more than men. Women are often caregivers, face mood disorders or experience hormonal…
Liquid Multivitamin Tincture Recipe
I shared my homemade chewable vitamins for kids (or adults) in the past. While that’s definitely the crowd favorite at our house, I also wanted to share my herbal liquid multivitamin tincture. This recipe is basically an herbal glycerite made with certain high-nutrient herbs to create a liquid multi-vitamin. It…