Year: 2021

Year: 2021

The HeartMath Institute
April 12, 2021 Uncategorized drparkspbh

The HeartMath Institute offers a unique system based on scientific research and validated techniques for people interested in personal development and improved emotional, mental and physical health.  These techniques have shown to be helpful in assisting individuals in becoming  less reactive, developing clarity of thought and making better decisions, especially under pressure. In addition interventions have shown

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Substance Use and Early Recovery
February 1, 2021 Uncategorized drparkspbh

Early recovery is typically defined as the first year during which an individual is actively engaging in abstaining from alcohol or other drugs. During this time there are a lot of changes that are taking place physically, mentally and emotionally. Navigating the process of recovery from substance misuse can be challenging and requires a commitment

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Conscientious Eating: Mental Health, Inflammation and the Brain
January 24, 2021 Uncategorized drparkspbh

The quality of our food, and how we eat it,  exerts critical effects on both mind and body and how well we age. The  Vagus nerve,  Splanchnic & mesenteric  nerves, and cortisol   allow the mind/brain to influence or control things in the gut, and also influence how we think and feel. Our immune systems are largely housed in the gut and the interplay between the gut and the brain is complex and very important.  This relationship is bidirectional; not only does the

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What Is Sleep Hygiene?
January 17, 2021 Uncategorized drparkspbh

Sleep hygiene refers to the steps that you take to prepare yourself for a good nights sleep. The effects of poor sleep can be detrimental to not only our general well being but, as mentioned in last weeks article, but insufficient and/or poor quality sleep can result in weight gain, fatigue, irritability, sleepiness throughout the

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What Happens During Your Sleep Cycle?
January 10, 2021 Uncategorized drparkspbh

Sleep progresses in a series of four or five sleep cycles of non-REM and REM sleep throughout the night. The first sleep cycle is typically around 90 minutes in length, with the succeeding cycles averaging around 100-120 minutes, although they are usually shorter in children. Each cycle progresses from stage 1 to 2 then to

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