The Power of the Vagus Nerve in Healing Trauma Lizzie Delfeld Tags: Vagus Nerve, Trauma, Healing, Nervous System Do you ever feel stuck? Do you ever feel like, no matter how hard you try, you always find yourself in similar problem situations? Maybe you just can’t help but get angry at the car that [...]
Through all of the hustle and bustle of the modern world caffeine has proved itself useful for many people at one point or another in their life. It is the most widely used central nervous system stimulant in the world. As of 2015, approximately 75% of children age 5 or older consume caffeine on a [...]
Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Effects on Mental Health: It’s Not All in Your Head By Taylor Groff Functional Nutritionist COVID-19 has caused an upheaval of life as we know it, with lasting implications that extend far beyond unwavering case numbers and death tolls. The impact of COVID-19 on physical and psychological well-being has proven to be a [...]
Why your olive oil is doing more harm than good! Olive oil is a staple of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet and for good reason! Enjoyed liberally in Mediterranean cuisine and around the world, olive oil is frequently used on cold salads, to cook with, and for dipping fresh bread. Not only does it satisfy the senses [...]
Part 3 of 3: Raising awareness: the dangerous truth behind the toxins present in our food supply BPA: a chemical that plays a role in more than just plastic, but a hormone too! By now, we’ve all heard about BPA, right? If not, you’re in the right place! In this article, you’ll learn about the [...]
Part 2 of 3: Raising awareness: the dangerous truth behind the toxins present in our food supply Your child’s favorite breakfast cereal could contain toxic pesticides! Did you know that oats, rice, and wheat are major but lesser-known, sources of toxic pesticides? The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that at least half of our [...]
A report was released earlier this month that stated popular brands of baby food and infant formula contain significantly high levels of toxic heavy metals including arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury (1). To add to these already alarming findings, most of these brands are certified USDA organic. The Food and Drug Administration and World Health [...]
This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week! Did you know that eating disorders are among the deadliest mental illnesses second only to opioid overdose? 10,200 deaths each year are the direct result of an eating disorder (1). Some common myths surrounding eating disorders are: “People who have eating disorders must be underweight”. Eating disorders [...]
Nourish Your Heart this Valentine’s Day with guidance from our team at Specialized Therapy Associates using our Heart Healthy Eating Plan With Valentine’s day right around the corner, it’s a perfect time to talk about nourishing your heart! What better way to nourish your heart than following a heart-healthy Mediterranean-style eating plan? Now, I know [...]
Eat your Broccoli!: Learn why this much-maligned food is more than it seems! Do you remember being told to “eat your broccoli” as a child? It's no secret that most children want to run in the opposite direction at the mere sight of broccoli because of its “stinky” smell, bright green appearance, and bitter taste. [...]
