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The Promise of Science for Brain Health
I remember while taking AP Psychology in High School, Mr. Stumpf shared that if you lost or damaged brain cells, there was no hope for recovery or regeneration so it was very important to prevent damage or injury. Science has now disproved that teaching. Through childhood the brain develops and continues to change throughout a lifetime. There appears to be hope and the possibility of brain healing in most situations due to three processes: neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and epigenetics.
Bibliotherapy: The Chemistry of Calm by Henry Emmons, M.D.
“The Chemistry of Calm is intended as a guide to reclaiming your resilience, to moving from a state of stress, anxiety or fear to a place of calm, balance, and equanimity.” Dr. Emmons covers in his book his resiliency approach to health and calm. He’s an integrative psychiatrist that practices out of Minnesota.
As one of its core values, Coriander Living Collective believes in expansion and personal growth. Bibliotherapy is a great way to do that and so we share what we’re reading to support your healing journey. Enjoy!
BIBLIOTHERAPY: Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine: The Key to Understanding Disease, Chronic Illness, and Life Itself by Lee Know, ND
Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine: The Key to Understanding Disease, Chronic Illness, and Life Itself is a comprehensive review of cellular biology and scientific evidence and yet he strives to make the complex content accessible.
/ˌTHaNGksˈɡiviNG/ & /ˈɡradəˌto͞od/
Coriander Living Collective encourages living with intention and cultivating connection is one of its core values. This Thanksgiving Season, for those you appreciate, may you show them with acts of kindness and may you be able to express your gratitude to whatever holds you and your beliefs beyond this plane. Wishing you all health and healing this Thanksgiving Season.
ALCOHOL, “Is it Really Worth It?”
I write this blog post to encourage you to be thoughtful about your alcohol use. Make an informed choice. Be aware of when, why, and how you use alcohol and if it adds value or creates harm in your life.