How insulin resistance can contribute to mental and physical health problems What if a client’s fatigue, changes in mood, or memory concerns had something to do with how their cells respond to insulin? We’ve long associated insulin resistance with diabetes and heart disease . . . . . . but researchers are now uncovering connections […]
GLP-1s and Alcohol Use: What the Early Research Shows
Could a medication commonly used for diabetes and weight loss also change a person’s drinking habits? New research suggests that it might. In this video, Arpan Patel, MD, walks through what a recent randomized trial found about GLP-1 medications and alcohol use. Take a look. It’s just over 4 minutes. As Arpan described, the research […]
When a Psychiatric Diagnosis Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
What if the diagnosis a patient has carried for decades is hiding something else entirely? Christopher Palmer, PhD, tells the story of a woman who spent 20 years in a psychiatric hospital with a diagnosis that no one thought to challenge . . . . . . until someone finally asked a question no one […]
What Works Best to Ease Stress and Depression?
Cold exposure and breathwork. High-intensity interval training. Mindfulness. A slower, gentler practice. Which approach is most effective in helping a client build greater resilience to stress? Researchers put all four head-to-head in a randomized trial to see which one actually reduced symptoms. We put this together so you could share with any client who’s convinced […]
[Infographic] Primer on How Inflammation Works
Swelling. Redness. A wave of white blood cells rushing to the scene. Most people recognize what inflammation looks like. Fewer could explain why the same response meant to protect the body could become a risk to the mind as well. Here’s a primer on how inflammation works, and why it matters beyond infection and injury. […]