Originally published in mindbodygreen
Fall Asleep in Minutes with this Bedtime Yoga Sequence
3 Steps to End Insomnia
Take these 3 steps to sleep better starting tonight.
A Holistic Prescription For Wellness
Original article published in The Temper
Image by Miachel Breton
I’m a holistic psychiatrist, and a question I often get is: What does that even mean?
It’s basically a term a few rebellious psychiatrists use to describe the way we practice, which is to take the whole person into consideration—including what you eat, how you sleep, your relationships, your connection with nature, creativity, and spirituality. We don’t merely diagnose and medicate; we think globally about what gets out of balance in every corner of your life, so we can gently shift things back into balance to support your wellness.
If You’re Going to Make One Change In 2019, Make It This
Original article published in mindbodygreen
By Gretchen Lidicker – mbg Health Editor
…What if I told you that there was one change that would be, for lack of a better word, a game-changer? It’s incredibly simple and also difficult as hell to implement—but some of our experts say it might just transform your health.
It’s going to bed at 10 p.m.
What To Do If You’re Depressed And Don’t Want To Take Meds
Here’s a primer on how to approach depression without meds.
How To Be Your Own Shrink
If you feel out of balance, you’re not in crisis, and you haven’t started psychiatric medications, give yourself a month or two to heal yourself the old-fashioned way, with food, sleep, exercise, sunshine, nature, pleasure and fulfillment.
7 Things A Sleep Expert Never Travels Without
By Emma Loewembg Sustainability Editor
Though Dr. Ellen Vora’s travel itinerary has slowed down a bit since the birth of her baby girl, the holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and mbg class instructor still finds time for adventure. Her recent excursions include a food tour through Sicily, a day traversing a mountainside cemetery in rural Japan, a honeymoon, a baby moon, and a first family vacation. So what does the doctor order for healthy, restorative travel? Here’s a peek inside her packing list.
Photo: Miachel Breton
Having Trouble Sleeping? Can’t Stay Asleep? These 10 MD-Approved Tips Are Actually Proven To Work
Image by Studio Firma
Originally appeared on mindbodygreen.com.
So you can’t sleep? You’re in good company (read: nearly everyone these days), but it’s still a lousy problem. Chronic sleep deprivation can make you depressed, anxious, prone to getting sick, at higher risk for cancer, and it makes you more likely to gain weight and develop diabetes and dementia. Poor sleep is at the root of so many cases of ADD/ADHD, and, worst of all, it shortens our life span. And of course it doesn’t feel good to be jolted awake by an alarm when your body is screaming: No! I haven’t gotten enough sleep yet.
Let’s try to solve this problem right here and now, in eight steps—because you’re tired, and that’s about all you can handle at the moment…
The Real Reason To Avoid Psych Meds
I encourage people to avoid starting psych meds whenever possible, but not for the reason you might think.
Benzo Withdrawal = Despair
In my practice, I’ve witnessed many of my patients struggle with various aspects of benzodiazepine tapering and withdrawal. It’s an indescribably difficult experience. Not enough doctors recognize this issue, and far too many patients going through this feel alone in their experience.