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The last time we came on this blog to shake up the conversation around stress and stress management, we made a grievous error. In our rush to share holistic strategies for dealing with the stress of the modern world, we made a blanket statement about March being the most depressing month of the year. That …
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March has become something of an unofficial Mental Health Month around these parts — have you noticed? We’re well aware of the fact that May is supposed to be the month when we all spend some time thinking about mental illness and mental health difficulties, but let’s be real. May has wildflowers and sunshine, gentle …
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Did you miss the brain buzz of last week? We, in our typical, rebellious Woodstockian fashion, debunked some pretty controversial and deeply coveted myths about mental health. To the tune of: No, it’s not all in your head; yes, our culture contributes to mental health issues. Oh, and, your physical health is inextricably linked to …
Holistic Mental Health: Wellness Practices for Depression, Anxiety, and More Read More »
There’s not much we Americans agree on these days. Not politics, not healthcare, not even which sportball team is objectively the best. But if there’s one thing that seems to unite us all, besides our adoration of Dolly Parton, it’s mental health issues. The American mental health crisis has been at the forefront of wellness conversations …
4 Mental Health Myths Debunked: Understanding the American Mental Health Crisis Read More »
It wouldn’t be 7:30AM on a random Wednesday in February if we didn’t wake up with racing thoughts about traffic, work, sustenance, chores, past situations, family patterns, future anxieties, and everything in between, now would it? An overly prolix sentiment, sure, but we stand by the fact that most of us contemporary humans suffer from …
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In This Episode Dr. Neal and Mark discuss the importance of being productive when it comes to all aspects of your life such as your work, your health, and your mental well-being, but also how having the necessary management systems and plans in place will help you keep your productivity on track. Plus, they go …
In This Episode In this episode, Dr. Neal and Mark DeCicco discuss boosting your immune system, the true and false ideas behind it, the pathways to go from suboptimal to optimal health, and how to stay there. Neal and Mark dive even deeper and talk about the… “oh-no!” …topic of vaccinations ::GASP::, COVID, diet, exercise, …
In This Episode Dr. Neal Smoller, Mark DeCicco, and Dr. Lawrence Dresdale pick up where they left off in episode 8 to discuss mindfulness and meditation. The gang defines what a moment is, breaks down the misconceptions around mindfulness and meditation, and talks about how meditation is THE lynchpin to conquering the Mental Well-Being lifestyle …
Ep. 9 Meditate On This: Mindfulness & Meditation Misconceptions Read More »
In This Episode Today’s episode is our first of many centering around Mental Well-Being. Dr. Neal Smoller and Mark DeCicco speak with clinical psychologist, Dr. Lawrence Dresdale. The gang discusses the current state of American mental health, pain and suffering, and the “Bad Roommate in Your Head.” This episode highlights the interdependent nature of the …
In This Episode In this episode of Wellness Upside Down, Dr. Neal and Mark confront popular misconceptions about stretching. They will address three myths and discuss Neal’s reaction when an Apothecary patient inquired about Amino Acids. They’ll share compelling reasons for consistent stretching and ways to get started. They will also share critical tools for …
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