Tag: Stress

Will Intermittent Fasting Cause a Heart Attack

Are you scared of Intermittent Fasting? The AHA wants you to be. The American Heart Association (AHA) shared a recent press release that we are going to poke some holes in. Are you ready? The “Study” A research abstract presented at an AHA event referenced a study of over 20,000 adults. The researchers reported that those who followed an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule, a type of intermittent fasting, had a 91% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. The Holes … Continued

Gosh, When Did I Get So Tired?

“I’m Soooo Tired.” Unresolved fatigue is one of the main reasons people seek me out. Over the next few posts, I will take you through a patient journey from fatigued to energized. When fatigue hits you suddenly, we often find the cause quickly. Things that can make you feel like a bus hit you: A bacterial infection A viral infection Lack of sleep A sudden stressful situation And sometimes, something more serious can all make you feel like hell. Lucky … Continued

Screen Addiction and Our Mental State

“Ben, put your phone down!” or “Noah, you just bought a video game and now you want another one?!” are phrases commonly heard in our household. Every generation goes through this. Music, then television, and now screen time. The only difference between the TV screens we were addicted to and the screens our kids are addicted to, is that we couldn’t pick up our TVs and carry them around to watch 24/7. A Psychiatrist Reaches Out for Screen Awareness Have … Continued