Sleep Promoting Nutrition
Three of the major foundations for mental and emotional well-being are nutrition, exercise and sleep. At the core, eating healthier, sleeping well, and staying active helps you cope with and rejuvenate from daily stressful situations. In addressing sleep issues specifically, some foods interfere with good sleep hygiene and other foods can better regulate neurotransmitters which […]
Don’t Let Sleep Deprivation Bring You Down
Many people catastrophize the issue of not sleeping well. Most patients suffering from sleep disorders actually sleep more than they believe they did, but since they remember waking many times throughout the night, the hours just don’t add up. In actuality, if you were monitored in a sleep lab, tracking every precious restorative minute and […]
Understanding Benzodiazepines: Risks, Effects, and Alternatives by Dr. Charles R. Freeman Ph.D
Millions of Americans are prescribed benzodiazepines each year to manage sleep disorders and anxiety. However, emerging research indicates that the use of these medications, especially in the long term, is not without risks (Baldwin et al 2013). This post aims to provide you with updated information on benzodiazepines and equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your mental health and well-being.
Dangers of Prescription Drugs by Dr. Charles R. Freeman, Ph.D
A decade ago, in 2010, the Drug Enforcement Agency spearheaded a nationwide initiative to take back unused prescription medications. This move aimed to heighten public awareness about the potentially lethal implications of prescription drug misuse. Despite these efforts, the prevalence of misuse and its consequences remain concerning.
