We’ve all seen the commercials with a depressed person lying on the couch, having their dog drop the ball at their feet. The clear implication is that this person is too depressed to do even the most basic things, like playing with or exercising with their dog. And while depression can most certainly look like this, it can look like many other things, too. So what is depression?
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Sleep apnea is one of the many causes of insomnia. The Greek root of apnea is apnos, or "without” - a- and pnein, "to breathe." It is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which the person repeatedly stops and starts breathing again. Chances are, if you’ve been told you snore loudly and you are constantly tired even after a full night of sleep, you could have sleep apnea. It’s a frustrating condition to be sure, as no one likes to be tired all the time, and those living with sleep apnea sufferers can also become frustrated from their lack of sleep. Thankfully, as with most medical conditions, there are things you can do to proactively either reduce the symptoms of sleep apnea or rid yourself of it altogether—and that’s what we go into below.
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Those of you who struggle with insomnia know that it’s anything but funny, especially if you tend towards chronic cases of it. And unfortunately, 33 percent of the adult population suffers from chronic insomnia. This article explores the way you can improve your sleep naturally.
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It should go without saying that when a person goes to their doctor, they seek answers. Unfortunately, it’s not always cut and dry like this, and people can leave feeling frustrated or confused. This article explores what it means to have better function in your life versus looking for pathology while working with doctors.
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Probably one of the biggest things patients hear from their doctors is, “You’ve really got to get your stress levels down.” Gee, ya think? This article explores that stress is neither good nor bad, and the ways stress can manifest for you.
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Read MoreStress is your body’s way to give you energy to take action. Feelings of being overwhelmed or being crippled by inaction is a time to get some help.
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Dr. Laurence is an expert in using safe, effective, and natural approaches tailored to individuals who have sudden and chronic conditions. As a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist, he uses a variety of effective treatments, quite different from what most people have experienced.
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