A Traditional and Naturopathic Look at the Causes of and Treatment For Depression

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?

natural medicine, prevention, mental health, Natural healthDr. Laurence Freitas ND LAcMay 31, 2022Dr. Laurence Freitas Naturopathic & Integrative Medicinedepression, mental health

Is Stress Always a Bad Thing? Not Necessarily, and Here's Why

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.

mental health, prevention, natural medicineDr. Laurence Freitas ND LAcNovember 24, 2021Dr. Laurence Freitas Naturopathic & Integrative Medicinestress, insomnia, cortisol, nuerotransmitters, metabolism, wellnessComment