Alpha Mind

There are several different types of brain waves, 4 to be exact, alpha, beta, theta and delta. Each are associated with a specific mental state. In this blog and subsequent blogs I am going to talk about each and give each equal time. Alpha waves are considered the relaxation waves, they occur when you are […]
Cultivating Resilience

What does the term resilience mean and why do we want our children to be comfortable and understand it, why is it so important? The meaning of the word resilience is to withstand or to recover quickly. The ability to return quickly after something bad has happened. Why do trauma researchers emphasize that resilience is […]
Exploring Copper and Zinc:

Copper is a mineral that you need to stay healthy. Your body uses copper to carry out many important functions, including making energy, connective tissue, and blood vessels. Copper also helps maintain the nervous and immune systems and activates genes. Your body also needs copper for brain development. Copper interacts with Vitamin C, iron and […]
Mineral Deficiencies

Minerals are defined as those elements on the earth and thus found in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally. Those essential for health include, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, chromosomes, copper, fluoride, molybdenum, manganese’s, and selenium. What does this have to do with mental health? Minerals fulfil […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be debilitating for some. Obsessions are recurrent and intrusive thoughts, which can occur with or without compulsions. These thoughts induce anxiety, discomfort, or distress regarding unlikely consequences (an example is contracting a disease or hurting someone) and are not simply typical worries about real-life problems (e.g. friends, school). Common obsessions […]