Memory, Attention and Nature
A recent study wanted to look at the effect of being in nature on memory and attention. Researchers tested two groups of college students. One group went for a walk in an arboretum that was full of trees and shrubs. A second group went for a walk of similar duration but in a busy, well-trafficked urban area. Both groups were a given tests of mental acuity.
The group that walked in nature did better than the group that walked in the city. It did not matter if the temperature was 80 degrees or 25 degrees. The researchers decided to see if the beneficial effect of exercise could explain the difference. So they had the two groups looks at photographs. One group looked at photos of nature and the other of man-made structures found in most major urban areas. The results showed that the group that looked at photos of natural landscapes did almost 25% better on tasks of memory and attention span. Find the time to go outside. Even if you are in the middle of New York City find a green space and stretch your legs. You will probably be more productive. If going outside is not possible place beautiful images around your living and work spaces
An approach to help children with autism and other developmental disorders. Step by step causative factors (pharmaceutical and over the counter medications, environmental toxic exposures, effects of illness, medical/dental procedures, etc.) are detoxified with homeopathic remedies. CEASE stands for Complete Elimination of Autistic Spectrum Expression. This approach was developed by Tinus Smits, MD, a Dutch homeopathic physician to help children and adults on the Autistic Spectrum recover and optimize function.This approach can also be used for children and adults with chronic disease. No 2 children are the same, therefore, every plan is individualized as exposures and causative factors vary from case to case.
This involves looking closely at your typical food intake in combination with the stressors in your life. What you eat, levels and types of stress, and your relationship with food all inform the consequences of your lifestyle choices. We will discuss how to modify them to improve your health and well-being.
Dilutions of flower material that affect change on mental and emotional levels. The effects can be compared to the experience of hearing a favorite song or looking at a photo of a beloved friend, family member or pet. That same feeling of joy, bliss and happiness can occur when a flower essence is customized and blended for you.
Plant-based remedies used to support and strengthen, or calm and pacify different body systems. Based on your unique needs an herbal formula can be prepared. Formulas may be in the form of a tablet, capsule, tincture, tea, or powder.
Homeopathic and energetic remedies used to detoxify the body and stimulate a state of wellness. The goal is to re-balance the body so it can handle normal, daily stressors and help establish an increased level of wellness.
Keeping in mind the naturopathic medical premise that the body has the innate ability to heal itself, we look at your diet to determine whether or not you are getting the essential nutrients your body needs to maintain optimal health. I then make the recommended dietary modifications needed to re-balance essential nutrients supporting your body’s ability to healing itself.