Why Genetic Testing is About Much More Than Just Your Ancestry
If you’ve heard about genetic testing in the past decade, it’s probably been through the marketing of ancestry companies. There’s the allure of finding out where you came from (or uncovering family secrets!), and at-home kits provided by these companies have shown everyday people how easy it is to test their DNA.
Mental Health: The Foods You Choose Matter
Foods you choose to eat or not eat every day make a difference in your mental health. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. That’s 40 million adults—18% of the population—who struggle with anxiety. Anxiety and depression often go hand in hand, with about half […]
Hormonal Imbalance in Men – Men and Elevated Levels of Estrogen
There are many men out there who deal with hormonal imbalance, particularly as they age. However, while many men are aware of issues with low testosterone, or low T, men can also have issues with their estrogen levels as well. While estrogen is most commonly known as a female hormone, men also need a healthy […]
Just Breathe: Complimentary Breathing Session with Alex King-Harris
Quick, stop whatever you are doing and, take a deep breath. Notice how that does make you feel better.. but why? Breathwork is a technique that uses the intentional act of breathing to help reset the mind. At ShaMynds Healing Center we often use these techniques to support your ketamine journey and to support you in addressing your stress […]
Sleep, Melatonin and CBD
CBD and melatonin products for various indications are popping up everywhere- the internet, your grocery store, the gas station, and your local massage spa. There is good research that these products can help with sleep. Yet, it is important for you to understand more about these products so you are knowledgeable on how they can […]
How Ketamine Acts on Your Brain Waves
There has been some interesting work in the past few years that actually help explain how the healing effects of ketamine work in the brainThese studies have included measuring actual brain activity in the forms of different waves in the brain. Brainwave activity on an EEG are measured in different waves. Lets learn a little […]
Integrative Medicine for Thyroid: The Importance of Selenium in Thyroid Function
This particular blog is an important one to myself as I recently discovered that my specialized lab testing showed I was deficient in a few important vitamins, minerals and elements— selenium included. Now, I have thyroid disease, so this finding really stuck out to me. I went on to do some research and am sharing […]
What Lessons Can We All Learn From Disney – It’s Never Too Late
This post is inspired by one of our patients who overcame his treatment resistant depression and PTSD with his Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy experience at ShaMynds. At ShaMynds, our patients and clients become part of a greater community of support to others and through their own healing they offer wisdom and guidance to others. AB shared […]
