Month: August 2021
Improving Mental and Physical Wellness Through Reflective Journaling
Reflective journaling is an effective adult learning method for making sense of and expanding knowledge. A patient’s application of reflective journaling after a medical appointment can greatly influence learning self-health approaches, enforce long-term memory, influence a change in the brain, and accelerate recovery. Applying this technique when suffering from PTSD, TBI, anxiety, or depression influences Read more
The Effects of Maternal Stress on Fetal Development
Military spouses face heightened stress levels when their partners are deployed to combat zones. Pregnant individuals experiencing this stress may have elevated maternal cortisol levels. Unfortunately, this can affect the child’s developing brain. It increases the likelihood of mental and physical challenges later in life. Embracing my wife and two young daughters, I feel a Read more
Book Review: Freedom by Sebastian Junger
This book’s genre differs from other books I have reviewed this past year, as my focus has been on a functional medicine approach to mind and wellness. There are a few points I pulled from this book that can contribute toward improved health and wellness. Reading Sebastian Junger’s book Freedom influences one to reflect on Read more