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QUESTION FROM A READER: I noticed that my daughter, who is 14 years old, always wants to wear long sleeve shirts and wants to cover her wrists. The other day, I saw scars on both of her wrists and inner thighs. She talks about how other girls in school cut on themselves when they are upset, and I think she …
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A QUESTION FOR THE DOCTOR: Dr. A, My 12-year-old daughter struggled with being overweight until she hit a growth spurt. Her weight stayed the same but she grew a few inches. Nobody has ever said anything about her weight, but she recently became obsessed with her weight, how she looks, constantly feeling that she is fat, reading food labels, skipping …
QUESTION FROM A READER: My tween spends most of her time on her smartphone. She has no interest in hanging out with us as her family. Even when she is sitting with us, she is constantly scrolling through her phone, and doesn’t engage with us. When we take her phone so that she can have supper with us, she is …
QUESTION FROM A READER: I have been struggling with my sleep lately and wondering about natural ways to help me with my sleep. Because I haven’t been sleeping well, I am tired during the day. I have tried over the counter medications, but I have woken up with a hang over feeling the next morning. ANSWER: Dear Reader, you are …
QUESTION FROM A READER: I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and I am interested in holistic tools and more natural medicines to manage my anxiety. What treatment options should I bring up with my mental health provider for my treatment for anxiety? ANSWER: I am glad that you are being proactive about your mental health and looking at …
QUESTION FROM A READER: Dr. A, I tried non-pharmacological approaches to help with my mood, which included therapy and lifestyle changes without feeling much better. Finally, my therapist suggested that I go on medication for my anxiety and depression. I am really nervous about taking a medication because I feel like something is really “wrong” with me.” By agreeing to …
A psychiatrist turned into an horticulturist. (Ok, it is an exaggeration, but continue reading and you will get my drift!) What do plant nurseries and baby nurseries have in common? When I did my residency in family medicine, I took care of pregnant patients, delivered their babies and followed up the neonates in clinic. I was always fascinated by what …
QUESTION FROM A READER: How do I deal with the aftermath and continuation of the pandemic? I feel like I can’t go anywhere without having a mask on, and I get anxious when someone gets near me at the grocery store? ANSWER: You are not alone in dealing with such questions and situations. Take a breath and remember to be …
When you are in survival mode, whether it be fight, flight or freeze, our autonomic nervous system is no longer in the social engagement status where you feel connected to ourselves, to others and to a higher purpose. As you emerge from the pandemic and things start getting back to normal, your nervous system needs to recalibrate back into the …