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🧘♀️ Among all types of exercise, mind–body practices like Tai Chi and Yoga shine brightest for easing depression — especially when tailored to you. Menopause is a major life transition — physical, emotional, and even spiritual. Hormone shifts, sleep problems, and changing roles can all stir up stress or sadness. If you’ve felt low, anxious, …
By Caroline Hatfield (Tai Chi/Qigong Instructor Certified by American Tai Chi & Qigong Association) Living With Autism and Schizophrenia I never expected ancient practices like Tai Chi to change my life so profoundly. Living with mild autism and schizophrenia meant facing psychosis, homelessness, and overwhelming disconnection. But this internal art gave me something I never …
After taking just 1 week of our online Tai Chi classes, an Army veteran experienced life-changing effect. James T. Cohan is an 82nd Airborne veteran who has faced mental health challenges from his mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): “In just 1 week of taking the Tai Chi class from Holistic Health Pros, I noticed improvements …
September’s Healthy Aging Month and October’s National Mental Health Awareness Month invite us to look at practical, evidence-based ways to nurture emotional well-being as we age. Among adults over 60, sleep disturbance and depression are common challenges linked to falls, chronic illness, and diminished quality of life. A systematic review and meta-analysis published by Asian …
October is National Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S., a time to reflect on how we can protect and nurture emotional well-being at every stage of life. For older adults, mental health challenges have been especially acute in the wake of COVID-19. Studies show that nearly 4 in 10 seniors experienced depression or anxiety …
May is Mental Health Month, a time to spotlight innovative ways to support emotional well-being. While test anxiety among teens is nothing new, researchers are finding fresh solutions that combine the healing powers of nature and gentle mind-body practices. One exciting new approach? Nature-Based Mind–Body Interventions (NMI). A 2025 feasibility study published in Frontiers in …
Mind-body exercises like yoga, Tai Chi, and mindfulness are powerful tools for promoting mental and physical health. However, the ways these practices benefit younger individuals versus older adults can differ significantly. Two new studies, “Effects of Mind-Body Therapies on Depression Among Adolescents,” published in July 2024, and “Motivational Barriers and Facilitators for Older Adults’ Engagement …
An Unconventional for a Psychological Counselor Dr. Nyang is a LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and Tai Chi Practitioner certified by American Tai Chi & Qigong Association. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and a doctorate degree in counseling psychology. (You can find more about Dr. Nyang’s classes and contact information at the bottom …
Here is a topic that’s not often in the limelight but is incredibly important: the intersection of spiritual care and heart failure management. Yep, you read that right – we’re talking about how tending to the soul can complement medical treatment for one of the toughest conditions out there. Heart failure isn’t just about physical …
Palliative care, especially when involving children, presents unique challenges for healthcare professionals, particularly those working in pediatric settings. The end-of-life phase requires a delicate balance of empathy, compassion, and resilience. A groundbreaking study published in the Palliative and Supportive Care journal in December 2023 explores the impact of Reiki, a complementary therapy, on the well-being …