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Our reward circuit is an incredibly complicated interplay of anatomical and physiological dynamics. There’s no way we could hope to capture all of it in an article, but we’ll hit the highlights together.

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Theanine has been known as a relaxing agent for centuries. And, in combination with caffeine, L-theanine is thought to improve cognition – perhaps even mood.

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The results of a Norwegian study report a correlation between moderate wine consumption and enhanced cognitive functioning. This is definitely wine for thought.

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A recent Duke University study submits approximately 50% of our presidents endured an emotional or mental health disorder. And it’s thought that 50% of these endured their disorder during their presidency. Thomas Eagleton would never get the chance to join that list.

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Kay Redfield Jamison

Kay Redfield Jamison: A different take-away

by Bill on August 11, 2010

“It is, at the end of the day, the individual moments of restlessness, of bleakness, of strong persuasions and maddened enthusiasms, that inform one’s life, change the nature and direction of one’s work, and give final meaning and color to one’s loves and friendships.” The words of Kay Redfield Jamison. Come on in for so much more…

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Just Another Teachin’ Tuesday: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

by Bill August 9, 2010
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS is a disorder that features abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Fortunately, as uncomfortable – disabling, in fact – as it can be, it’s doesn’t lead to more dire consequences. Good learning, so come on in…

Somatic Experiencing: The Chase For Trauma Healing (part 2)

by Bill August 8, 2010
Somatic Experiencing

Levine believes the foundation for treatment must be set in what we feel in our bodies, as all of the distress we’re tolerating is as a result of thwarted physical attempts to escape disaster. To Levine, relief lies in the removal of learned and dysfunctional freezing and immobility responses as we face potential trauma-generating situations. Come on in for the final in the series…

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