Exploring the Body’s Physiological Response to Stress and Its Impact on Health
What is the physiological response to stress? Physiological responses to stress are complex mechanisms triggered by the nervous system and hormones. They are designed as a survival response to help us deal with threats or challenges. Key players involved...
Impact of Stress and Trauma on Nutrition
How Does Traumatic Stress Impact Eating Behavior? Traumatic stress can significantly influence eating behavior, often leading to adverse health consequences over time. It can trigger coping strategies such as consuming unhealthy foods like sweets and high-fat foods to deal...
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)?
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a group program that utilizes meditation and yoga techniques to aid individuals in stress reduction. Often combined with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for a very effective stress reduction protocol....
The Impact of Nutrition on Mental Health
How Does Nutrition Affect Mental Health? There is a significant correlation between diet and mental health. Consuming a nutritious diet can directly influence symptoms of mental health and enhance overall mental wellness. This connection is due to the close...
Deep Brain Stimulation
In 2023, a record 112,000 people in the U.S. died after overdosing on drugs, including illicit drugs and prescription opioids. There are several psychological and pharmaceutical treatments available for addiction. Sadly, as many as 75% to 98% of patients...
Alcohol and Its Impact on the Brain
Excessive alcohol use was responsible for about 178,000 deaths in the United States each year during 2020–2021, or 488 deaths per day. This was a 29% increase from 2016–2017, when there were an estimated 138,000 deaths per year. These...
The Impact of Medical Gaslighting and Carrara’s Dedication to Help
While the term “gaslighting” has become widely popular in our society, the term “medical gaslighting” is also gaining traction. Merriam-Webster’s word of the year in 2022 was “gaslight” and according to The New York Times, the term “medical gaslighting” gained...
The Integral Role of Psychiatrists in Enhanced Substance Abuse Recovery
In the world of recovery from substance abuse, the role of psychiatrists is indispensable, especially within the context of a comprehensive treatment setting that caters to the discerning clientele. At Carrara Treatment, Wellness, & Spa, psychiatrists are key to...
Elevating Recovery with Motivational Interviewing Techniques
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a therapeutic approach that aids individuals in overcoming ambivalence or resistance toward change, particularly in the context of substance abuse treatment. This client-centered technique is grounded in the concept of eliciting behavior change by helping...
Neurofeedback Therapy: Advancing Recovery in Exclusive Treatment Settings
Neurofeedback, an innovative therapy based on biofeedback techniques, has become increasingly prevalent in the realms of substance abuse treatment and mental health due to its non-invasive nature and promising results. This brain training approach harnesses the power of neuroplasticity,...
