Raising LGBTQ+ Kids

Your child just came out to you. Now what? Here are some things to keep in mind. (While the term “parent” will be used throughout this article, it is noted that “parent” is used as inclusive of all identities of primary caregivers.) The Importance of Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Youth Parental support is key. Many studies… Continue reading

An Introduction to Transgender Well-Being

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals (individuals whose gender identity is not aligned with their assigned sex at birth) are a historically marginalized group. Although TGD identities have been recorded throughout history, TGD individuals have experienced increased rates of discrimination in medical settings, harassment in public spaces, and victimization and non-affirmation in schools. While there… Continue reading

An Introduction to Movement Meditation

With poetic logic, Albert Einstein once said that “Nothing happens until something moves.” In other words, movement is baked into the very foundation of everything. We move through space. We move through life. People move for all sorts of reasons, with fitness and health at the top of the list for most. However, when you… Continue reading

An Introduction to Synesthesia

Have you ever wondered why feeling sadness is sometimes called being “blue?” Or have you felt someone’s look as “icy?” These are everyday examples of a condition that most of us don’t experience literally. Synesthesia means “union of the senses,” and synesthetes (roughly four percent of us) are just wired differently, whether we know it… Continue reading

An Introduction to Misophonia

Misophonia literally means “hatred of sound.” People with misophonia are affected negatively by common sounds, usually made by others. Hearing someone else’s chewing or yawning or even breathing can trigger a feeling of anger and aversion to the point where the person just wants to get away from that sound. Misophonia is little studied, and… Continue reading

An Introduction to Norse Mythology

Thanks to popular culture, many have heard of Thor, Odin, Loki, and the other gods and goddesses associated with the Norse mythological tradition. But are their representations in movies, comic books, and TV shows anything like the original myths? The answer is yes, and no. While the characters of Norse mythology do often strongly resemble… Continue reading

An Introduction to Naturopathy and Functional Medicine

Are you looking for a doctor who treats you as a whole person, focuses in on and understands your health issues and goals, and addresses the root causes of your symptoms? If so, you may have run across naturopathic doctors or functional medicine doctors in your search for the right fit for you. Naturopathic Medicine… Continue reading

An Introduction to the Shadow

What is the shadow? Personal shadow is a term coined by renowned Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung to refer to the personal unconscious, that part of our minds that is behind or beneath our conscious awareness. We can’t gaze at it directly. It’s like a blind spot in our field of vision. Because it is hidden,… Continue reading

An Introduction to Psilocybin

With the advent of the psychedelic renaissance occurring currently, many people have become curious about one of the most famous hallucinogens: psilocybin mushrooms. Read on to discover the most important information about these fascinating fungi. What is psilocybin? Psilocybin is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in certain mushrooms, which induces a hallucinogenic state when… Continue reading

An Introduction to Massage

Massage has been an important staple of the healing arts for thousands of years. The Greek physician Hippocrates (c. 460–c. 370 BCE), sometimes referred to as “the father of Western medicine,” wrote that “physicians must be skilled in many things, and particularly in friction (massage).” Even before Hippocrates, a hieroglyphic panel in Egypt’s Tomb of… Continue reading