Glycine, a vital amino acid, offers numerous health benefits, making it a powerhouse for wellness. It supports better sleep, enhances cognitive function, boosts muscle health, and aids in collagen production for youthful skin and joint health. Additionally, glycine's anti-inflammatory properties help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, while its role in glucose metabolism can improve insulin sensitivity and support metabolic health. Incorporating glycine-rich foods like salmon, bone broth, and seeds into your diet can optimize overall well-being. Explore how glycine can be a natural solution for enhancing your health and vitality.

Families may struggle with adjusting to earlier wake-up times, longer days, need for increased focus, meeting new teachers and friends, homework, and extracurricular activities; all of which can disrupt routines and sleep patterns. Additionally, the pressure to perform academically and socially can be overwhelming.

In the span of 20 years we have gone from a one hour news cycle on television to a 24-hour news cycle that follows us around on on our personal devices. As we enter a highly political season in the United States, it can be very easy to get swept up in the massive amount of information being fed to us.

Dive into the concept of resilience and discover its vital role in maintaining mental health and overall well-being. Learn how resilience helps us effectively cope with stress and adversity, and explore practical strategies to build and strengthen this essential trait. From developing a strong sense of community to practicing self-care and setting realistic goals, find out how to enhance your capacity to handle life's challenges and improve your mental and physical health.

Meet Alberta Totz, JD, LPC-Associate!

Since I was a child, I have been fascinated by human nature. I have always loved to listen to people and am inspired to help them overcome their challenges. On a more personal note, psychology has given me the courage to understand who I am as a person and how I can offer my life experiences to help others.

Mental illness is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Just like physical ailments mental illnesses typically stem from a combination of diet, lifestyle, physical, environmental, developmental and biological factors.

In light of the recent call by the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, we found it important to revisit the profound impact social media can have on teen mental health. Here at Well Mind Body, we have seen first-hand how social media can negatively affect adolescent mental health.

Dr. Murthy's proposal aims to raise awareness among parents and guardians about the potential risks linked with excessive social media use by adolescents.

Exposure to the sun is associated with positive health outcomes. Higher levels of vitamin D are associated with a reduction in mental and physical health symptoms, including protection against cancer development such as melanoma (Raymond-Lezman & Riskin, 2023; Wang et al., 2023). Additionally, vitamin D has been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers, improve cognitive health, reduce bone disease, as well as reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and psoriasis (Vitamin D, 2024).

When chemicals from personal care products such as makeup, lotions, shampoos and cleansers are applied to the skin, the toxic substances that are included in many skin care lines are absorbed into the body.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment. It is a type of counseling that is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but it is specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely.

Grounding, also called earthing, is a technique some people use to connect their physical bodies to the earth's electrical energy (Oschman et al., 2015).

NutriGenomics is the study of how nutrients, diet and genes interact in our body. Here at Well Mind Body, we partner with Fagron Genomics (previously GX Sciences) to provide nutrigenomics testing. The test consists of a simple cheek swab that can be completed in our clinic or in the comfort of your own home. The swab takes 60-90 seconds.

Here at Well Mind Body Integrative Psychotherapy & Wellness, we offer a range of services designed to cater to your unique mental health needs. Our highly trained therapists offer integrative psychotherapy, mind-body services and Nutrigenomic and Pharmacogenomic Genetic Testing for teens, adults, couples and families.

Both PANS and PANDAS are types of autoimmune disorders that result in basal ganglia encephalitis and are believed to be triggered primarily by infections. These disorders are characterized by the sudden onset of neurologic and psychiatric symptoms preceded by an infection(s).

Allie Lee joins us as a student intern from Houston Christian University. Allie is working towards becoming a fully licensed professional counselor and is supervised by Dr. Elizabeth Miller.