Updated: Mar 1, 2023
1 in 5 Americans struggle with Mental Illness
Only 41% of Adults with a mental health condition received mental health services in the past year
50% of all lifetime mental health issues begins by age 14 and 75% begins by age 24.
During the month of May, in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Green Therapy and Consultation is joining the National Alliance of Mental Illness and colleagues across the country to raise awareness of the the stigma attached to mental illness. Stigma is a sign or sense of disgrace that sets someone apart from others.
"Stigma causes people to feel ashamed of something that is out of their control, prevents people from seeking help and even takes lives" says Mary Giliberti, CEO of NAMI. "We do have a cure, and that is compassion and understanding, we need to talk openly and raise our voices, so we can put an end to the fear and shame and cure stigma once and for all. Help cure the stigma of mental illness.
Organic chicken and beef bone broth have incredible benefits for the body such as reducing inflammation of the joints, boosting the immune system, healing the gut lining, overcoming food allergies/intolerances, reducing cellulite and improving skin health. Bone broth also contains an antioxidant known as glutathione, which aids in protection of cells from free radicals. Bone broth is low calorie, low carb and high in protein.
Updated: Mar 1, 2023
Ashgawanda is an adaptogen, a substance that improves physiological balance in the body without disrupting normal biological functions. Native to India, this medicinal herb helps to reduce cortisol, ultimately decreasing stress and anxiety. Other benefits include anti inflammatory, pain reduction, and decreased blood sugar levels.
Rhodiola Rosea is another adaptogen that decreases stress, anxiety and depression. A specific extract called Rhodax works to reduce anxiety. Look for products that are similar to those studied in clinical trials containing 2-3% rosavin and 0.8-1% salidroside. Start with 100 mg once a day for a week and then increase the dosage by 100 mg every week, up to 400 mg a day, if needed.
Check out the article below for more information.
