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One of the effects of stress is muscle tension, and some people tend to hold their stress in certain parts of their bodies, such as shoulders, neck, or back.
Are You Feeling Muscle Tension Due to Stress?
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | November 18, 2018
Going on Automatic
by Hannah Smith | October 12, 2018
Think of the brain and mind as two different entities. When brain is left ungoverned by the mind, then you are in a state of autopilot. At such times, you are more likely to be rigid and to behave from old, familiar emotions and thoughts.
Is Caffeine Addictive?
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | June 12, 2018
Generally, when people talk about caffeine, they’re talking about caffeinated drinks, such as coffee, tea, and soda. But caffeine is also found in chocolate and foods that use chocolate or coffee as flavorings, including ice cream and yogurt.
Answer These Questions to Determine Your Current Stress Level
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | April 19, 2018
To help you determine your current level of stress, answer the following questions based on the past six months. Keep a tally of the number of points for each yes answer.
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Analyzing Your Food, Sleep and Exercise Routines
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | January 10, 2018
The New Year brings an opportunity to evaluate how you’re really doing. It’s time to analyze your own life and habits, and determine specific changes that need to be made to achieve more healthful results.
Dr. Jantz and The Center Partner with Dr. Michael Gurian
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | January 30, 2017
Over 30 years ago, mental health expert Dr. Gregory Jantz pioneered whole person care to treat those suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders and addictions. Today, his dually-licensed mental health and addiction treatment facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE, is recognized as a Top 10 Facility for the treatment of depression and has successfully treated …
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Get Moving: Physical Motion and Depression
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | October 7, 2016
Fat is a bad word. Diet is a bad word. Exercise is a bad word. That’s why we need to discuss “physical motion.” The reality is that most people don’t exercise, but everybody moves. Ben came to The Center • A Place of HOPE tired, burned out, and overweight. His depressive state was producing negative …
Dealing with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | August 31, 2016
GAD isn’t a single bad day or even a bad week; it’s an ongoing state of worry, concern, and heightened anxiety over everyday events for six months or more. It’s constant worry about what if, what could with no discernible solution, no end, and no peace.
Finding Emotional Balance During Depression
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | June 20, 2016
What’s wrong with me? When his coworkers found out about Mark’s promotion — something he hadn’t even applied for — they slapped his back, shook his hand, and gave him high fives. Mark couldn’t figure out why he didn’t feel that happy. When told about the new job, he’d agreed out of shock. Now he …
The Role of Magnesium in Optimum Brain Performance
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 16, 2016
Let’s get a truth on the table at the outset. Your brain and your cognitive function are not optimized unless each cell has sufficient nutrition to function properly. Said another way, the average American diet is so deficient in many of the critical nutrients needed for the brain, it is almost a given that most …
The Surprising Role of Nutrition in Mental Health
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 6, 2016
The Surprising Role of Nutrition in Mental Health Is there a link between your diet and your mental health? The rate of mental health issues among our population is on the rise – the World Health Organization forecast depression to be the number one disease on earth by 2020. Historically, our approach to mental health …
Self-Mutilation Cutting | A Dangerous Catharsis
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | September 22, 2014
Cutting and self-mutilation, most common in teenage women, affect an unexpectedly large number of both sexes from all walks of life every day. The shame and disgust associated with such self-destruction keeps many from seeking help. As painful as it may be, the release of endorphins that a self-injurer has is not only a relief …
