This is not news, we’ve known for some time that stress is one of the factors that contribute to epigenetic changes. Epigenetic changes can pass from generation to another. Since, certain genes can be switched on and off within one life time, once can literally alter the genes with their lifestyle, thoughts, environment, nutrients, toxins, […]
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Self-Care Ideas For Busy People
Are you a mom, dad, a child, a therapist, nurse, small business owner or a multi-national CEO, construction worker, stay at home parent, entrepreneur or retired? No matter what you do, who you are, what you’ve done, or what you’v failed at doing…. Chances are, if you are alive, you could use more positive self […]
What is Gratitude?
Gratitude is the act of giving thanks Gratitude is a feeling you have when you become mindful of what is worth appreciation and feeling thanks for having. Gratitude is setting your intention to notice your appreciation for what you have, what you are experiencing, or have experienced, regardless of whether it is tangible […]
Weight-Loss Surgery Increases Drug an...
The articles below are shared under the fair use act here for educational purposes and to promote research and for posterity. Drug, Alcohol Deaths Soar After Weight-Loss Surgery By Donna Siegfried THURSDAY, June 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new study offers some sobering news about weight-loss surgery. People who undergo a gastric bypass […]
Bell’s palsy
The articles below are shared for educational purposes: Bell’s palsy involves dysfunction of a nerve that controls facial muscles, resulting in weakness or paralysis of one side, or more rarely both sides, of the face. Most people with Bell’s palsy partially recover without treatment within two to three weeks, achieving full recovery within three or […]
Integrative Interventions with Antivi...
The information below is shared for educational purposes and to promote research. Integrative Interventions with Antiviral Properties from Life Extension Given the suspected role of herpes virus reactivation in some cases of Bell’s palsy (Kennedy 2010), natural agents shown to combat viral infection may be of some benefit for those affected by Bell’s palsy, […]
Dr. Blaylock on Fats and Oils
Below is a collection of information and text from Dr. Blaylock on fats shared here for education and for the purpose of promoting research. Ethan Wise doesn’t necessarily endorse all the ideas shared below. Good Fats • Extra-virgin olive oil • Omega-3 fats (fish oil, DHA and flaxseed oil) • EPA- eicosapentaenoic acid • DHA- […]
The Limitations of Double-Blind Place...
This is an article by Jefferson Fish that helps shed some light on the limitations of research studies specifically the double-blind and placebo controlled ones. Sometimes there is plenty of evidence available that is not double-blind and placebo controlled, not utilizing the approaches that have evidence behind them can lead to missed opportunities and the […]
Copper
This is excellent information on copper and diet from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University (original from here: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/copper) Scroll down to find additional information and articles on copper. Summary Copper is an essential cofactor for oxidation–reduction reactions involving copper-containing oxidases. Copper enzymes regulate various physiologic pathways, such as energy production, iron metabolism, connective tissue maturation, and neurotransmission. (More information) Copper deficiency can […]
Neurotransmitter Strengthening Protoc...
This is a good short e-book with self-help tools to help keep your brain (and mood) healthy (Neurotransmitter Strengthening Protocol) Neurotransmitter-Strengthening Protocl e-book Also, learn about dopamine here: https://drjockers.com/dopamine/ Serotonin here: https://drjockers.com/low-serotonin-levels/ An Introduction to the Science of Balanced Brain Health Support Below is an article on supporting serotonin and the catecholamines, which play a significant role […]
Medical Alert Cards, Bracelet, Neckla...
Some of my clients have a seizure disorder, some are on blood thinners or might not trust their body to be healthy when they are alone, away from home, or travelling. . If you fall in any of these categories, consider getting a medical alert card, bracelet, necklace, or pendant. You can find options on […]
Vitamin B12 Deficiency and its Neurol...
I often share with my clients information relating to nutrition, the article below is an excellent compilation of information on the importance of the B vitamins written by Viatcheslav Wlassoff, PhD. He is a scientific and medical consultant with experience in pharmaceutical and genetic research. He has an extensive publication history on various topics related […]
The Many Paths To Healing Trauma
Many therapeutic paths exist to working on healing trauma. Trauma comes in many forms, from obvious capital “T” Trauma to chronic and small “t” trauma. Most (if not all) of humans have experienced one or more traumatic experience by the end of their teen years. This article attempts to -very briefly- list some of these […]
Life Medical Interviews Ethan Wise
I was recently interviewed by the media person at Life Medical, she asked about hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Here’s some of that interview article. What are the most common issues treated with hypnotherapy? -Anxiety -Insomnia -Chronicphysical pain of any kind -Depression -Trauma,including PTSD -Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) -Migraines What happens during a hypnotherapy session? All […]
Research: Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Fo...
Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid and Psychosis: A Review Author(s): Monique Aucoin; Laura LaChance Volume 33, Number 5, 2018 Schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) represent a cluster of severe mental illnesses. Vitamins are known to play a role in various aspects of health and disease; however, the exact role of vitamins B12, B6 and folic […]
Existential-Humanistic Psychology
Contrary to its common reputation as a purely intellectual form of therapy, this approach emphasizes not only the concepts of freedom and responsibility, but experiential reflection, in which clients experience their problems in session through a process of checking in with their affective and bodily sensations. The goal of this therapy is to help clients […]
Evenings at The Bakken Museum
Come enjoy an evening at the Bakken Museum. I am participating at this event, stop by my booth to learn about hypnosis and mind-body therapies. Explore rarely seen artifacts from the museum’s collections and experiment on the fringes of science! Follow the footsteps of innovators throughout history with interactive activities and presentations, and decide for […]
Press Release: Ethan Wise, Mental Hea...
Press Release: Ethan Wise, Mental Health Practitioner Now Accepting Patients at Life Medical Release Date: 08/01/2018 Ethan Wise is a mental health practitioner and a mind-body therapy provider treating patients ages 16 and older. Ethan has joined the Life Medical healthcare team and is currently seeing patients at both the St. Louis Park office and […]
What’s More Likely To Kill You,...
Overdose Deaths in the United States Involving Benzodiazepines, 1999 through 2015. An upwards trend, with 9,000 deaths in 2015. “Benzodiazepines have proven utility when they are used intermittently and for less than 1 month at a time. But when they are used daily and for extended periods, the benefits of benzodiazepines diminish and the […]
Trauma Causes Physical Brain Changes
Trauma, extreme stress, and chronic stress cause changes in the neurocircuitry of your brain, in both the functional connectivity and in the size of various parts of your brain. This video explains some of these changes, how the hippocampus size changes, and the negative effects of the catabolic steroid hormone called cortisol. The good news […]
ADHD/ADD might be due to vision probl...
Many diagnosed with ADHD/ADD actually suffer from vision problems such as Convergence Insufficiency. An ADHD/ADD diagnosis might indicate the presence of certain factors which might be corrected, emotional, nutritional, or with the vision. I work with my ADHD/ADD clients with the awareness of such hidden causes and of the reality of misdiagnosis. In certain cases […]
Tinnitus
Tinnitus responds to medical support hypnosis, autogenic training, regulating the nervous system, and nutritional approaches What Causes Tinnitus The most common cause of tinnitus is debatable, some attribute it to damage to the ear, others to brain cells over-firing. The condition results from repeated firing of auditory neural pathways in the brain. Tinnitus […]
Orthomolecular Nutritional Therapy fo...
Due to popular demand, I am sharing this list of the generally used nutrients to help with weight loss. This must be customized by an Orthomolecular nutritionist or herbalist. Other nutrients are added on a case-by-case basis. B Complex Vitamin C Vitamin D Zinc Citrate Vitamin B6 Vitamin B3 Chromium Magnesium If weight does not […]
What is Mind-Body Medicine?
My goal is to bridge the gap between the mind and the body, to optimize the body in order to help the mind and psychology, and to use the mind (conscious and subconscious) to help optimize physical health. In order to achieve this, I offer a number of mind-body therapies including relaxation, imagery, biofeedback, meditation, hypnosis, […]