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Introducing the Joy Prescription!
Today is a big day for me! ??Many of you may not know that I have struggled with anxiety and depressive symptoms that started during my medical school and residency training days. The stress, long hours and sleep deprivation were definitely an occupational hazard! Thankfully, I’ve been on an incredible healing journey over the last 15+ years.
Feeling Anxious and Overwhelmed?
If you’re struggling with anxiety or feeling overwhelmed right now, please know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Today we are facing uncertainty and challenges in the world unlike we’ve ever seen. Everyone is grappling with their own unique set of circumstances and concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Welcome to Caring for the Body — Meet Cynthia Libert, M.D.
If you’ve ever been to the doctor struggling with fatigue, pain, headaches, bloating or some other vague, but bothersome symptoms only to be told that all your blood work looks “fine” and then sent on your way, then I think that you’ll resonate with what I have to say today.
Update from Dr. Libert + Pomegranate Yogurt Bark Holiday Recipe
Dr. Cynthia Libert reflects on a transformative 2019, celebrating milestones in her functional medicine practice and unveiling exciting new offerings for 2020 focused on brain health, hormone balance, and personalized, integrative care.
My Journey as a Physician & Mother
Today I am taking what feels like a big risk to tell you my story. It’s scary to be vulnerable and transparent when society programs us to wear the “I have it all together. My life is perfect” mask. However, I’ve learned that when we are courageous enough to take off our masks, and show the world who we really are, we can begin to truly connect with others and live an authentic, meaningful life.
3 Principles for a Happy, Healthy Brain
If you have not already done so, I invite you to read my previous post entitled “10 reversible causes of anxiety and depression.” You may be struggling to find the right treatments for your mood, but I urge you not to give up!
7 Tips for Minimizing Stress Over the Holidays
When I was a young, working mother with one infant, a wise woman gave me this piece of advice regarding my holiday celebrations: “Pick one thing and do it well every year.” Keeping in touch with friends and family is important to me, and I really enjoy being creative, so I chose to make a tradition of sending a family photo Christmas card each year.
10 Reversible Causes of Anxiety & Depression
As a physician, I was trained to diagnose diseases. Granted, there is some sense of relief for the patient and satisfaction for the doctor to put a label on your condition, but it’s not as helpful as it may seem. In fact, labeling people with specific mental diseases has led to the problematic practice of lumping large groups of patients with similar symptoms into categories and simply prescribing a corresponding prescription drug to the name of the disorder.
What does your body need to heal?
Your body is talking to you. Pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, brain fog, headaches, insomnia, heartburn, indigestion, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and stubborn belly fat are not the enemies.