Did you know that perimenopause can be as turbulent as menopause and start as early as your mid- thirties? Often women at this stage in life experience extreme physical and emotional duress as a result of hormone imbalance. Read about how imbalance sets in and what you can do to achieve optimal mind body health in the perimenopause years.

Wherever you are in life, having an understanding of the state of your body, what your ‘normal is,’ and the changes to come is incredibly important. Women are particularly sensitive to hormonal shifts, and the post menopausal years bring falling levels of estrogen and emotional and physical changes.

Learn about EMDR and why the World Health Organization recommends it as the leading therapy for treating trauma.

Complementary and alternative breast cancer treatments augment the body’s self- healing capacity and provide relief from the side effects of conventional cancer treatments such as nausea, headache, and fatigue.

Feeling stuck in your career? Read about 5 things you can do today to make a change.

More than 65% of children and adolescents are estimated to experience one or more traumatic life event by age 16, and of these about 16% will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read about how integrative psychiatry and psychotherapy is providing healing and relief for children and families living with PTSD.

Cooler temperatures can drain you of your energy and affect your mood, particularly in the fall and winter months following daylight savings time. Many interpret these feelings as a case of the “winter blues” but if they persist, the feelings could be related to a clinical condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Between 12-15% of pregnant and postpartum women experience depression. If you are pregnant or recently had a baby and are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, consult a licensed healthcare professional.  Dr. Beata Lewis and Moriya Jakobov, NP of Mind Body Seven in New York specialize in women’s health. Call (212 ) 621-7770 or book an appointment online today.

This is another blog in the Mind Body Seven series on couples counseling which we hope will help you to navigate the therapeutic options that exist for couples seeking support. Here we break down the specific of the Imago Dialogue step by step in order to give you a better sense of how and why it works.

The process of fighting cancer can be overwhelming and cause emotional distress. Research shows there are great options and benefits for seeking mental health therapy as part of a comprehensive mind-body cancer treatment plan. Keep reading and learn more.

About 1 in 9 women will experience symptoms of postpartum depression. Read to find out why psychotherapy is a valuable, non- pharmaceutical treatment option for those needing care.

Discontinuing psychotropic medication can be a difficult process, sometimes inducing what is called “discontinuation syndrome” wherein people experience headaches, nausea, dizziness, and other negative withdrawal effects. If you are considering tapering off of your medication, learn what to expect and work with a healthcare provider to ensure that you do everything you can to optimize the process.

Anxiety manifests in the body and mind, and integrative treatments like acupuncture can be ideal. As part of our series on acupuncture, today we discuss how acupuncture addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of anxiety.

If you are someone who suffers from PMS or PMDD, you likely already know how important it is to have effective treatment options that address often painful and disruptive symptoms. Read on to learn more about the causes PMS and PMDD and the ways that Chinese Medicine is providing relief for women through acupuncture.

If you suffer from sleep problems, acupuncture may be able to help. Today we continue our series on Chinese Medicine and explore how acupuncture is providing relief for many suffering from insomnia.

This is the first in a 5 part series on Chinese Medicine. Learn about the history and application of this incredible healing technique.

Learn about the 10 most common nutrient deficiencies linked to depression and the foods that can be incorporated into your diet to address them.

Empowering your child to manage school-related anxiety will help to identify and strengthen their self-healing abilities. Here are some ways you can help.

Today we are exploring one of several therapeutic options available to couples looking for relationship support- Imago Therapy. The team at Mind Body Seven knows that mental healthcare is not ‘one size fits all,’ and we hope that this series on couples counseling will give you insight into some methods that may work for your relationship.

Could a high fat, low carb diet be an effective approach to dementia prevention and care? Rates of dementia are the highest they have ever been and scientists are still looking for a cure. In this article we explore how a ketogenic diet may be an effective integrative treatment for this debilitating disease.