Dr. Thaddeus Gala, DC
Creating a healthier mind and healthier body connection isn’t just a bunch of new-age jargon. Believe it or not, what you think and how you feel has a direct impact on your physical health, and vice versa. As a matter of fact, your thoughts even affect how your body handles infection and disease. Researchers are […]
“An estimated 26 percent of all children in the United States will witness or experience a traumatic event before the age of four.” (1) Even worse, these experiences often follow them into adulthood and cause lifelong health problems. This article is the story of the connection between fear and health. The fact is, childhood trauma […]
The goal of this article is to help you align your emotions with your health. Emotions are at the center of the human experience. They dictate how we make decisions and guide us on the path of life. Emotions are how we experience beauty and pain, and they can make or break our successes and […]
Studies show that chronic stress can affect nearly every organ in the body. Over time, the cells become less responsive to the regulatory effects of hormones like cortisol. As a result, inflammation can run amuck and cause a host of health problems from autoimmune conditions to heart disease. Fortunately, there are several things you can […]
Over the last few decades, modern medicine has begun to embrace the connection between mind and body. So could your emotions be making you sick? As it turns out, you’re more prone to getting sick when you’re feeling down. Believe it or not, stress from poverty and childhood trauma can damage white blood cells and […]
If you don’t know how to chill out with relaxation techniques, you’re going to burn out…it’s inevitable. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to relax. Instead, we default to coping mechanisms like Netflix and social media. Sadly, many of us are so wound up that true relaxation sounds like a far-off dream. Fortunately, there are plenty […]
The effects of stress don’t just weigh on the mind — they also damage the body. In fact, studies show that stress is involved in 75-90 percent of human disease. (1) How can stress affect your health in so many ways? As it turns out, it all comes down to hormones and inflammation. With that […]
No matter what you do, stress signs and symptoms are impossible to avoid. However, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Stress is how we grow stronger mentally, emotionally and physically. With that said, some stress can actually increase the risk of disease. That’s why it’s important to recognize harmful stress signs and symptoms early before […]
Mindfulness meditation can reduce stress, increase energy, and improve focus. But have you ever wondered how? It’s well-known that mindfulness can strengthen the brain, but according to emerging research, there’s also a strong link between mindfulness and mitochondria (the energy factories of your cells). Exactly how mindfulness boosts mitochondria may surprise you, but more on […]
So you want to be less critical and judgmental? Well, you’ve come to the right place. The truth is, people are judgmental because they’re insecure. In other words, being judgmental is a walking advertisement that you don’t feel good about yourself. Do you really want to share that with the world? Besides, what do you […]