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Somatic Therapy for PTSD in Primary Care
Safety-net primary care research on somatic therapy for PTSD raises important questions about access, acceptability, and trauma-informed care—but it should not be mistaken for proof of clinical effectiveness.
What Is Somatic Therapy? Trauma and the Body
Somatic therapy is a body-based approach to trauma care that focuses on sensations, movement, grounding, and nervous-system regulation. For PTSD, it may be helpful for some people, but it should be understood as an emerging or complementary approach rather than a guaranteed cure.
PTSD Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
PTSD symptoms go beyond flashbacks. This expert guide explains the major symptom categories, trauma-related causes, diagnosis, when to seek help, and evidence-based treatment options.
Say Goodbye to Hot & Cold Spots: 6 Tips for Everyday Comfort
(StatePoint) Keeping every room in your home at an ideal temperature can be a frustrating battle. Whether it’s an addition, upstairs office, older home, converted attic, or a room full of windows, these spaces often present unique climate control challenges.…
Doctors Warn About Kratom Withdrawal Risks
For consumers looking for pain relief or a way out of opioid use, kratom can sound like a middle ground: plant-based, legal in many places, and widely marketed in smoke shops, supplement stores, and online. But doctors and public health…
What Is Psychodrama Therapy?
Psychodrama therapy uses role-play, enactment, and group reflection to explore emotions and relationships. Here is how it works, what the evidence suggests, and why it should be considered cautiously alongside more established therapies.
Kratom Poison Center Cases Rose 65-Fold
New national poison center findings show kratom-related calls rose roughly 65-fold over 13 years, while states with retail sales bans reported fewer severe outcomes. The data raises consumer safety and public health questions, but it does not prove bans directly caused the lower severe-case rates.
Americans Are Drinking Less, Gallup Finds
The share of American adults who say they drink alcohol is now tied at its lowest point in Gallup’s long-running trend, offering a striking historical signal about changing health attitudes and social habits. Gallup’s latest alcohol survey finds that 54%…
Is 7-OH Banned Yet?
Understanding the DEA’s latest scheduling actions. Search online and you’ll find dozens of headlines claiming that 7-OH has already been banned. That’s not quite accurate. The confusion stems from the difference between announcing a scheduling action and that action actually…
Reframe The Question
We spend billions chasing energy, yet rarely stop to ask where real energy comes from. What if the problem isn’t finding a better stimulant—but asking a better question? We explore the idea behind one of our favorite wellness articles and…