SoulBeing Blog
News, information, and resources to help you understand and improve your health.
Workplace Productivity Strategies
Mental clarity and productivity are crucial aspects of any workplace. Employees who can think clearly and work efficiently are more likely to be successful, and this can have a positive impact on the bottom line of employers. However, achieving mental clarity and...
Getting to the Root: what is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a growing field within healthcare that takes a holistic approach to addressing chronic diseases, rather than simply treating symptoms. This approach has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people seek out personalized,...
Crimes Against Wisdom
SoulBeing July 2023 Newsletter Earlier this year I started working with an incredible Ayurvedic practitioner. In a short time, she has enhanced much of my understanding of my own health and challenged many of my assumptions about how my mind, body, and spirit are...
Are Naturopathic Doctors Legitimate?
Naturopathic doctors, also known as NDs, are healthcare professionals who use natural and holistic methods to treat patients. These methods include nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle counseling. Despite being evidence-based and effective, most health plans in...
Just Happy to Be Here
SoulBeing June 2023 Newsletter The past few months have been full of some big milestones at SoulBeing. We are in the middle of implementations with some incredible new clients, we are expanding our team as well as our provider network, and we have participated in...
Drummond Woodsum Enhances Healthcare Benefits with SoulBeing
PORTLAND, ME – June 29, 2023 –SoulBeing, the leading complementary and alternative medicine network, today announced that they have been selected by Drummond Woodsum to provide holistic care options and easy care navigation for its staff and their families....
Healthcare Challenges for the LGBTQ+ Community
Navigating the US healthcare system can be a daunting task for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for those who identify as LGBTQ+. Discrimination, lack of understanding, and limited access to appropriate care are just a few of the challenges that LGBTQ+...
The Crucial Impact of Self-Love at Every Age and Size
Summer is upon us, and we are in the midst of the annual onslaught of "get your bikini body now!" and "foolproof fitness plan for losing five pounds!" headlines and click-bait. These days however, we are equally likely to see influencers praising body positivity and...
Complementary and Alternative Support for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, and avoidance behaviors. While traditional medication can be...
Holistic Migraine Remedies and Treatment Options
Migraines are a debilitating condition that affect millions of people worldwide. While pharmaceuticals can be effective at treating migraines, many individuals turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as a preventative or complementary approach....
The Stories We Tell
SoulBeing Spring 2023 Newsletter Raise your hand if you’re guilty of calling this “Spring Newsletter” because you didn’t get one sent out last month? (Raises hand). I have worked very hard to evict the perfectionist that still lives inside of me, but she found a way...
The Impact of Connection on Human Health
Humans are social creatures, and our connections to others play a vital role in our mental, physical, and spiritual health. Many studies have shown that having a sense of community can have a positive impact on our overall well-being. In this post, we will explore the...
The Opioid Epidemic & Alternative Medicine
Complementary and alternative treatments should play a key role in the solution The opioid epidemic has become a major public health crisis in the United States. Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription painkillers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and...
How to Combat the Problem of Unnecessary Surgeries
In the United States, overuse of medical procedures and surgeries is a growing concern. According to a report by the National Academy of Medicine, up to 30% of medical procedures and surgeries are unnecessary. This not only puts patients at risk of harm, but it also...
Doulas and Midwives: What’s the Difference?
Expecting mothers often have a myriad of support staff to choose from. Two common choices are doulas and midwives. Doulas offer emotional and physical support, while midwives can provide medical assistance in health care settings. When deciding between a doula and a...
Is Your Diet Impacting Your Mental Health?
The mind-body connection has long been recognized, and proper nutrition is an essential component of maintaining good mental health. Research has increasingly shown the importance of nutrient-rich foods in preventing and mitigating common mental health disorders such...
Acupuncture & Female Fertility
An evidence-based evaluation on the effectiveness of acupuncture in improving odds of conception and treatment of infertility concerns Acupuncture is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. The aim of acupuncture therapy...
The “Best”
SoulBeing March 2023 Newsletter Competition is built into the very fabric of our society. It is a driver of capitalism, and its usefulness and value tend to be contentious topics. Participation trophies have become a norm for children’s sports and activities,...
Work and Play
SoulBeing February 2023 Newsletter I read recently that children do not differentiate between work and play. Watching my toddlers attempt to fold socks or sweep the kitchen floor with the same unbridled enthusiasm that they demonstrate while playing with train sets or...
Doing Well & Doing Good
SoulBeing January 2023 Newsletter There are times in life when it feels like everything is coming full circle. Some people call this “flow,” others call it living out your purpose, some might simply call it coincidence. But I find these moments of synchronicity, of...