What Are the 5 Most Common Psychological Disorders?

By |2023-07-17T13:05:55-07:00August 1st, 2023|Categories: Conditions, Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The field of mental health is both intricate and expansive, encompassing a broad spectrum of conditions referred to as psychological disorders. In this article, we delve into five common psychological disorders prevalent in Canada[1], namely depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These disorders can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, making ...

Understanding and Overcoming Intergenerational and Family of Origin Trauma

By |2023-07-16T22:42:54-07:00July 20th, 2023|Categories: Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

It's estimated that over 70 per cent of Canadians will encounter at least one traumatic event during their lives[1], with nearly 10% developing PTSD at some point. Now, imagine the ripple effect when such trauma isn't processed or healed but instead transferred through generations. This intergenerational and family of origin trauma can lead to conditions ...

Unique Breathwork Styles Offered At Empower Health with Shama Zeynep

By |2019-05-23T15:22:05-07:00May 8th, 2019|Categories: Empower Team|Tags: , , |

Breath is the bridge between your conscious and unconscious mind. As your psychology has an effect on your breathing patterns, your breath has an effect on your psychology. Most of us only use only 30% percent of our breathing capacity. Because of this, you experience a lack of oxygen which causes fatigue, stress, and ultimately, ...

Is Breathwork The Cure For Anxiety?

By |2019-04-29T12:52:16-07:00April 29th, 2019|Categories: Health Education, Therapies|Tags: , , |

Could Breathwork be the solution for anxiety? By having breath experts in our team and providing various breathwork modalities at Empower Health, we have had the chance to observe and follow up on the results of breathwork therapy in conditions like anxiety and panic disorders. We are amazed by some of the results that our ...