Alleviating a Panic Attack: Tips to Manage Extreme Anxiety
Dizziness, shaking, sweating, chills, numbness, shortness of breath, a pounding heart…these are a few common symptoms of a panic attack. The mind is a funny thing: while panic attacks can feel life-threatening, they almost never are. If you experience a panic attack,...
Success in Recovery: Identifying and Addressing Triggers
As you navigate recovery, it’s important to learn which feelings and experiences make you vulnerable to relapse. Commonly known as triggers, these stimuli may manifest as physical symptoms like nausea and restlessness. They may also lead to reminiscing about substance...
Supporting Children through Summertime Anxiety and Depression
Summer is a surprisingly common time for anxiety and depression in children. The loss of structure and social interaction from school may be disorienting, and downtime can be its own kind of stress. If you notice a change in your child’s mood or habits, or they share...
8 Ways to Celebrate July 4th while Honoring Sobriety and Recovery
The 4th of July holiday is a time for fireworks, pool parties, and potlucks. But it may also be a stressful time. In early recovery and sobriety, it can feel tricky to navigate events you used to associate with substance use. Fortunately, there are tried-and-true ways...
Check Your Anxiety at the Gate: Tips for Enjoying Travel
Summer is a great time to pack your suitcase and hit the road. While travel can be a fun way to unwind, it’s also a source of anxiety for many people. And for many that haven’t done much of it over the past few years, travel anxiety is more common than ever before....
Quit Smoking Today
Ready to quit smoking for good? This post explores why that’s a great idea and shares tips for putting cigarettes in your past. Why Quit Now? The moment you quit smoking is the moment your health and quality of life will begin to improve. Your body starts to repair...
How and Why to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
In March, we posted about AA and NA words of wisdom, including HALT, the concept that relapse is more likely when someone is hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. Staying nourished, connected with a support network, and well-rested can make recovery easier. In this post,...
Alcohol Awareness Month: Rethinking Drinking
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a good time to reflect on drinking habits and, if needed, to discover the help available to make a change. Unhealthy drinking is prevalent in the United States, and a national survey found that heavy drinking increased during the...
3 Tips to Keep in Step with Recovery: Words of Wisdom from AA and NA
Recovery is multidimensional and unique for every person. Here at Mahajan Therapeutics, we use the ASAM Criteria to craft custom treatment plans and support individual recovery every step of the way. However, just because recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all doesn’t mean...
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Knowledge is power. Early identification and treatment are key. As we conclude National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness of eating disorders and the array of available support, it is important to know the signs of those struggling...
Bring the Best of Dry January to the Rest of the Year
Dry January has become a popular tradition, a collective movement to avoid alcohol throughout the month of January. The benefits range from saving money and losing weight to restoring clarity and willpower for the year’s resolutions. Some want to stave off seasonal depression or give their liver and blood pressure a break after the holiday season.
Diabetes Care: How to Manage Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes impacts 1 in 10 people in the United States, and 1 in 3 Americans are now considered prediabetic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s important to manage your diabetes carefully so that you can live a full and healthy life. At Mahajan Therapeutics, we offer holistic, whole-body care through […]
Important Medical Screenings: At What Age Should You Have Them?
Medical screenings are a vital resource to your health. When you carry a higher genetic risk, you need to be screened sooner than average, however, there are age-markers that we look to when doing routine medical screenings. Do you know what age you should be to have these milestone tests? We aim to demystify testing […]
Is it Cold and Flu, or is it COVID: How to Tell the Difference
The common cold and influenza (flu) are contagious respiratory illnesses that spread easily throughout the general population. This is especially true during cold and flu season. The common cold and flu come with risks, but they tend to be manageable with proper treatment. However, the deadlier, more contagious COVID-19 can mimic these diseases, making early […]