by Nesrin Abu Ata | Aug 3, 2022 | Mind Body Medicine Sioux City
QUESTION FROM A READER: My tween spends most of her time on her smartphone. She has no interest in hanging out with us as her family. Even when she is sitting with us, she is constantly scrolling through her phone, and doesn’t engage with us. When we take her phone so...
by Nesrin Abu Ata | Apr 19, 2022 | Mind Body Medicine Sioux City
QUESTION FROM A READER: I have been struggling with my sleep lately and wondering about natural ways to help me with my sleep. Because I haven’t been sleeping well, I am tired during the day. I have tried over the counter medications, but I have woken up with a hang...
by Nesrin Abu Ata | Dec 4, 2021 | Mind Body Medicine Sioux City
QUESTION FROM A READER: I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and I am interested in holistic tools and more natural medicines to manage my anxiety. What treatment options should I bring up with my mental health provider for my treatment for anxiety? ANSWER:...
by Nesrin Abu Ata | Sep 20, 2021 | Mind Body Medicine Sioux City
QUESTION FROM A READER: Dr. A, I tried non-pharmacological approaches to help with my mood, which included therapy and lifestyle changes without feeling much better. Finally, my therapist suggested that I go on medication for my anxiety and depression. I am really...
by Nesrin Abu Ata | Aug 29, 2021 | Mind Body Medicine Sioux City
A psychiatrist turned into an horticulturist. (Ok, it is an exaggeration, but continue reading and you will get my drift!) What do plant nurseries and baby nurseries have in common? When I did my residency in family medicine, I took care of pregnant patients,...
