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Coping with Health Anxiety
Health anxiety affects the mind and the body. It can make it harder to receive medical care. Learn some ways to cope.
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Mar 16 min read
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For Those Who are Triggered by the United Healthcare News
I recognize that reading about news events in general can be difficult, and for those who have experienced medical stress, this one may...
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Jan 304 min read
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Gloom and Doom Radio & Trauma-Informed Mindfulness
What is trauma-informed mindfulness? Check out this video to learn more.
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Dec 1, 20244 min read
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The continued impact of Hurricane Helene
"Storms make trees take deeper roots." - Dolly Parton Ginkgo Leaf Health Services is located in Asheville, NC. In late September 2024, we...
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Nov 4, 20244 min read
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Covid-19, social media, and mental health
"Delayed is preferable to never." - Danish proverb Welcome back to the blog! This summer was busy for us at Ginkgo Leaf. During the past...
ginkgoleafhealth
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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July is Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month challenges the invisibility of individuals with disabilities.
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Jul 11, 20245 min read
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Let's talk about caregiver exhaustion and stress.
One in five people in the United States provide caregiving to adults with health needs. Many of them suffer from caregiver exhaustion.
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Jun 2, 20245 min read
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Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare
Healthcare is in a dilemma period. Discover what disruptive innovation might look like.
ginkgoleafhealth
Mar 29, 20246 min read
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Illness, Empowerment, and Equanimity: Empowering Caregivers and Patients
When struggling with illness, perhaps curiosity and equanimity and provide a pathway from fear and anger, back to healthy empowerment.
ginkgoleafhealth
Mar 2, 20245 min read
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Holiday Reading List: for Grief
When you are grieving, this time of year can be hard. Here are some resources that may help.
ginkgoleafhealth
Jan 1, 20243 min read
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Healthcare Inequality in America, Cultural Humility, and Thanksgiving
We have just moved through National American Indian Heritage Month, however healthcare disparities are ongoing. Learn more here.
ginkgoleafhealth
Dec 1, 20234 min read
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Halloween and Medical Trauma
If you have experienced a traumatic medical event, this time of year may be difficult. Read on to learn about trauma triggers and reactions.
ginkgoleafhealth
Nov 1, 20236 min read
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Why are visits with my primary health-care provider only 20 minutes?
Ever wondered why your primary care visit feels short, and what forces are at work that shape the length of the average visit? Read on.
ginkgoleafhealth
Oct 1, 20237 min read
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Creativity and Mental Health, Physical Health
When awful things happen, it may feel as though our muses have left us. Perhaps, however, they are simply busy helping us through.
ginkgoleafhealth
Sep 1, 20234 min read
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Help with Health Anxiety and Medical Stress
Learn about common sources of medical stress, what symptoms to look for, and how to cope.
ginkgoleafhealth
Aug 1, 20235 min read
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Therapy options for your healing journey
Wondering what therapy is and how to get started? This explanation of treatment planning should help.
ginkgoleafhealth
Jun 13, 20234 min read
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