By Rosanne Lindsay, Naturopath Panic attacks and anxiety episodes are rising in the population. The opioid epidemic is visible evidence of a path that people with anxiety and depression often take in an attempt to end the dysfunction. It is a path wrought with ups…
Digital games, typical of those used on smartphones, may relieve stress after a day’s work more effectively than mindfulness apps, according to a study by UCL in London and the University of Bath. In the study, published in JMIR Mental Health, participants were given a…
By Michael Gradisar, Flinders University and Rachel Hiller, University of Bath As the day ends and evening begins, some parents are getting ready for a serious task. Not because they are preparing for a late shift at work, but because they are about to confront…
Resveratrol, found in grape skin, shuts down depression-causing enzyme in brain Like to unwind with a glass of red wine after a stressful day? Don’t give alcohol all the credit. New research has revealed that the plant compound , which is found in red wine,…
A new study led by a researcher at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health identifies a link between proximity to hydraulic fracking activities and mental health issues during pregnancy. Results appear in the journal Environmental Research. The researchers looked at 7,715 mothers without anxiety…
Great holiday, fantastic party, adorable children, incredible food: everyone shows their life in the best light on social networks. Those who take a look around on such sites can find that their self-esteem takes a hit as it seems as though everyone is better than…
By Catherine J. Frompovich “Seeing is believing.” What would you think if we changed that idiom to “Believe it, and you will see it?” Too often such shifts in thinking present challenges many find difficult, if not impossible, to believe and accept, especially those who…
Many different countries have a tea culture, and Japanese is growing in popularity around the world. In Japan, Matcha has a long history of being used for various medicinal purposes. It has been suspected to have various beneficial effects to health, but relatively little scientific…
By Neenah Payne Note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. Did you know that over 75% to 90% of all doctors’ visits are for health problems related…
By Amanda Froelich If you’ve tried holistic and allopathic treatments to remedy your depression, but still feel as if you’re at the end of your rope… psychedelic toad milk could be the answer. According to a new study published in the journal Psychopharmacology, smoking the…
By Elias Marat It may come as little surprise, but as it turns out, smartphones aren’t actually making our lives easier. Whether it’s the constant pinging of notifications vying for our attention, the temptation of playing around on our phones at all hours of the…
By Amanda Froelich The idea of retreating to nature when life gets too hectic is nothing new. For instance, this study suggests that negative ions in natural environments benefit those suffering from depression and anxiety and contribute to feelings of mental-wellbeing. But, for the first…
By Alex Pietrowski Along with the opioid epidemic, we are in the midst of a benzodiazepine epidemic. This class of prescription drugs, which includes the extremely popular drug Xanax, is primarily prescribed for anxiety, but is exceptionally prone to abuse, addiction, and were involved in…
By Josh Richardson Palliative care patients are being treated with the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms in a bid to reduce their anxiety during end of life care. Psilocybin mushrooms are one of five powerful psychedelics that treat mental disorders and change human consciousness. They…
By Karen Foster Insomnia is a frequently cited problem, affecting 30-60% of peri- and postmenopausal women. Depressive symptoms are nearly equally prevalent, affecting 25-40% of this female population. Investigating the neural link between sleep and anxiety, UC Berkeley neuroscientists Matthew Walker and Eti Ben Simon…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP Anxiety is a common psychiatric disorder where a person often fears being in social situations. Treatments like antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs can lead to side effects such as agitation, irritability, aggressiveness, and more anxiety. As a result, patients may turn to alternative…
By Editor, Natural Blaze More than 300 million people suffer from depression and anxiety worldwide. That’s approximately the entire US population. There are simply no words to describe the level of anguish that people – many needlessly – endure. The good news is that among…
By Lily Dane How often do you climb into bed after a long exhausting day, ready to catch some Zzzs…only to find that your brain has other plans? Insomnia caused by worry is not uncommon – in fact, according to a new poll, stress is keeping a…
By Susan Boskey (This is the final of a three-part series: The Anxiety Epidemic. Read Part I and Part II.) “We are not humans having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” ~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Modern society is so far…
By Susan Boskey Last week I read an article titled, “Anti-anxiety meds could be next U.S. epidemic.” [1] I think a better title would have been: Anxiety: a U.S. Epidemic. How do we know anxiety is of epidemic proportions? We know because statistics reveal a…
