By Dr. Lara Briden How Rhodiola Shelters Us From Stress And Cortisol – Constituents Of This Arctic Plant Act Like A Stress Vaccine. Our stress response system — the HPA axis — is calibrated for intermittent, severe threats (such as lions). Not for the incessant,…
It would be a safe to assume that everyone goes through some form of depression at one time or another in the lives. Periods of sadness and hopelessness are very common as life is often challenging and unpredictable. However, what must be understood is that…
By Edgy Truth We probably all know someone with “depression” or “anxiety.” But have you ever wondered how often that those diagnosis weren’t accurate at all? Well, now you can know, exactly, via these percentages from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. The majority of people…
UH study links Facebook use to depressive symptoms. Findings suggest amount of time spent and social comparison on Facebook impacts mental health. Natural Blaze The social media site, Facebook, can be an effective tool for connecting with new and old friends. However, some users may find…
By Heather Callaghan An estimated 19 million Americans suffer from depression with 70 percent of them not responding to initial therapy – can Rhodiola help? It’s been lauded as nature’s anti-depressant, energizer and as a favorite adaptogen. Adaptogen being the kind of substance that increases…
By Marc and Angel “I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” ―Oscar Wilde Last night I received an email (creatively) titled “Emotionally Stable People Don’t Do This” from a…
Often referred to as a method for relaxation, massage therapy has proven to do a whole lot more than just work out those inner kinks. Sure it’s nice to get pampered from time to time, but wouldn’t it be nice if the pampering also had…
By Chris Woolston, M.J. When a person has asthma, a bout of depression or anxiety can trigger attacks and make the disease much harder to manage, according to recent research. Studies have found that asthmatic children suffering from psychological distress need higher doses of medication…
Illustrator’s source: The Rundown Live By Heather Callaghan Which came first – the loneliness and depression caused by binge-watching television, or watching television because you’re lonely and depressed? Researchers think they pinpointed the answer to the vicious cycle (below) – and I think they are…
By Dr. Michelle Kmiec, Wake Up World Depression affects over 25 million Americans a year. But did you know there is a highly effective natural treatment? Inositol – or Vitamin B8. Inositol Deficiency Linked to Depression A 1995 study found amazing results treating depression with inositol….
By Heather Callaghan Is the same thing that’s destroying the bees also crippling our farmers? When Ginnie Peters’ farmer husband took his own life after a sudden mood shift, she really hit the nail on the head when she said: These chemicals that farmers use,…
By Cliff Weathers, AlterNet Scientific studies indicate that current medications target the wrong parts of the brain. A new study is challenging the relationship between depression and an imbalance of serotonin levels in the brain, and brings into doubt how depression has been treated in…
by Aaron Dykes Excitotoxins disrupt the neuroendocrine system, triggering depression, scientists believe. Is your depression caused by an inflammatory response? Could excitoxins in the diet in the form of MSG and aspartame be the culprits behind symptoms of depression, behavior disorders and even suicidal tendencies?…
By Dr. Eldon Dahl Kava Kava has an interesting history. It has been safely consumed ceremonially in the South Pacific and other parts of the world. The earliest European knowledge of Kava dates back to the late 1700s, with the journeys of Captain Cook. Today,…
Johns Hopkins research suggests meditation may reduce symptoms Some 30 minutes of meditation daily may improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, a new Johns Hopkins analysis of previously published research suggests. “A lot of people use meditation, but it’s not a practice considered part of…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Depression is a very common health issue which affects millions of people worldwide. As a matter of fact, depression is the second most common cause of disability on a global scale accounting for lost time, decreased quality of life, and high…
Philadelphia, PA, November 14, 2013 – Probiotics are not new, but their status as a nutritional buzzword is. Most folks have now heard and seen the term countless times in commercials and advertisements, as yogurt, dietary supplement, natural food product, and even cosmetic companies promote…
Lifestyle changes in diet and exercise show promise for learning, depression in teens, and more SAN DIEGO — New studies released today underscore the potential impact of healthy lifestyle choices in treating depression, the effects of aging, and learning. The research focused on the effects…
by Sayer Ji A new study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research has confirmed for the first time in a randomized, controlled clinical trial that the primary polyphenol in turmeric known as curcumin is both safe and effective in treating serious states of depression.[1] The research was…
By Daisy Luther In a pill-popping world, the idea of simply providing your brain and body with what it needs for mental health is nothing short of revolutionary. 1 in 5 Americans currently takes one or more psychiatric drugs on a daily basis. “Psychiatric medications…
