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Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. If you’re struggling with anxiety, know that you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are several natural remedies that can help alleviate the symptoms of anxiety, including aromatherapy and mindfulness meditation. Aromatherapy involves using essential oils to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Essential oils […]
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Which crystals are best for healing stress and anxiety? Many of us look for natural tools to relieve stress and anxiety. Many times, we want to calm the negative vibes of life. Healing crystals are one such tool that can help alleviate anxiety and stress, curb worry or fear, and promote the flow of positive […]
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Turmeric is a popular spice that is native to southeast Asia and used in curry powders. While it is known mostly for its culinary uses, it has also gained a reputation as an effective supplement to address certain health conditions including depression. With the recent study this year showing that SSRIs, common prescription drugs to […]
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Magnesium is the most used nutrient in the body. When you are stressed, your magnesium levels may be depleted. Magnesium is crucial to calming the nervous system, helping your body combat stress, and helping alleviate mental health symptoms. Magnesium is a cofactor in over 300 enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical and enzymatic reactions within […]
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Did you know your brain has fat? In fact, over 50% of your brain’s dry weight comes from fat, and some are critical building blocks of cell membranes. These fats also play key roles in your brain’s function. For instance, omega-3 fatty acids help form cell membranes, keep the membranes pliable, and regulate chemical messengers […]
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Our ancestors got their energy from whole foods like berries, corn, and nuts. In our modern world, our diets are filled with highly refined, highly processed foods. Our food manufacturing capabilities can concentrate, refine, condense, and artificially manufacture more sugar in a single serving than is natural for the body to intake, and our obesity […]
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Our understanding of what causes depression is changing rapidly now. Recently, a breakthrough study debunked the conventional wisdom that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, specifically serotonin. While scientists are still looking for a definitive answer, you have some options with natural supports, like your diet. While depression can’t be cured […]
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When you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, your overall health is impacted dramatically. If you suffer from insomnia, you have some options for natural remedies, one of which is valerian. Valerian is one of the best-known herbs for alleviating insomnia. The ancient Greeks used it, which remains a popular sleep aid throughout Europe […]
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On occasion, even the happiest and healthiest among us have a down day when they feel depressed or anxious. Stress is typically the trigger, and stress is an inherent part of being human. How much stress we feel or how we cope with it varies with each individual. In our modern world, statistics suggest that […]
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The accepted wisdom that depression is a result of a chemical imbalance in your head has been resoundingly debunked. So, if you suffer from depression, what do you do now? First, don’t simply stop taking your SSRIs, if that is your prescription. Talk to your doctor. You can also take a look at depression by […]
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Decreased levels of serum folate appear to be linked to a higher risk for depressive symptoms, according to a large population-based, cross-sectional study. This is important because scientific research is finding that SSRI anti-depressants may not help depression because serotonin levels don’t appear to affect depression symptoms. Data on US adults from the National Health […]
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We have talked about dietary fats before. Some are good, and some are bad. Some are so bad that they have been linked to causing depression (trans fats). It’s easy to remember how to tell the difference. The fats that come from nature and the foods we eat (olives, avocado, walnuts, etc.) contain the good […]
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Anxiety can range from mild to extreme. On the mild end, you might experience some generalized jitters or stomach butterflies. On the extreme end, some people experience full-blown generalized anxiety disorders with panic attacks and debilitating phobias. Thankfully, a wide range of herbs and plant-based medicines can help you deal with anxiety in any form. […]
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An estimated 31.1 percent of adults have experienced symptoms of an Anxiety disorder in their lives, and most likely there is an even greater percent that have gone undiagnosed, or would fall into a high functioning anxiety category. For some the experience can be crippling. Even in its mildest forms, anxiety reduces quality and enjoyment […]
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Depression is becoming more prevalent in America despite our relative wealth and privilege when compared to many other areas of the world. Around 26% of our population suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder. Over 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety, and close to 10% of the U.S. adult population takes powerful prescription drugs that treat […]
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment that surgically places electrodes in areas of the brain to disrupt various brain circuits. Physicians have used such neurostimulation devices to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. Doctors have suggested that DBS could treat some forms of depression, particularly for cases that have not responded to other […]
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What does caffeine do to your body? A recent review of the literature reports on the many effects that caffeine can have on you. A key mechanism of action is to block adenosine receptors, which results in an increase in dopamine, glutamate, and noradrenalin. It effects your cardiovascular system by increasing the blood pressure and […]
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How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of people in general? The novel coronavirus can produce a wide array of physical symptoms including fever, chills, cough, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, myalgia, and diarrhea. Severe cases can lead to acute respiratory syndrome, heart and respiratory failure, and sometimes death. Did the COVID-19 pandemic […]
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Anxiety is a very common experience, for some it is situational and some it may be chronic. There are physical, mental and emotional aspects of anxiety to consider. Learn about root causes and solutions in this quickie!
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Depression is a common experience, and can be situational or longterm. Learn about the emotional and physical root causes and holistic solutions in this quickie.
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