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11/08/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The MIND diet: Cut your risk of Alzheimer’s by half with these delicious brain-boosting foods

Most people think that growing old means forgetting more things. However, there are cases wherein this indicates the onset of more sinister diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. For an average American, the risk of developing these diseases stands at a whopping 45 percent once they reach 85 years old. This highlights the importance of taking precautionary steps […]

11/01/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

From making you more forgetful to increasing your risk of dementia, here are 12 things that chronic stress does to your brain

Every day, people encounter things that stress them out, whether it be school, work, or even other people. Because it is so common to experience stress, many people have come to accept it as a constant part of their lives and have stopped trying to alleviate it. However, this should not be the case since constantly being stressed can […]

10/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Study: Depressed, elderly people can benefit from aromatherapy massage

Mental health is a major concern for the young and the old alike. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, geriatric depression occurs in 15 percent of the elderly population. Researchers from Chengdu Medical College revealed that aromatherapy massage and inhaling essential oils can be used as alternative remedies for geriatric depression. More than 90 percent of depression […]

10/25/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Just ONE exercise session can offer substantial and IMMEDIATE benefits toward brain health

With everything going on all at once, many people feel like there aren’t enough hours in a day for them to do everything they want to do. This is one of many reasons why most people do not exercise even if they already know that it’s extremely beneficial for overall health. Fortunately, busy people don’t have to […]

10/24/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Aromatherapy massage and inhalation reduces depression symptoms in older people

A study conducted by researchers from Chengdu Medical College showed that aromatherapy massage and inhalation can be used to treat depression in elderly people. In this study, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, the researchers looked at the effects of aromatherapy massage and inhalation on geriatric depression through a prospective, randomized controlled clinical […]

10/23/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Try these evidence-based natural remedies for social anxiety

Humans are inherently social beings, but not all people do well in social situations. There are those who have a condition known as social anxiety, which is characterized by an intense fear of being judged by the people around them. Like other mental health disorders, social anxiety can also be disabling if left untreated. Since […]

10/22/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Essential oils offer a natural, side effect-free way to address anxiety

The connection between the brain and a person’s sense of smell is very powerful. This is why certain scents can bring back emotions and memories that are tucked away in the brain. Aromatherapy takes advantage of this strong connection by using the smell of essential oils to stimulate healing. One of the diseases that can be cured […]

10/21/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Go natural: Homeopathy is an effective therapy for anxiety and depression

Having anxiety and depression disorder can greatly affect a person’s life. In fact, depression is the number one cause of disability worldwide. To alleviate the symptoms of these psychiatric disorders, psychotropic and antidepressant drugs are often prescribed by physicians. In addition to this, there are also a number of general practitioners that recommend the use of […]

10/17/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Homeopathic therapies found more effective at treating psychiatric disorders than conventional medicine alone

More cases of psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and depression, are being diagnosed and treated worldwide. Conventional treatments for these diseases include the use of psychotropic and antidepressant drugs. However, there are also general practitioners that prescribe the use of homeopathy either in addition to or as a complete alternative to conventional medicine. A study published […]

10/15/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Instead of eating, listen to music – Studies show that listening to tunes helps us cope with difficult emotions

To get rid of lingering bad feelings, most people either turn to emotional eating or listen to music. It turns out, there’s a link between these two coping mechanisms, according to the findings of a recent study. Negative emotions are described as unwanted feelings, such as depression and anxiety. It’s part of human nature to want […]

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