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10/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Don’t like to meditate? Try joyful grounding

Meditation isn’t for everyone. While this relaxation method is popular, sometimes other people need a method that suits their personality, such as joyful grounding. Meditation vs. joyful grounding Meditation can help you achieve inner peace and a sense of calm, but it can make others feel fidgety or anxious, especially if they’re not used to […]

10/24/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to treat depression

A recent study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, may have uncovered the mechanisms behind the effects of acupuncture on depression. Despite the presence of advanced medical technologies, many people from different parts of the world continue to swear by the health benefits of acupuncture, an ancient treatment approach from China. Acupuncture […]

10/18/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Rosemary can be used to enhance memory in university students

Rosemary, known for its distinct fragrance, can also improve memory according to a recent study, proving that the herb’s effects on your brain go beyond making food more appetizing. The study, published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, sought to understand how rosemary affected university students in terms of their memory, the incidence of anxiety […]

10/05/2018 / By Vicki Batts

How vitamin D supports brain health and works to reduce depression risk

Recent research has shown that vitamin D supports overall brain health, and that this vital nutrient can even help relieve depression. Estimates suggest that at least one billion people struggle with vitamin D deficiency worldwide, and another 350 million suffer with depression. While it may not be a cure-all, ensuring that you are getting enough […]

09/21/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Health Ranger says: To beat stress, eat superfoods and avoid toxins

Feeling stressed lately? You’re not alone. In a survey, the American Psychological Association (APA) found that at least 44 percent of Americans have reported increased stressed levels over the past five years. Concerns over money and work are perennial stressors; however, a recent poll has also identified politics and media as sources of stress. In his […]

09/16/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

No need for drugs: Parent education proven an effective solution for many ADHD challenges

Evidence-based parent-teacher-children training programs have recently been proven to be effective not only in preventing child delinquency in later years but in reducing the symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among three to eight-year-olds. Researchers at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute believe that their new study could help parents foster young children to […]

09/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Being chronically stressed is literally killing you

The body’s stress response to a sudden crisis is to release a burst of cortisol and other adrenal hormones. When facing an emergency, this “fight or flight” response can help you survive. However, when the stress is chronic and unrelenting, it can negatively affect your health. The link between chronic stress, aging, and mortality Chronically heightened levels of […]

09/07/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Researchers say this novel herbal powder suspension could treat depression naturally

A novel herbal compound made from jujube and lilies could be used to naturally treat depression, according to researchers from Anhui Medical University. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at a novel treatment called ziziphi spinosae lily powder suspension, which is made from dried jujube seeds (Semen Ziziphi spinosae) and lily bulbs, […]

08/27/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Clinical trial using magic mushrooms to treat depression gets go-ahead from FDA

The FDA has just granted U.S. approval to a life sciences startup in London to use the psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms in a trial for treating depression. The startup, Compass Pathways, was launched just two years ago with the backing of Peter Thiel. The trial is a phase IIB study of various dosages […]

07/18/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Study: Three different types of depression can be reduced with Chai Hu Shu Gan, a Traditional Chinese Medicine

The traditional Chinese treatment Chai Hu Shu Gan San has long been used as a treatment for all types of depression. A study published in the online journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine gathered evidence on its effectiveness. Chai Hu Shu Gan San has been prescribed as a treatment for depression in ancient books going […]

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