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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 […]

07/08/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Study shows that acupuncture can provide relief to those suffering from anxiety-related disorders

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined the therapeutic effects of acupuncture on behavioral changes caused by lipopolysaccharides (LPS), proving the far-reaching benefits of this ancient treatment approach. Thanks to the machinations of the media, you probably see emotional disorders like depression and anxiety as mere outcomes of a troubled past. While […]

06/29/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Traditional Amazonian medicine, ayahuasca, found to be a safe alternative treatment for depression

Depression is a common and serious medical illness that affects how you feel, act, or perform. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 16 million adults in the U.S. had at least one depressive episode in 2012. Meanwhile, 350 million people worldwide suffer from the condition. With these overwhelming statistics and the seeming ineffective […]

04/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Plant-based supplements that can help balance your emotions

The conventional treatment for mental disorders uses various synthetic medications to suppress the faulty processes. These drugs have numerous negative side effects, so an article by American Herbalists Guild recommends plant-based supplements that can assist emotional balance. These supplements are rich in adaptogens, which are natural substances that calm the body. Many of them are nervines, […]

04/05/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Breathe, love, and laugh: Natural ways to treat depression

Modern technology is a two-edged sword. It makes our life more convenient. But it also makes living more complicated. We multi-task, deal with higher stress levels, and go to bed thinking of a thousand and one things. It’s a far cry from pre-smartphone days, when our ancestors looked up in a sky awash in moonlight […]

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