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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 […]

10/25/2018 / 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 […]

10/07/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Natural remedies for OCD are just as effective as Big Pharma’s risky psychiatric drugs

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects more than two percent of the population. At first glance, this might not seem like much but OCD is the fourth most commonly occurring mental health issue. There are existing prescription drugs and behavioral treatments for patients with OCD. However, studies have shown that natural remedies are just as effective as […]

09/13/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Does caffeine have therapeutic value in treating depression?

If the long lines in cafes are to be believed, coffee is an important commodity in many countries. And why not, considering how a lot of people consider it a crucial part of their morning routine? There have been studies in favor of and against coffee, but what many researchers agree on is that the […]

04/13/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

Antidepressants the new OPIOIDS? Tens of millions of Americans are taking them, and many can’t quit

According to CDC statistics, more than 64,000 Americans died from an opioid overdose in 2016. As severe as it is, the opioid epidemic isn’t the only prescription drug problem plaguing America. Americans of all ages and walks of life are suffering from an anti-depressant crisis. Once started on prescription opioids or anti-depressants, many patients find relief from their symptoms […]

04/03/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

OTC meds for acid reflux linked to depression – Proton Pump Inhibitors

One of the quickest ways to initiate depression physiologically is to destroy your intestinal microbiota and block your body’s ability to utilize nutrients. Medications for acid reflux do just that. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are prescribed to reduce stomach acid, but in the process, they damage the colonization of your microbiota, severely altering the microbial environment […]

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