Infection As a Cause of Depression
Research suggests that chronic infections may lead to inflammation that can worsen mental health outcomes or even cause mental illness.
Research suggests that chronic infections may lead to inflammation that can worsen mental health outcomes or even cause mental illness.
Understanding how breathing and stress interrelate is key for understanding how to use breath as a tool to relax.
Cannabis has become big business. And cannabidiol (CBD), a specific type of cannabis extract is being touted as a potential treatment for numerous conditions. For this week, we review what some the latest research says about CBD.
Depression can be a challenging condition to treat. And some of the latest research suggests medications have poor efficacy. Recently, several herbs have emerged as having potential for improving depressive symptoms.
The introduction of Prozac and SSRI medications profoundly changed the treatment of depression. It's worth exploring the research to try and understand the efficacy and side effects of standard antidepressant medications.
Benzodiazepines, including Xanax and Valium are often prescribed for anxiety. Yet concerns for the use of these medications may be justified.
Alcoholism takes a devastating toll on individuals, families and this country. Standard treatments aren't always effective, so for this week, we explore some of the natural options that are starting to show some potential.
Ginkgo is an ancient tree that has been used for medicine in Asia for thousands of years. For this week, we explore the latest understanding of its potential health benefits.
Meditation and Mindfulness for Anxiety and Stress Woman Meditating With a large part of the world focusing on social distancing, it’s worth seeing what we can do on our own…
Fatigue and depression are both frequent complaints. Iron deficiency and thyroid function are both common causes, yet often not fully evaluated.
Anxiety disorders are the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition. For this week, we look at the research around herbal medicines for stress and anxiety.
Statin drugs have been some of the best selling medications of all time. Millions of people take statin medication, and yet we're still learning about potential mental, emotional and cognitive side effects.
Saffron has been a revered spice for thousands of years. More recently, research has started to explore its pharmacological effects on depression and other diseases.
It’s commonly overlooked that mental health conditions often have roots in physical health issues, including inflammation.