Getting Rid of Depression and Anxiety: How to Eat for Better Mental Health
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – The foods that you eat not only impact your waistline and your physical health, but they also affect the way you think and feel. You’ve probably…
Stressed? 11 Surprising Tools to Combat Daily Stress
Dr. Don Colbert – “Stressed” seems to be the baseline state for many modern adults. It’s no wonder. Lives have become more stressful in the last couple years. Seemingly normal everyday…
Researchers Highlight the Vital Role of Nature Exposure in Children’s Health
Washington State University via News-Medical – The presence of greenspaces near homes and schools is strongly associated with improved physical activity and mental health outcomes in kids, according to a massive…
Higher Fruit and Veg Intake Associated with Better Mental Health in Secondary School Pupils
BMJ via News-Medical – Higher fruit and veg intake are significantly associated with better mental health in secondary school children, while a nutritious breakfast and lunch is linked to emotional wellbeing in…
New Finding Offers Promise in Researching Depression Together With Obesity
University of Illinois Chicago via Newswise – Is problem-solving therapy effective in treating individuals who have both depression and obesity? Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have identified an important step toward…
MHRI Aims to Delve Deeper Into How Musical Intervention Can Affect Health
University of Ottawa via News-Medical – If popular wisdom holds that music is good for the soul, science is increasingly seeking to better understand how music can affect the body, brain, and…
How I Mentally Prepare for a Busy Week + a Neurocycle to Reduce Stress & Burnout
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Let’s face it: there’s no better feeling than going to bed knowing that you’re well prepared for the next day. So, in this podcast (episode #316) and…
Sleep Better and Reduce Stress with THIS Ayurvedic Herb
Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – Given the relentless pace and pressures of modern life, it’s not surprising that conditions such as anxiety and insomnia are at near epidemic levels. In fact,…
No, Stress Isn’t Always Bad. Here’s How to Harness It
University of Rochester via Newswise – Sweaty palms during a job interview. Racing heartbeat before the walk down the aisle. Stomach pains ahead of a final exam. Many of us have experienced…
How Over-Explaining is Linked to Trauma + Strategies to Find the Root & Heal
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #314) and blog, Dr. Leaf talks about how over-explaining and over-sharing can be trauma responses, and how they impact the way we function.…
Countering Stress-Induced Immune Suppression with Diet
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – How might we improve immune function in children and adults under physical or psychological stress? “Natural immunomodulators”—compounds that might regulate our immune systems naturally—”are getting more and more popular. The popularity, however,…
Elevated Levels of Serotonin Can Curb Cocaine Addiction in Mice
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) via News-Medical – Elevated levels of serotonin can prevent the development of compulsive cocaine seeking and addiction in mice, researchers report. The findings help…
Is Hemp Oil Safe, Effective, and Healthy? Read This First
Dr. Don Colbert – Do you have questions about hemp oil? You’ve likely heard stories of people using it for discomfort and joint stiffness, depressed or anxious moods, and more.…
What to Do When People Don’t Accept Your Boundaries
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #312) and blog, I am going to talk about how to respond in a healthy way when people don’t respond well to you…
Drinking THIS Popular Beverage Slashes Depression and Suicide Risk by Half, According to Study
Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – In the song “9 to 5,” from the 1980 movie of the same name, singer Dolly Parton refers to coffee as a “cup of ambition.” Now,…
