Natural Compound Boosts Serotonin Levels, Supports Healthy Weight, New Study Suggests
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – According to the Centers for Disease Control, a shocking 73 percent of American adults are currently either overweight or obese – setting the stage for soaring…
The Effect of Diet on Mental Health
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD via News Medical – The brain controls and regulates most of the body’s vital functions, conscious or not. For this reason, it is essential that the brain receives…
Antidepressant Alternatives Better Than Prozac
Al Sears, MD, CNS – Most doctors will tell you depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain that leads to low serotonin levels. And once you increase…
The Effect of Diet on Mental Health
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD via News-Medical – The brain controls and regulates most of the body’s vital functions, conscious or not. For this reason, it is essential that the brain receives a…
Nature’s Tranquilizer for Better Sleep
Al Sears, MD, CNS – Not being able to get a good night’s sleep is one of the biggest complaints I hear from my patients… and it seems to increase as…
The Medical Minute: Doing for Others Lifts Your Mood and Improves Your Health
Penn State Health via Newswise – In the early days of the pandemic, Dr. Angel Schuster kept herself mostly isolated from friends and family. Although the situation has improved, the continued spread…
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…
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…
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,…
Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety, Depression & PTSD with Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Nutritional psychiatry is the use of healthy, whole foods to improve mental fitness, which includes our emotional health and mental wellbeing. This is fairly new science; over…
The Secret Ingredient to Better Mental Health + How Kindness Changes Your Brain
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #268) and blog, I talk about the neuroscience of kindness, the impact kindness has on our mind, brain and body and how to use…
Why You Should “Trust Your Gut” — Your Second Brain
Dr. Don Colbert – Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something? Well, it turns out you may want to pay attention to that feeling because researchers now consider the…
Want a BETTER Immune System? Find Out What Integrative Physicians Tout as the “Key to Success”
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – There is nothing particularly attractive or healthful-sounding about the phrase “gut bacteria.” In fact, one could say it sounds fairly unappealing! (Unless you understood what we’ll…
How to Hack Brain Chemicals to Boost Happiness
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Most people understand that the brain regulates mood, but how exactly does that happen? While scientists continue to explore and learn about how brain…
Study Pinpoints Specific Areas of the Brain Where Serotonin Promotes Patience
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University via News-Medical Net – We’ve all been there. Whether we’re stuck in traffic at the end of a long day, or eagerly…