Source: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): 5 Benefits & How to Do It! by Dr. Edward Group "I tap daily to release negative emotions and energy. It helps me stay grounded in the present moment," says Kate W., an emotional freedom techniques (EFT) tapping practitioner and teacher from San Francisco. "I’ve used EFT tapping for anxiety, healing, … Continue reading Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): 5 Benefits & How to Do It!
Relieve anxiety with these 5 herbal supplements
It’s normal to feel anxious about certain moments in everyday life, such as the first day of school or a job interview. However, when you begin to worry to the point that you’re panicking, or if it is affecting your health and quality of life, you may have an anxiety disorder.Conventional medicine has treatments for anxiety; however, these … Continue reading Relieve anxiety with these 5 herbal supplements
Patients with insomnia can benefit more from cognitive behavior therapy than from medication, study shows
Chronic insomnia is a common condition that affects about 10 to 15 percent of adults in Great Britain. While medication is often prescribed to help those with insomnia sleep better at night, a study has found that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a more effective treatment for the condition.The study findings were published in the British Journal of … Continue reading Patients with insomnia can benefit more from cognitive behavior therapy than from medication, study shows
If they can’t cure your depression, maybe they can make you forget you have it: Common anticholinergic drugs increase dementia risk by 50 percent
The use of anticholinergic medications is widespread, especially among older adults. These medications are often prescribed by physicians to treat a wide variety of health problems, including bladder disorders, gastrointestinal issues, seasonal allergies and even depression. However, recent studies have found a connection between the use of anticholinergic drugs and acute cognitive impairments. In particular, these medications have been … Continue reading If they can’t cure your depression, maybe they can make you forget you have it: Common anticholinergic drugs increase dementia risk by 50 percent
Do antidepressants really work? Danish study says otherwise
It remains unclear whether antidepressants are an effective treatment for depression in adults, according to a recent review. Published in BMJ Open, it revealed that previous clinical trials and existing studies do not provide conclusive evidence that antidepressants can treat symptoms of depression better than alternative treatments. Depression: Types, symptoms and causes Depression is one of the most common … Continue reading Do antidepressants really work? Danish study says otherwise
Long coronavirus lockdowns causing people’s mental health to rapidly DETERIORATE
Both adults and children are experiencing mental health problems for the first time as a result of being cooped up inside due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Fears and worries over job insecurity, bereavement over COVID-19 deaths, the breakdown of relationships and the long periods of isolation are causing people to have psychotic episodes, mania, anxiety and depression. … Continue reading Long coronavirus lockdowns causing people’s mental health to rapidly DETERIORATE
Coronavirus pandemic creating “perfect storm” for huge global mental health crisis
Much of the conversation about the disadvantages of ongoing coronavirus lockdowns focuses on the economy, but there’s another factor that tends to get overlooked: its effect on people’s mental health. In fact, some say a mental health crisis could well be the next pandemic we have to deal with. Between the long bouts of social isolation, stress, … Continue reading Coronavirus pandemic creating “perfect storm” for huge global mental health crisis
The stigma around mental health is KILLING men: How to care for someone who is struggling with mental illness and addiction
According to Mental Health America, at least six million men in the U.S. are affected by depression annually. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that compared to women, men died by suicide at a rate of 3.54 percent higher in 2017. In the same vein, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism notes that 62,000 men die due to alcohol-related … Continue reading The stigma around mental health is KILLING men: How to care for someone who is struggling with mental illness and addiction
Lift Your Mood! 16 Natural Mood Enhancers
Source: Lift Your Mood! 16 Natural Mood Enhancers by Dr. Edward Group Some days, you wake up feeling energetic, happy, and positive about the day ahead. Others, you may wake up on the wrong side of the bed, feeling irritable and blue with low energy. You might think, "I’m not at my best," and do what you … Continue reading Lift Your Mood! 16 Natural Mood Enhancers
Making healthy lifestyle choices can prevent the onset of dementia
A healthy lifestyle can prevent the onset of dementia regardless of genetic risk factors. This is according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Researchers found that individuals aged 60 years and above who follow a healthy lifestyle have a lower risk of dementia than those who have an unhealthy lifestyle. Additionally, they … Continue reading Making healthy lifestyle choices can prevent the onset of dementia
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 