Source: Study Finds Antidepressants to be Depressingly Ineffective by Dr. Edward Group The use of antidepressants has been controversial for quite some time. And with good reason, altering the brain’s chemistry can yield unpredictable results. Regardless, drug companies and the media have done an extraordinary job at marketing these products and forcing them into our market. Who … Continue reading Study Finds Antidepressants to be Depressingly Ineffective
Anxiety May Originate In Your Gut!
Source: Anxiety May Originate In Your Gut! by Dr. Edward Group How many times have you followed your “gut instinct” as a method for determining what you should or shouldn’t do in a particular situation? Have you ever felt anxiety fluttering its relentless wings in the center of your stomach? It might not be simple nervousness. … Continue reading Anxiety May Originate In Your Gut!
How to overcome fear and boost self-confidence with EFT
Are you afraid of flying, public speaking or heights? Or, maybe you're one of those people that fear rejection or intimate relationships. Often times, eating organic food and taking nutritional supplements will not resolve a chronic state of fear or anxiety due to past traumatic situations. But, thankfully, there is a simple, fast and effective … Continue reading How to overcome fear and boost self-confidence with EFT
Surprising Link Between Depression, Anxiety, and Gut Health
Source: Surprising Link Between Depression, Anxiety, and Gut Health by Dr. Edward Group Did you know your gut health may affect your mood and behavior? The belief that gut health is connected to mental well-being dates back more than a hundred years. In the early 1900’s, scientists and clinicians emphasized the relationship between gastrointestinal health and … Continue reading Surprising Link Between Depression, Anxiety, and Gut Health
The Top 5 Herbs for Controlling Mood Swings
Source: The Top 5 Herbs for Controlling Mood Swings by Dr. Group Whether you have a short temper or just can’t seem to optimize your mental clarity, mood swings and emotional distress can be a serious situation to deal with. Thankfully, a number of herbs can assist you in your fight against mood swings and emotional … Continue reading The Top 5 Herbs for Controlling Mood Swings
6 Facts About the Food-Mood Connection
Source: 6 Facts About the Food-Mood Connection by Dr. Edward Group Next to water and air, food is the most necessary thing in our lives. But beyond its status as a necessity, food can be comforting, nourishing, and supportive. It can bring people together and even provide a sense of community. I say “can” because the … Continue reading 6 Facts About the Food-Mood Connection
How Yoga & Meditation Helps Deal with Panic Attacks
A panic attack refers to the sudden onset of overwhelming fear or anxiety that peaks within minutes. It is very much like the fear that one experiences when you are about to be interviewed for a job, or while on a stage for performance. It is a natural response; of which you are relieved once … Continue reading How Yoga & Meditation Helps Deal with Panic Attacks
Processed grains, white bread, pasta cause huge blood sugar spikes linked to depression
A diet high in processed grains such as white bread, white flour and sugar could increase the risk of depression in older women, according to a study conducted by researchers from Columbia University that was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In contrast, a diet high in whole grains and vegetables decreases the risk. … Continue reading Processed grains, white bread, pasta cause huge blood sugar spikes linked to depression
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Powerful integrative treatment for depression
With a ray of hope for those who await psychiatry's acceptance of integrative and holistic treatments, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has arrived. This MRI-strength magnetic stimulation is being used by more enlightened psychiatrists across the country to treat difficult cases of depression. I interview Philip Botkiss, MD about his experience using TMS on this week's episode of Mental … Continue reading Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Powerful integrative treatment for depression
Prenatal exposure to SSRI antidepressants changes brain wiring, causes anxiety and depression in adults
The dangers of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Lexapro are once again highlighted in a new study, which found that the use of these brain-altering drugs during pregnancy can have lasting and sometimes permanent effects on offspring, with mothers basically passing the drugs on to their unborn children. Researchers from the University … Continue reading Prenatal exposure to SSRI antidepressants changes brain wiring, causes anxiety and depression in adults
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 