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
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
How depression and breast cancer are linked
Scientists have discovered that depression and breast cancer may be intricately linked. A 2017 study published in the prestigious British Medical Journal found that those who exhibit “psychological distress” are 32 percent more likely to die from cancer in general. Antidepressants may lead to breast cancer The first connection has to do with pharmaceutical antidepressants. “Estrogen receptor (ER)-positive” breast … Continue reading How depression and breast cancer are linked
Is depression just a symptom of bad gut health? Study confirms link between gut and brain health
One area of research that has been getting a lot of attention recently is the connection between gut and brain health. With mental health problems a growing concern, scientists have been trying to uncover some of their causes, and a new study out of Belgium shows that depression could well be a symptom of poor gut … Continue reading Is depression just a symptom of bad gut health? Study confirms link between gut and brain health
Curcumin found to be one of the best natural ways to alleviate depression
Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa), is the closest thing that people have to a silver bullet. Studies have shown that it can be used to treat a laundry list of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer. Now, a meta-analysis published in the journal Phytotherapy Research suggests adding depression to the list. In the … Continue reading Curcumin found to be one of the best natural ways to alleviate depression
Sea bilberry found to be an effective natural antidepressant
A recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that sea bilberry (Vaccinium bracteatum) exhibited antioxidant and antidepressant properties. The research, led by the Jeonnam Institute of Natural Resources Research in South Korea, investigated not only the ability of sea bilberry to prevent oxidative damage, but also the mechanism behind its antidepressant properties. The team used a two-pronged approach in their experiments. … Continue reading Sea bilberry found to be an effective natural antidepressant
Happier and healthier: Curcumin-rich turmeric can help ease depression and anxiety, researchers find
Arthritis, diabetes, cancer, inflammation… the list of conditions that curcumin can help with is pretty impressive, with many common physical ailments benefiting to some degree from the compound found in turmeric. However, curcumin really puts the “super” in “superfood” by not just enhancing physical health but mental health as well – and we can now … Continue reading Happier and healthier: Curcumin-rich turmeric can help ease depression and anxiety, researchers find
Frankincense: Nature’s psychoactive antidepressant
Many of the conditions that pharmaceutical firms develop drugs for can be treated safely and more effectively with natural solutions, and depression is certainly no exception. Given the many dangers of antidepressant medications, scientists are regularly studying ways nature can address this common problem, and one herb that is showing a lot of promise is … Continue reading Frankincense: Nature’s psychoactive antidepressant
Mental health issues are often the result of a nutritional deficiency; treating them with prescription drugs can further compromise your well-being
Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental health issue? With one out of every four Americans expected to experience a mental health condition during their lifetime, there is a good chance your life will be touched by mental illness. Why are so many people experiencing serious mental problems these days? According to Professor … Continue reading Mental health issues are often the result of a nutritional deficiency; treating them with prescription drugs can further compromise your well-being
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