Source: St. John’s Wort Benefits: Natural Support for Mental Wellness by Dr. Group With one out of every 10 American adults actively taking an antidepressant, the need to promote mental health through natural means has never been greater.[1] A healthy, organic diet and regular exercise are critical for laying the foundation of healthy living. Herbs like St. … Continue reading St. John’s Wort Benefits: Natural Support for Mental Wellness
Probiotics found to reverse depression without the violent side effects of SSRI antidepressants
Lactobacilli, beneficial bacteria commonly found in probiotics, proves to be a potential treatment for depression. Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine examined the effects of stress in mice and noted a significant loss of Lactobacillus in the process. The scientists found that the loss in Lactobacillus results in the subsequent manifestation of symptoms associated with depression. However, feeding … Continue reading Probiotics found to reverse depression without the violent side effects of SSRI antidepressants
Is Diet Soda Bad for You? Here’s What Happen to Your Body When You Drink It
Diet sodas are carbonated beverages. Diet Coke was the second best selling soft drink in the US last year but sales have actually dropped since more people have become aware of it’s apparent health risks. Instead of sugar, they are sweetened with artificial sweeteners like aspartame, cyclamate, saccharin and sucralose. A diet soda beverage is … Continue reading Is Diet Soda Bad for You? Here’s What Happen to Your Body When You Drink It
High protein, low-carb, sugarless diet helps rid young girl of depression, pain and anxiety
There is no doubt that food plays a crucial role in our well-being. It provides building blocks and energy, and directly affects how our bodies and minds function. While there is not a single diet that works for everyone, eliminating processed foods, sugar and refined grains should be the main priority of every healthy diet. High protein … Continue reading High protein, low-carb, sugarless diet helps rid young girl of depression, pain and anxiety
Band-aid “solutions” to a bigger problem? Why antidepressants are not the answer
Depression and related conditions like anxiety are a growing problem. These “invisible illnesses,” as they are often called, plague millions of people across the globe. In the U.S., antidepressant use has been on the rise for nearly two decades. Government survey data suggests that the use of antidepressant medication increased by a staggering 65 percent between the … Continue reading Band-aid “solutions” to a bigger problem? Why antidepressants are not the answer
New lavender oil clinically proven to relieve occasional anxiety
Lavender essential oils have been used in European hospitals, mainly France, for treating burns. But that is not the only application of lavender that has proven itself. Insomnia and anxiety relief are the most common uses aside from burns. The herb's Latin title is Lavandula angustifolia, more commonly known as English or garden lavender. It … Continue reading New lavender oil clinically proven to relieve occasional anxiety
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!
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
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 