One of the negative effects of living in today’s high-paced world is an elevated level of anxiety. With the pressures brought about by work, studies, or even home, most people always live in constant worry, with some even turning to drugs for relief – with seriously detrimental effects. The results of a study by researchers … Continue reading Ease anxiety with meditation and essential oils
Constantly checking your phone actually makes you more stressed…to the point that you get anxious when you’re not “connected”
Do you feel more stressed after checking your phone? Are your notifications constantly on your mind? According to a report by the American Psychological Association (APA),more than four out of five adults in the U.S. are always checking their emails, social media accounts, and texts on their phones. The second part of APA’s report, called “Stress in America™: Coping … Continue reading Constantly checking your phone actually makes you more stressed…to the point that you get anxious when you’re not “connected”
Neuroscientists look at brain stimulation as an alternative treatment for depression
In search of a way to treat depression, Philadelphia-based neuroscientists found a pathway in the brain circuitry of mice, and reported that stimulating this path causes animals to take up “anti-depressive” behavior. According to an article in Medical Xpress, this discovery could lead to brain stimulation as way to alter depression in humans. Dr. Amelia J. Eisch … Continue reading Neuroscientists look at brain stimulation as an alternative treatment for depression
Herbs for anxiety: Experts share the science behind some that are most effective
As the most common mental illness in America, almost a fifth of the population suffers from anxiety disorders each year. This feeling of fear, unease or worry can range from mild to severe and can also signify conditions such as phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anti-anxiety meds only give people even more … Continue reading Herbs for anxiety: Experts share the science behind some that are most effective
A primer on how to use essential oils to alleviate stress and anxiety
Stress is a part of everyone’s life that is simply unavoidable. Many things can cause stress, most notably work and school. It can manifest in all sorts of ways, such as sleep problems, digestive distress, and reproductive issues.Anxiety is a debilitating form of stress. It causes repeated and prolonged worrying over a lot of things that … Continue reading A primer on how to use essential oils to alleviate stress and anxiety
Discover these effective and NATURAL remedies for anxiety
In 2013, a whopping 8.2 million cases of anxiety were recorded in the U.K. alone. Women were twice as likely to develop an anxiety disorder compared to men. Thankfully, various studies have confirmed that there are several natural remedies that can help address anxiety. (h/t to PsychologyToday.com.) What is anxiety? The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as “an … Continue reading Discover these effective and NATURAL remedies for anxiety
Signs of High Blood Pressure
Source: Signs of High Blood Pressure by Dr. Edward Group According to guidelines set by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines, nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure.[1] If you don’t have high blood pressure yourself, chances are you know someone who does. Being aware of … Continue reading Signs of High Blood Pressure
‘Smartphone detox’ shown to relieve stress and anxiety – similar to detoxing from other addictions
Let's face it: Hundreds of millions of people around the world are addicted to their smartphones. Everywhere we go, we see people with their eyes glued to their smartphone screens, scanning the latest information, texting away or gaming. But as we're beginning to find out, this Information Age addiction is not healthy. As noted by Mind Body … Continue reading ‘Smartphone detox’ shown to relieve stress and anxiety – similar to detoxing from other addictions
Do you worry? Put down your phone and pick up your diary
Hypochondriacs and extreme worriers, take heed of this advice: Taking the time to write down how you feel may be an effective way to get yourself sorted out and thus go about a stressful task more effectively, a study that was conducted in Michigan State University showed. According to lead author, MSU doctoral student in … Continue reading Do you worry? Put down your phone and pick up your diary
Two sides of the same coin: High fat diets cause anxiety and stress causes digestion problems
A new study from Brigham Young University (BYU) reveals that digestive microorganisms change behavior when the host is under stress.BYU professor of microbiology and molecular biology Laura Bridgewater used male and female mice for the study experiment. She found that when the female mice were exposed to mild stress, their gut microbiota (microscopic organisms vital to … Continue reading Two sides of the same coin: High fat diets cause anxiety and stress causes digestion problems
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 