Nearly half of Americans lack sufficient magnesium, a mineral directly linked to depression risk, and each deficiency point raises depression odds by 13%. Standard blood tests often miss magnesium deficiencies, which hide in tissues and cells, misleading doctors and patients alike. Magnesium regulates key brain chemicals like GABA and glutamate; low levels disrupt mental balance, … Continue reading Magnesium deficiency linked to 13% higher depression risk, study reveals
SSRI antidepressant drugs are a SCAM: The “chemical imbalance” myth EXPOSED
You will never hear about it on television "news" because Big Pharma controls all the networks – just look at the commercials to see for yourself – but the fact is that antidepressant drugs like SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) do not work and are based on scam science. Late last year, research published by Frontiers in Psychiatry revealed that the only thing many … Continue reading SSRI antidepressant drugs are a SCAM: The “chemical imbalance” myth EXPOSED
Study shows omega-3 may reduce risk of dying from coronavirus
Researchers from the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) and collaborators at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and in Orange County, California provided the first direct evidence that omega-3 may reduce the risk of dying from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Their study was published in the journal Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential … Continue reading Study shows omega-3 may reduce risk of dying from coronavirus
Survival tips: Dealing with depression after SHTF
Depression is not a joke. It can affect a person’s way of thinking, behaving and feeling. Although the condition is primarily blamed on the lack of certain chemicals or neurotransmitters in the brain, it is actually very complex and can be caused by stressful life events, medications, health problems and family history. A person who … Continue reading Survival tips: Dealing with depression after SHTF
Carbs significantly relieve PMS symptoms in women and an increase in serotonin production could explain why
Controlling your intake of carbohydrates is an important part of a healthy weight management plan. But for women who suffer from mild or severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), increasing their consumption of carbohydrates may give them relief from PMS symptoms because of its effect on serotonin production. Dr. Judith Wurtman, former director of the Research Program in Women’s Health at the Massachusetts Institute … Continue reading Carbs significantly relieve PMS symptoms in women and an increase in serotonin production could explain why
7 Natural ways to battle loneliness and feelings of isolation
Loneliness and feelings of isolation are becoming more common in this age of connectivity. In fact, more than three in five Americans are lonely, according to a recent survey released by health insurer Cigna Insurance. Even then, more and more people are reporting that they often feel left out, are poorly understood and lacking companionship. Unfortunately, … Continue reading 7 Natural ways to battle loneliness and feelings of isolation
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
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
Mental health issues linked to higher mortality rates in men than in women
Mental health issues affect tens of millions of Americans, and only half of those affected reach out for help. Mental illnesses, which include depression and anxiety disorders, and which can range from mild to severe, affect more women than men, with around 22.3 percent of women affected compared to only 15.1 percent of men. Young … Continue reading Mental health issues linked to higher mortality rates in men than in women
Beat depression by eating more fiber, vegetables
It’s pretty clear how your diet can impact your heart health and your weight, but did you know that it can be just as influential when it comes to mental health? While there are lots of interesting connections between food and mental health, one of the most useful in the wake of climbing depression rates … Continue reading Beat depression by eating more fiber, vegetables
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 