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
Clinical trials prove the effectiveness of reiki in relieving pain
Clinical trials have shown the ability of reiki — a Japanese healing practice — to provide pain relief. According to the Center for Reiki Research (CRR), a pilot study was conducted to measure the effects of reiki on 46 patients undergoing knee replacement surgery. The participants were divided into three groups: one received reiki treatment, the second a sham reiki (placebo) … Continue reading Clinical trials prove the effectiveness of reiki in relieving pain
Study finds many Wuhan coronavirus infection survivors experience cognitive issues
Many people who survive a bout of Wuhan coronavirus infection experience complications that affect their brain function, according to a recent study. A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology examined the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the brain and the possible short- and long-term mental health issues surviving patients face. The paper was the result of efforts by … Continue reading Study finds many Wuhan coronavirus infection survivors experience cognitive issues
6 Drug-free, evidence-based treatments for depression
Depression is a serious medical condition that can greatly hurt your relationships, work and physical health. Also called major depressive disorder, it is a mood disorder that causes feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, changes in appetite, trouble sleeping or oversleeping, and loss of energy, among other things. Depression is distinct … Continue reading 6 Drug-free, evidence-based treatments for depression
Extended coronavirus lockdowns having severe negative effect on mental health of children – report
According to a report by the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, mental health problems in children are on the rise due to the devastating toll of extended Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns. The “Mental Health of Children and Young People in England 2020” is a report produced by NHS Digital in cooperation with the Office for National Statistics, a statistics agency that reports directly … Continue reading Extended coronavirus lockdowns having severe negative effect on mental health of children – report
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 you have a magnesium deficiency? Here are common signs and symptoms
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a key role in more than 300 chemical reactions in the human body. For instance, muscles need magnesium to properly contract. Nerves also use magnesium to send and receive signals. Magnesium keeps the heart beating steadily and strengthens immunity. Unfortunately, despite the importance of magnesium to overall health, many people miss … Continue reading Do you have a magnesium deficiency? Here are common signs and symptoms
Fauci claims mandatory Wuhan coronavirus quarantines are “justified” – but not those for Ebola
America’s top infectious disease doctor admitted that mandatory quarantines were unadvisable for those infected the Ebola virus. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci made the admission in a 2014 interview. But it appears that he has backtracked on this statement amid the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic, with him and other health officials endorsing quarantines … Continue reading Fauci claims mandatory Wuhan coronavirus quarantines are “justified” – but not those for Ebola
Psychiatrist says the world is suffering from “mass delusional psychosis” because of pandemic
A psychiatrist has claimed that the ongoing Wuhan coronavirus pandemic has caused the world to suffer from “mass delusional psychosis.” Dr. Mark McDonald said the true public health crisis is not COVID-19 itself, but the fear of contracting it. He expressed concern that this “highly irrational” fear will have a lasting effect on children, since … Continue reading Psychiatrist says the world is suffering from “mass delusional psychosis” because of pandemic
“If lockdown were a drug, it wouldn’t be approved,” says UK medical researcher – lockdowns do more harm than good
In an op-ed published by the Daily Mail, British medical researcher and oncologist Angus Dalgleish argued that the United Kingdom should not entertain the notion of a second national lockdown as a means of fighting against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Dalgleish argues that, if a lockdown were a drug, it would not be approved by British regulatory authorities … Continue reading “If lockdown were a drug, it wouldn’t be approved,” says UK medical researcher – lockdowns do more harm than good
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