Social psychology, as opposed to individual psychology, factors in what is happening around us in our civilization, society, personal and intimate relationships. A real understanding of what is happening in our individual consciousness needs to be put into context of the total environment, which today is being dramatically affected because of the stay at home … Continue reading Viral Shutdown Psychology
Natural Remedies for Anxiety: 8 Tips to Find Relief
Source: Natural Remedies for Anxiety: 8 Tips to Find Relief by Dr. Edward Group The funny thing about anxiety is that it can come even when you are generally happy. Anxiety symptoms often show up as pressure in your chest, shallow breathing, a racing heart rate, or scattered thoughts. No matter the cause or how it … Continue reading Natural Remedies for Anxiety: 8 Tips to Find Relief
Self-Care While Social Distancing: 12 Ideas & Tips
Source: Self-Care While Social Distancing: 12 Ideas & Tips by Dr. Edward Group Health experts are recommending "social distancing" — staying home and going out only for essentials. Some people relish the idea, while others get a bit stir-crazy, even as we know it’s for the greater good. Uncertain times like these can feel stressful. But … Continue reading Self-Care While Social Distancing: 12 Ideas & Tips
Transdermal Magnesium Therapy
Finally the second edition of my Transdermal Magnesium Therapy book is out and available on Amazon and on my publisher’s site in hardcover, paperback and in E-Book form. You can even get the book for free with a special promotion to celebrate the launch of the book. (See below for details) It is now five years since I started … Continue reading Transdermal Magnesium Therapy
Feeling Stressed? Try These Essential Oils for Anxiety
Source: Feeling Stressed? Try These Essential Oils for Anxiety by Dr. Edward Group " Stop and smell the roses" is one of the most famous sayings of all time, yet did you know that there’s medicine in those words? Delightful floral aromas bring joy, peace, happy memories — and even good health. Whether rose, lavender, or … Continue reading Feeling Stressed? Try These Essential Oils for Anxiety
Got Happiness? Learn How to Boost Dopamine & Create Your Own Joy!
Source: Got Happiness? Learn How to Boost Dopamine & Create Your Own Joy! by Dr. Edward Group What does happiness mean to you? We all know money can’t buy it, and not even the most enterprising of entrepreneurs have figured out how to bottle it. No matter how hard they try, experts can’t seem to crack … Continue reading Got Happiness? Learn How to Boost Dopamine & Create Your Own Joy!
Epigenetic Differences Found between Office Workers and Nickel Smelting Workers
It’s possible that someone’s occupation could have an influence on their epigenetic signature and potentially their well-being. Some people may prefer to work in a steady office environment, some take up graveyard shifts, and others might enjoy working outdoors. All of these occupational settings may have consequences for an individual’s mental and physical health and … Continue reading Epigenetic Differences Found between Office Workers and Nickel Smelting Workers
How to Transform Your Tub Into a Healing Hot Spring
Source: How to Transform Your Tub Into a Healing Hot Spring by Dr. Edward Group Since antiquity, cultures around the world have sought out the healing power of baths. Ancient Greeks were among the first to harness the power of water to boost physical and mental health. They bathed in sulfurous hot springs to relieve muscle … Continue reading How to Transform Your Tub Into a Healing Hot Spring
The Epigenetics of Honeybee Memory Offers a Glimpse Into Our Own Minds
The fascinating memory of a honeybee could give us hints about our own long-term memory formation, scientists suggest. According to a new study, epigenetic marks are added to the DNA of honeybees in a response to an enzyme known as DNA methyltransferase (Dmnt) and removed in response to a Dnmt inhibitor drug. This epigenetic mechanism … Continue reading The Epigenetics of Honeybee Memory Offers a Glimpse Into Our Own Minds
The Epigenetics of Schizophrenia
The nascent field of epigenetics has been helpful in elucidating upon other polygenic traits and diseases. Thus it only seems logical to apply it to the study of schizophrenia, a chronic and debilitating illness with a sundry of risk factors. In his widely cited 2013 article, Dr. Thomas Insel defines schizophrenia as “a collection of signs and … Continue reading The Epigenetics of Schizophrenia
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 