More and more studies are coming to light that show the impact of food on mental health, particularly mental disorders like anxiety. Registered dietitian and functional medicine practitioner Ali Miller says that eating certain foods can counteract the harmful effects of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Food can affect mental health Miller notes that humans’ primal fight-or-flight instinct isn’t suited for modern stressors like deadlines … Continue reading How can you keep anxiety at bay? Experts suggest consuming more of these nutrients
14 Superfoods that boost overall health
A balanced diet is the key to proper nutrition. When you regularly consume a variety of healthy foods, you avoid nutrient deficiencies that make the body susceptible to infection and disease. Good nutrition also helps increase life expectancy and prevent the onset of degenerative conditions later in life. Here are 14 nutritious superfoods that you can … Continue reading 14 Superfoods that boost overall health
Essential oils can be used for pain relief – a look at your best options
Essential oils are packed with potent bioactive properties that work against infection, inflammation and even diseases like diabetes, according to a recent review published in the Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. In their paper, researchers Tanu Bansal and Kaur Harpreet from the Lovely Professional University in India shed light on the therapeutic use of essential oils for the prevention and treatment … Continue reading Essential oils can be used for pain relief – a look at your best options
Nutrients and brain health: Which ones are great for improving mental health?
An increasing number of studies suggest that supplementation with a combination of micronutrients benefits people with mental health issues. The results of randomized controlled trials show that vitamin and mineral supplements are effective alternative medications for people with psychiatric conditions. According to experts, supplementation allows people to meet their daily nutritional requirements, which helps ensure optimal brain functioning. … Continue reading Nutrients and brain health: Which ones are great for improving mental health?
Scientists discover a soil bacteria that can protect against stress
The health industry is full of diets, exercises and therapies for stress relief. But researchers from the U.S., Hungary and the U.K. suggest a more down-to-earth stress buster – with dirt. In their study, which was published in the journal Psychopharmacology, the team found that Mycobacterium vaccae, a bacterium found in soil, produces an anti-inflammatory fatty acid that can reduce inflammation and … Continue reading Scientists discover a soil bacteria that can protect against stress
Epigenetics May Explain Why Stress From Exercise is Good for the Heart
In the exercise community, it is often preached that working out is a form of medicine and can be crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Routine exercise helps to retain healthy body weight and has been shown to lower the risk of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. It’s even been shown … Continue reading Epigenetics May Explain Why Stress From Exercise is Good for the Heart
Spending at least 2 hours in nature per week improves overall health and psychological well-being, shows study
A mountain of research is giving near-conclusive evidence to the idea that exposing yourself to nature improves your physical and mental health, and the effects go beyond just giving your mood a temporary boost. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that spending at least two hours a week immersing yourself in nature is enough to positively affect you. The … Continue reading Spending at least 2 hours in nature per week improves overall health and psychological well-being, shows study
Understanding the “gut-brain axis” – Can people with anxiety benefit from probiotic foods and supplements?
Anxiety is linked to various mental and physical disorders, especially those caused by stress. Many natural therapies offer relief, but a recent study suggests that maintaining a healthy gut microbiota as a novel treatment for anxiety. In a review, a team of scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China examined the relationship between the gut and anxiety … Continue reading Understanding the “gut-brain axis” – Can people with anxiety benefit from probiotic foods and supplements?
Understanding the gut-brain axis: Can a probiotic help reduce stress levels?
Scientists have long believed that bidirectional communication exists between the gut and the brain. In fact, evidence suggesting that the gut microbiota — the diverse community of microbes living in the human gut — interacts with the central nervous system (CNS) and influences brain function has increased over the years. Recent studies even propose that this happens via several … Continue reading Understanding the gut-brain axis: Can a probiotic help reduce stress levels?
Running outside vs. running on a treadmill: Which exercise is right for you?
Running is a wonderful aerobic exercise that offers numerous health benefits. It can reduce stress, strengthen the bones, help burn calories, and improve heart health. Running can be done indoors (on a treadmill) or outdoors — depending on a person’s preference — and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. If you can’t decide … Continue reading Running outside vs. running on a treadmill: Which exercise is right for you?
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