If you have never tried to quiet your mind with meditation then you are in for a surprise: your mind is a very noisy place. Brain waves are the electrical movements in our brain, and they always happen, even when we sleep. However, the frequency range of our brain waves fluctuates. Most of us during […]
With nearly 7 million American suffering from anxiety, many affected people are turning to natural remedies to relieve their symptoms. As the popularity of herbal supplements increases, hundreds of studies have been conducted to test their effectiveness, resulting in just as many conclusions. For this reason, researchers from the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation conducted a […]
In spite of the numerous antidepressant medications available, evidence suggests that fewer than half of all patients treated with an antidepressant alone will achieve remission of symptoms of major depression. A recent study found that use of the over-the-counter dietary supplement SAMe (SAM-e) alongside a prescribed antidepressant may improve treatment of depression symptoms. More than 36 percent of […]
If you’re feeling blue, you may want to examine your diet. A new study featured in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that higher intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 are associated with a lower likelihood of depression in older adults. The study focused on 3503 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years or older from the […]
If you’re having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you may want to check into two of our most basic human needs: diet and exercise. If balanced correctly, both can lead to a deeper, more restful sleep. If you’re lacking one or the other, it may prevent you from the sleep you need to stay […]
About 30 million people suffer from some kind of sleep disorder. With time-saving technologies at our fingertips, we now can cram as much as possible into every waking moment. But how do we tune out and shut off our 24/7 culture? We seem to be having problems logging off ourselves and our health is being […]
If you are among the 20-30 percent of the population who suffers from insomnia there is a host of natural remedies that can help you. Missing out on some shut eye can put your health at risk. Sleep deprivation can lead to anxiety, depression, concentration problems and a lack of energy. You may also be […]
Regular exercise is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for those of us that live with depression. It’s hard to get out and exercise, when you don’t even feel like getting out of bed. When I’m feeling depressed, it seems like the last thing I want to do is get up and move, but […]
