Since the 70s, meditation and other methods for stress reduction have been studied as potential therapy for depression and anxiousness. One of these practices, i.e. yoga, has become quite popular in the last couple of decades. According to a survey estimates, around 7.5 percent of adults in the US have […]
Babies and Prozac? Really? Are psychiatric meds now being given to infants and toddlers in numbers bigger than you could have ever imagined? Unfortunately, according to IMS Data from 2013, more than 274,000 infants and 370,000 toddlers in the US were given anti-anxiety and antidepressant meds like Prozac and Xanax. […]
Without doubt, memory slips can be quite frustrating and worrisome, especially when they occur more often than they should. This can cause a lot of fear in people and lead them to immediately suspect dementia or Alzheimer’s when they struggle with forgetfulness. Even though memory problems are common among patients […]
Without doubt, cities are stimulating and vibrant places; however, their residents have mental diseases at higher rates than the gen population. For a long period of time, it has been known that the areas where we live and work influence our physical health and that we can be impacted negatively […]
Weighted blankets are therapeutic type of blankets that are created to be heavier than regular blankets. Usually, they weigh somewhere between 4 and 30 pounds and contain natural materials or plastic beads. According to manufacturers, these blankets imitate the effects of deep touch pressure therapy and thus, increase the serotonin […]
Omega 3 is a type of polyunsaturated fat which is pivotal for our bodies and our cardiovascular, eye, and heart health. However, as our bodies cannot produce them on their own, we need to acquire them from our diet. These fatty acids lower the chance of heart illness, but are […]
A design studio from the US has placed several public punching bags throughout Manhattan to help New Yorkers release stress publically and motivate them to look for healthier stress management techniques. This initiative of the Don’t Take This the Wrong Way group that is based in Savannah, Georgia is also […]
Unfortunately, millions of people worldwide are having problems with insomnia, stress or anxiety. In most cases, to alleviate these health issues, they reach for over-the-counter pills. However, these pills come with unwanted side effects and are of no help in the long run. They merely suppress the symptoms and may […]
When it comes to trauma that has happened during the developmental period, it is more common than we may think. In fact, according to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 78 percent of children reported more than one traumatic situation prior to the age of 5. Adults with this type […]
Many people today think that diet beverages with sugar replacements are good for them. They have a sweet taste and are refreshing and low in calories, same as water. But, these drinks are nothing close to water which is found in nature. These beverages are man-made from laboratory chemicals. Most […]