Creatine for Depression
Creatine is a popular supplement for body-building for increasing muscle power. However, research over the last two decades suggests that it might have antidepressant effects as well.
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April 29, 2022
Lavender and Mental Health
Lavender has a long history of medicinal use. Recent studies suggest that it may have significant benefits as a treatment for both depression and anxiety.
April 20, 2022
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): A Valid Mental Health Treatment?
Emotional Freedom Technique is a controversial mental health treatment that combines tapping acupuncture points with verbal statements to clear negative emotions and trauma. However, a large volume of research is starting to suggest potential benefits.
March 31, 2022
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb with a long history of use. Recent research suggests a number of potential benefits, including for mental health, insomnia and low thyroid function.
March 17, 2022
Recognizing and Treating Sexual Side Effects from Antidepressant Medications
Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction is a common and concerning side effect of antidepressant medications. Fortunately, a number of natural treatments may have benefits for improving symptoms.
March 10, 2022
Natural Treatments for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be challenging to treat. However, a number of natural options appear to have promise as stand-alone or combined treatment with medication.
February 10, 2022
The Brain Health Benefits of L-Theanine
L-theanine, a compound found in green tea, appears to hold promise for helping improve certain aspects of mental health. In addition, L-theanine may also help to reduce the risks for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
December 3, 2021
Infection As a Cause of Depression
Research suggests that chronic infections may lead to inflammation that can worsen mental health outcomes or even cause mental illness.
October 29, 2021
Stress, Breathing, Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Understanding how breathing and stress interrelate is key for understanding how to use breath as a tool to relax.
October 1, 2021
Cannabidiol (CBD): What Does the Latest Research Suggest?
Cannabis has become big business. And cannabidiol (CBD), a specific type of cannabis extract is being touted as a potential treatment for numerous conditions. For this week, we review what some the latest research says about CBD.
July 1, 2021
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Herbal Medicines for Depression
Depression can be a challenging condition to treat. And some of the latest research suggests medications have poor efficacy. Recently, several herbs have emerged as having potential for improving depressive symptoms.
May 5, 2021
Are Antidepressant Medications Effective?
The introduction of Prozac and SSRI medications profoundly changed the treatment of depression. It's worth exploring the research to try and understand the efficacy and side effects of standard antidepressant medications.
April 26, 2021
Xanax, Valium, Ativan and Klonopin: Concerns for the Overuse of Benzodiazepine Medications
Benzodiazepines, including Xanax and Valium are often prescribed for anxiety. Yet concerns for the use of these medications may be justified.
March 17, 2021
Natural Approaches for Alcoholism Treatment
Alcoholism takes a devastating toll on individuals, families and this country. Standard treatments aren't always effective, so for this week, we explore some of the natural options that are starting to show some potential.
August 26, 2020
The Benefits of Ginkgo for Brain Health and Beyond
Ginkgo is an ancient tree that has been used for medicine in Asia for thousands of years. For this week, we explore the latest understanding of its potential health benefits.
August 19, 2020
Meditation and Mindfulness for Anxiety and Stress
Meditation and Mindfulness for Anxiety and Stress Woman Meditating With a large part of the world focusing on social distancing, it’s worth seeing what we can do on our own…
April 1, 2020
Two Common Causes of Fatigue and Depression
Fatigue and depression are both frequent complaints. Iron deficiency and thyroid function are both common causes, yet often not fully evaluated.
March 12, 2020
Herbal Medicine for Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition. For this week, we look at the research around herbal medicines for stress and anxiety.
February 12, 2020
Potential Mental, Emotional and Cognitive Side Effects of Statin Medications
Statin drugs have been some of the best selling medications of all time. Millions of people take statin medication, and yet we're still learning about potential mental, emotional and cognitive side effects.
January 16, 2020
Saffron: A Medicinal Spice
Saffron has been a revered spice for thousands of years. More recently, research has started to explore its pharmacological effects on depression and other diseases.
November 27, 2019