Research on Black Seed, Mental Health and Dementia Prevention
Black seed is a common Middle Eastern spice with a long history of medicinal use. Recent research suggests potential use for mental health conditions.
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December 1, 2023
Sleep Deprivation as a Treatment for Depression
Sleep deprivation often has a surprising short-term benefit on the symptoms of depression. Certain techniques might be able to extend the effects to help relieve depressive symptoms.
July 1, 2023
Homeopathy for the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety
Homeopathy is a controversial style of treatment that can be utilized for treating depression and anxiety. As such, it is worth exploring the latest research about its effects.
May 28, 2023
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a fairly new treatment option that appears to hold promise for reducing or eliminating the symptoms of depression.
May 12, 2023
Iron and Mental Health
While normally thought of as just a treatment for iron-deficiency anemia, iron also appears to have a significant role in mental health.
April 14, 2023
Folate and Depression
Data suggests that folate may have modest benefits for helping to reduce symptoms of depression. It likely works best in those that are deficient and when taken for longer periods of time.
February 3, 2023
Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Mental Health
Acetyl-L-carnitine is a compound that improves energy production in the brain and body, with possible benefits for treating depression and dementia.
October 28, 2022
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.
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
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
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