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The Psychological Benefits of an Uncluttered Space

The Psychological Benefits of an Uncluttered Space

The Psychological Benefits of an Uncluttered Space   According to an article published in Psychology Today, living with clutter involves a sense of feeling scattered and anxious, and these feelings can be improved by decluttering your environment. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201802/6-benefits-uncluttered-space Decluttering creates a sense of confidence – you see yourself as more competent. In order to declutter your environment […]

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Hypochondriacs Really Do Have a Higher Risk of Illness

Hypochondriacs Really Do Have a Higher Risk of Illness

Hypochondriacs: Do Have a Higher Risk of Illness? Hypochondriasis is the diagnosis is given to people who seem fearful about being or becoming ill, without a clear basis for that concern.  Psychiatry also calls it illness anxiety disorder. Swedish researchers have now published a study in the scientific  journal JAMA Psychiatry which found that people […]

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LONELINESS AS A PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM

LONELINESS AS A PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM

IS LONELINESS LINKED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEMENTIA? Social isolation is increasingly being identified as a risk factor for the earlier onset of dementia. Along with alcohol abuse and depression, a recently published study from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) documents loneliness as one of a number of risk factors correlated with early- […]

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Do The Weight Loss Drugs Wegovy, and Zepbound Help Depression and Anxiety?

Do The Weight Loss Drugs Wegovy, and Zepbound Help Depression and Anxiety?

Weight Loss Drugs & Depression and Anxiety According to research published by Epic Research weight loss drugs were linked to a lower likelihood of depression and anxiety diagnoses, The researchers looked at over three million diabetic patients and nearly one million non-diabetic patients taking GLP-1 medications, which is the class of drugs representing popular name brands such […]

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Bikram Yoga May Improve Depression

Bikram Yoga May Improve Depression

A recent study published in the journal of Clinical Psychiatry : 10.4088/JCP.22m14621 suggests that sessions of heated Bikram yoga reduce the symptoms of depression. A randomized controlled clinical trial of adults with moderate-to-severe depression was completed with the study subjects attending twice weekly sessions over an 8 week period. Those who participated in heated yoga sessions experienced significant reductions […]

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Does Gluten Cause Neurologic Disease?

Does Gluten Cause Neurologic Disease?

Does Gluten Cause Neurologic Disease? The diagnosis of Celiac Disease is made when gluten sensitivity is documented in the context of abdominal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal bloating and abdominal pain. The  diagnostic term Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) is used for patients who test negative for Celiac Disease, but  have these  gastrointestinal symptoms when gluten is […]

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Natural, Non-toxic Treatments for Stress/Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia

Natural, Non-toxic Treatments for Stress/Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia

In the era of TV advertising for medications we often see depiction of the miraculous ability to solve many of life’s difficulties by taking the newest pill on the market. We see the depressed person suddenly happy and productive. We see the insomniac sleep like a baby. And generally, we are given the feeling that […]

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Natural, Non-toxic Treatments for Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia

Natural, Non-toxic Treatments for Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia

In the era of TV advertising for medications we often see depiction of the miraculous ability to solve many of life’s difficulties by taking the newest pill on the market. We see the depressed person suddenly happy and productive. We see the insomniac sleep like a baby. And generally, we are given the feeling that […]

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Amino Acids: Stress, Depression, Migraines, Weight Control

Amino Acids: Stress, Depression, Migraines, Weight Control

Amino Acids are the building blocks for proteins, hormones and neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are naturally occurring substances, which are secreted between brain cells and are needed for sending information through the brain and nervous system. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter. The major antidepressant medications were developed to enhance the amount of serotonin between the neurons (brain cells) […]

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