depression

Ok so perhaps you're feeling a little down as the days grown darker and the cold weather hits.  For many people winter can be a slightly more depressing time of year.  And while light itself can be a very good way to improve your mood--through the use of specially designed lights that help with seasonal affective disorder and the like--using colour can also be a good way to liven thin

The mind-body connection is increasing being studied as a potent force for activating and maintaining good health.  More than simply a set of flaky words or ideas, this powerful force is being investigated by the scientific community and leading health experts.  So far the results are promising.

When it comes to getting the most out of a food source, nothing beats the power of Maca.  Maca is a Peruvian superfood designed to help with energy levels, sexual function and a variety of other ailments.

While Tai Chi is a known as a peaceful form of martial arts, there is one thing that it can certainly defeat and that is fighting off depression.  According to a recent study, elderly people suffering from depression can be helped by regular Tai Chi.

Although depression is essentially a mood disorder, there are also a variety of physical symptoms that accompany it.  Because the body and mind are so connected, the physical symptoms of depression are just as real to sufferers as the mental state.

Bipolar disorder is a tragic mental illness that affects people of all ages. Some of the most tragic cases of the disease are when it afflicts teenagers due to the pivotal nature of that time in their life and the difficulties involved in both being a teenager and dealing with a teenager. About one in every hundred and fifty people has the disease, seven percent of those being teenagers.

According to a recent study conducted by Dutch researchers, heart patients with poor health outlooks were found to be less likely to complain to their physicians or nurses about their conditions.  The study in fact concluded that people with type D personalities (a person prone to worry, depression, fear and dist

Negative thinking is rampant in our society, with increasing levels of stress and anxiety putting people into a continuous state of fight or flight.  Once negative thinking patterns get established it can be quite difficult to break them.  But, paying attention to that little voice in your head that is telling you, you should have done this or that, can be an important means of learni

A recent study reveals what many say has long been known, that depressed people are more likely to smoke and to do so heavily.  According to a new government report, new sorts of programs which help target depression are needed in order to help people quit smoking.

Folic Acid is one of the B vitamins.  It is sometimes also known as folacin, folate or pteroylglutamic acid (PGA).  Folate is considered to be one of the best brain foods around.  It is needed for both energy production and for the normal functioning and formation of red blood cells in the body.  Folic

Ever more people are now suffering from the effects of anxiety and depression.  These two disorders are often part of the same mood disorder and both states can lead to a great deal of upset in the sufferer’s life.  While serious clinical depression and anxiety disorders often require medical intervention, inclu

 

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a naturally-occurring amino acid and is obtained from the seeds of an African plant called Griffonia simplicifolia. It is the metabolic precursor to serotonin, which helps regulate our mood and can help with anxiety.

If you're getting a little moody during the holiday season, go out and get a hug. A new Canadian study found that people who are hugged regularly are generally happier and mentally healthier than those who attended church regularly.

People who are physically active tend to be less depressed than those who live a more sedentary lifestyle. Regular physical activity seems to have antidepressant qualities that can help increase endorphins, the feel good hormone. Not only does exercise induce endorphins, it helps creates neural growth in the brain which is important in a depressed brain that is depleted of neurons.

Why would you not want to be happier? Everyone needs a little more happiness in their life – being happy actually boosts immunity , improves mental functioning and helps you handle stressful situations better. Try the following tips to inject a little happiness into your everyday life:

Gaining weight but have no reason why? If you have been following your diet religiously and exercising regularly but are still gaining you may be puzzled. The answer could be stress. Stress not only increases your risk of getting sick by weakening your immune system but it can also rob you of sleep and lead to weight gain.

Do you need more Omega 3 fatty acids in your diet? Chances are that you do because studies have found that many people do not get enough Omega 3’s and if we all had adequate amounts in our bodies, there are a number of diseases and ailments that could be prevented. 

The most common type of mental disorder is depression and it affects about 340 million people worldwide. Even though this problem is extremely widespread, it still goes undiagnosed in many people who continue to suffer in silence.

How much power does your mind have over your body? The jury is still out on this one but many studies have found that having a positive attitude , especially in the worst of times can not only help you overcome struggles but possibly help you cure disease and common ailments.

Depression is one of the most common psychological problems that people suffer from today. It is estimated that up to 20% of Americans exhibit depression symptoms at some point in their lives. This disorder is caused by a variety of different factors, some of which include genetics, life circumstance and biochemical changes.

Horses are not only beautiful creatures, but they can help people heal in the most amazing ways. Science has proven that having a pet can benefit humans in many ways - it brings your heart rate down, calms your nerves, wards off depression and even makes you live longer. A horse, on the other hand can do so much more.

For infants who are one week old, the average length of sleep per day is 16 hours. This is not to say that every child sleeps this much, to some parents; dismay! Some babies suffer from colic, hunger, or may be teething. Some people believe that babies who sleep less are geniuses or have a higher I.Q. Although there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.

It is the day after New Years and chances are that a lot of people are not feeling that great after a big night of partying. If you drank last night you knew the hangover was coming yet we all tend to forget just how bad too much alcohol can make you feel.  But why does alcohol make you feel so terrible?

Feeling a tinge of the winter blues? Most people start to feel a little down in the winter time-less sunlight, more rain, cold weather-it all adds up to equal tiredness and a little moodiness at times. It is not uncommon to reach for foods to make you feel better. “Comfort foods” are most often eaten during the fall and winter and it is not a coincidence that this is the same time when people often put on a few pounds.