(Natural News) The supplement 5-HTP is touted by many for its brain benefits, which include enhanced cognitive function and the treatment of depression, anxiety, and insomnia, among others. While many people believe in and advocate the use of this supplement, many also insist that there is a lack of scientific evidence to back its purported benefits. […]

(Natural News) According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as many as 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorder. People who have this condition experience abnormal sleep patterns that often interfere with physical, mental, and emotional health. Stress and anxiety have been known to cause and worsen sleep disorders. Luckily, anxiety-induced sleeplessness […]

(Natural News) Your brain relies on serotonin for some of its most important mental functions. An article in Be Brain Fit stated that this important neurotransmitter is synthesized from tryptophan, one of the most misunderstood and important of all amino acids. Many mental issues have been attributed to low levels of serotonin. Anxiety, depression, and […]

(Natural News) There are a lot of things that a person can do to improve sleep during menopause. Some examples include dietary changes, exercise, stress management, and mind-body therapies. However, natural supplements are also effective in treating these unpleasant symptoms. (h/t PsychologyToday.com) Melatonin: Melatonin isn’t just for making a person sleep better. It can also improve […]

(Natural News) Using amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids can help in the management of bipolar disorder, according to an article published on the website PsychologyToday.com. In the article, it was suggested that taking the amino acid L-tryptophan at the dose between two to three grams (g) every day or 25 to 100 milligrams (mg) […]

(Natural News) Individually, anxiety and depression are both hard to deal with. However, many people have to deal with both. Approximately 85 percent of people with depression also experience some anxiety; while 90 percent of people with anxiety also suffer from depression. Knowing how to manage and treat depression and anxiety can help improve one’s […]