(Natural News) No matter what your age, the thought of going to the dentist might fill you with fear and/or anxiety. According to a study by a group of researchers who observed dental students, “dentists can smell when a patient is anxious.” The smell of fear or anxiety can even affect the performance of dentists, […]

(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 […]

(Natural News) In a study published in the journal Development and Psychopathology, researchers from University of California San Francisco (UCSF) discovered that pregnant mothers under considerable stress during their pregnancy may have babies with nervous disposition and weaker resilience to illness. According to an entry on UCSF.edu, a pregnant mother under stress during her second trimester may […]

(Natural News) Therapy dogs are popular when used to provide assistance and comfort to children, patients, and seniors. But there are also universities that have implemented programs wherein therapy dogs and their handlers visit campuses — although the efficacy of such programs has not been well-documented. One study, published in the journal Stress and Health, evaluated the […]

(Natural News) Anxiety affects millions of people every year, and anxiety disorders are considered to be the most prevalent of mental illnesses. Statistics show that in the United States, some 40 million adults grapple with an anxiety disorder every year — over 18 percent of the total adult population. It’s estimated that around 25 percent […]

(Natural News) Most modern applications of rosemary have to do with its distinct smell. Research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that the herb’s fragrant essential oils can be used for stress relief and as a treatment for mood disorders. Everybody goes through one form of stress or another. It’s the […]

(Natural News) A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined the therapeutic effects of acupuncture on behavioral changes caused by lipopolysaccharides (LPS), proving the far-reaching benefits of this ancient treatment approach. Thanks to the machinations of the media, you probably see emotional disorders like depression and anxiety as mere outcomes of a troubled […]

(Natural News) High-functioning anxiety is not recognized as a mental health disorder, but for those suffering from it, it’s as real as it can get. Based on a recent survey of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 40 million adults deal with anxiety disorder, with approximately 18 percent categorized in the high-functioning anxiety tier. […]

(Natural News) Treating anxiety, much like with other mental health problems, largely involves the use of prescribed drugs. However, it’s a well-known fact that the long-term use of these medications cause adverse side effects. Fortunately, herbal remedies are becoming more readily available. More sufferers are now opting for natural ways to treat their conditions, seeing how this option […]

(Natural News) Depression and related conditions like anxiety are a growing problem. These “invisible illnesses,” as they are often called, plague millions of people across the globe. In the U.S., antidepressant use has been on the rise for nearly two decades. Government survey data suggests that the use of antidepressant medication increased by a staggering […]