(Natural News) Having sufficient sleep is a must for everyone. It helps keep the body in tip-top shape by allowing it to rest, repair tissues and store short-term memories. However, some people have trouble sleeping and wake up in the middle of the night. Here are 10 reasons why this happens: 1. Feeling anxious or […]

(Natural News) Scientists are looking at the benefits of going on a mushroom trip, especially when it comes to treating severe anxiety and depression. In particular, the psilocybin in magic mushrooms improves mental health by “resetting” the brain. From the 1950s to 1970s, researchers tested the use of hallucinogens to treat psychiatric problems. One of their options […]

(Natural News) Facing a crisis is a fact of life – be it a medical emergency, a sudden change in your financial circumstances or some other kind of catastrophe. One thing that makes them all similar is the fact that every crisis takes a toll on your mental health. How strongly you respond to this turbulent time in your […]

(Natural News) It’s a stress-ridden world. So stressful, that around 75 percent of American adults report experiencing moderate to high levels of stress in a study by the American Psychological Association. To help deal with this pervasive issue, researchers from South Korea’s Sahmyook University suggest using music for reducing stress. The study, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, showed that […]

(Natural News) Stress in the workplace is a growing problem that affects not only the well-being of the employees, but also the productivity of the company. Occupational stress manifests when an employee’s work starts demanding things that surpass his capacity. An example would be unexpected responsibilities that don’t align with the skills and knowledge of […]

(Natural News) Dizziness is a common term used to describe feelings of lightheadedness, wooziness, and unsteadiness. It can also refer to the false sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving. People who are suffering from recurring or severe dizziness know how much of an unpleasant experience it is and how it can interfere with daily life. […]

(Natural News) Negative emotions can be overwhelming. People often surrender to these feelings and lash out, complicating their situation further. Whether it is dealing with another person or oneself, emotions can be difficult to manage. However, there are ways to properly handle them. Psychotherapy, in particular, is designed to help people pinpoint the roots of […]

(Natural News) Scientists have long believed that bidirectional communication exists between the gut and the brain. In fact, evidence suggesting that the gut microbiota — the diverse community of microbes living in the human gut — interacts with the central nervous system (CNS) and influences brain function has increased over the years. Recent studies even propose that this […]

(Natural News) If you suffer from anxiety and you don’t want to take psychiatric medications, you might have been focusing on some tried-and-true ways to cope with your feelings, such as exercise and meditation. However, there is another way to approach this condition that you may not have thought of: dietary adjustments. According to a […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the journal Obesity has revealed that there is a potential link between socioeconomic status and obesity. Through questionnaires, researchers from the U.K. and Australia found that a lower socioeconomic status may indirectly contribute to a higher body mass index (BMI). The connection between income, obesity, and psychological distress […]