(Natural News) Loneliness and feelings of isolation are becoming more common in this age of connectivity. In fact, more than three in five Americans are lonely, according to a recent survey released by health insurer Cigna Insurance. Even then, more and more people are reporting that they often feel left out, are poorly understood and […]

(Natural News) Despite preconceptions about psychedelic mushrooms, widely known as “magic mushrooms,” multiple researchers over the last decade have uncovered significant psychological benefits from their use, especially for people suffering from mental disorders. While the active compound in shrooms called psilocybin can cause hallucinations, it has also been proven to be a promising treatment for anxiety and […]

(Natural News) More and more studies are coming to light that show the impact of food on mental health, particularly mental disorders like anxiety. Registered dietitian and functional medicine practitioner Ali Miller says that eating certain foods can counteract the harmful effects of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Food can affect mental health Miller notes that humans’ primal fight-or-flight instinct isn’t suited for modern […]

(Natural News) It remains unclear whether antidepressants are an effective treatment for depression in adults, according to a recent review. Published in BMJ Open, it revealed that previous clinical trials and existing studies do not provide conclusive evidence that antidepressants can treat symptoms of depression better than alternative treatments. Depression: Types, symptoms and causes Depression is […]

(Natural News) A study conducted by researchers from the University of Montreal (UdeM) in Canada found significant evidence to suggest that teenagers get more depressed the more time they spend looking at screens – whether that be a phone, computer or TV screen. They say that these negative effects tend to show up within a year of their increased use […]

(Natural News) Complementary and alternative approaches for the treatment of various types of dementia are steadily gaining traction due to the limited effectiveness of currently used medications. In the case of Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive enhancers like donepezil, memantine and galantamine have been found to produce varying results in multiple studies. Their effects also appear to be short-lived […]

(Natural News) According to Mental Health America, at least six million men in the U.S. are affected by depression annually. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that compared to women, men died by suicide at a rate of 3.54 percent higher in 2017. In the same vein, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism notes […]

(Natural News) Patients with depression often experience gastrointestinal distress, a group of digestive disorders marked by lingering symptoms, such as constipation, bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping. According to a study published in the journal Gastroenterology, the two disorders are connected by a common cause: low levels of serotonin, also known the “happy chemical.” Depression and gastrointestinal distress go hand […]

(Natural News) The volatile oils present in plants have long been used to treat common human ailments. The earliest records of their use date as far back as the time of the Ancient Egyptians, who were credited with inventing the first ever method of extraction for these precious oils. Today, these natural products are known as essential oils […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Iran and the U.S. determined whether aromatherapy can improve symptoms commonly experienced by women postpartum. Their results were published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Aromatherapy is a popular method of reducing the symptoms of various physiologic processes and diseases. The researchers conducted a systematic review of […]