(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) 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) People who suffer from chronic pain often report somatic awareness, a condition marked by heightened sensitivity to a variety of sensations and symptoms. These non-specific symptoms, which often include headaches, sore joints, itchy skin, constipation or shortness of breath, have no physiological explanation; nevertheless, they are enough to cause emotional distress to those who experience […]

(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 […]

(Natural News) Whether it’s night or day, at least 40 percent of the people in the world are on their phones and browsing through social media. That means at least a staggering three billion thumbs are scrolling mindlessly through all sorts of apps and websites, from Facebook and Instagram to Twitter. On average, people spend about […]

(Natural News) Music is a universal language that everyone — regardless of culture or race — can understand. Musicians claim that it allows them to communicate with people in ways that the human language does not. And while music is often associated with mood-lifting benefits, it also possesses healing properties that extends to the physical body. This is […]

(Natural News) Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental illness that has diverse causes and clinical manifestations. According to statistics, MDD affects up to 20 percent of the world’s population. Although numerous pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments have been developed for MDD, treatment outcomes are still unsatisfactory. Researchers, therefore, are currently in search of new ways […]

(Natural News) The state of microbial communities present in the gut greatly impacts overall health. A well-balanced microbial composition leads to surprising health benefits, while an imbalanced one triggers inflammation, which is the root cause of most diseases. To fix this imbalance, supplementation with probiotics — live bacteria that can restore gut microbial equilibrium — is the […]

(Natural News) Anxious and depressed? Massachusetts-based researchers suggest taking up breathing exercises or yoga sessions to ease your symptoms. The two practices appear to improve mood by stimulating the vagus nerves and increasing the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an essential neurotransmitter in the brain. Vagus nerves serve as connections between the base of the brain and many […]

(Natural News) The world is more connected than ever. Social media has made it easier for people around the world to communicate and share their ideas with each other. Data suggest there are more than three billion people on social media today. These people spend approximately one-seventh of their waking lives scrolling through different platforms. Global averages of social media […]