(Natural News) In addressing mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, nutrition matters. Studies have suggested that diet plays an important role in treating mental health. Likewise, mental health affects nutrition. Seven nutrients greatly impact mental health. Assess your intake of these nutrients, and try to increase your intake if you’re lacking. These nutrients include: Amino […]

(Natural News) A fairly recent research confirmed what many have suspected about omega-3 fatty acids: They really are good for the brain. This study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology’s Heart Failure, found that people with a high omega-3 index had a much lower risk of cognitive depression than those who […]

(Natural News) Do you realize that all of the preventable diseases that U.S. medical doctors can’t seem to cure are ones they now refer to as genetic, meaning you inherited them? But that’s next to impossible, since those same diseases barely existed in America just five generations ago. It all started with chemical medicine made […]

(Natural News) People who suffer from the debilitating effects of fibromyalgia could have a new lease on life with the benefits of the soursop (Annona muricata). In a study, which appeared in the peer-reviewed journal PharmaNutrition, researchers from the University of Seville in Spain have determined that soursop leaves have the ability to protect against hallmark symptoms of […]

(Natural News) If you’re depressed, you might be wary of taking antidepressants. Antidepressant use is incredibly common, with roughly one out of every 10 adults taking these drugs, but apprehension is certainly understandable given the dangerous side effects that are associated with these meds. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to suffer. Thankfully, there […]

(Natural News) Many people battle with depression and anxiety. However, drugs used to treat these conditions cause serious side effects. Because of this, a team of researchers from China, Iran, and the U.K. attempted to test saffron (Crocus sativus), a herbal medicine, can be used to treat depression and anxiety. And true enough, they found […]

(Natural News) Gastrodin is one of the main constituents of Oriental herbal medicine and has been previously shown to effectively treat various mood disorders. A study published in the Journal of Natural Medicines has suggested that it can also be used as an effective herbal preparation to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a […]

(Natural News) Living with a psychiatric disorder can be devastating for both sufferers and their loved ones. Unfortunately, many of the solutions offered by modern medicine do more harm than good while offering little in the way of relief. Thankfully, researchers have discovered that a compound in the popular Indian spice turmeric has the potential […]

(Natural News) Depressed because of heart problems? An Integrative Practitioner article suggested taking a lot of omega-3 supplements instead of antidepressants. Not only will you feel better, the supplements will also help protect your heart from cardiovascular diseases. A recently-released study covered the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on heart failure patients who also suffered […]

(Natural News) When the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Prozac first hit the market in 1988, around 2.5 million people were prescribed the drug. By 2002, that number had increased to 33 million. In the subsequent years, many other SSRIs have been produced and prescribed prolifically, with doctors handing them out like candy to anyone […]