All posts tagged with mind body science

(Natural News) When it comes to taking care of one’s health, men tend to lag behind their female counterparts. Maybe it’s the machismo, maybe it’s that men are more afraid of doctors, or maybe it’s because men don’t like to admit that something might be wrong. Whatever the reason, the lack of self care will […]

(Natural News) There’s an ancient Jewish proverb that goes, ‘An unexamined dream is like an unopened letter.’ Dreams are our subconscious’ way of reaching out to us. It tells us what are hidden fears, aspirations, and needs are. It tells us the state of our mental health in much the same way that a green […]

(Natural News) Why do we remember an event in vivid detail and forget the rest, no matter how many times they occur? Why do we remember where we were and what we were doing during the 9/11 terrorist attack, but keep on forgetting where we last put the car keys? Blame it on flash bulb […]

(Natural News) One of the quickest ways to initiate depression physiologically is to destroy your intestinal microbiota and block your body’s ability to utilize nutrients. Medications for acid reflux do just that. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are prescribed to reduce stomach acid, but in the process, they damage the colonization of your microbiota, severely altering the […]

(Natural News) It is easy to understand that having a heart attack can be a physically devastating experience. What many of us may not realize, however, is the emotional toll such an event takes on a patient. Many heart attack victims start feeling very anxious about their health, becoming convinced that they are dying. Heart […]

(Natural News) Depression can be a difficult illness to manage. Most people think of it largely as a mental illness, but the effects it can have on a person’s physical health are significant. For example, those suffering from depression are more likely than others to eat a poor diet that jeopardizes their heart health. The […]

(Natural News) ADHD is a very controversial diagnosis, with many people suspecting it’s a way to drum up some business for doctors and pharmaceutical companies. After all, there is no type of scientific test to diagnose it. However, it is true that some children really do have trouble concentrating that extends beyond the typical levels […]

(Natural News) Parents of teens know this familiar scene: The adolescent comes home from school, his eyes almost drooping, his body limp. It’s been a long day. But he still has a lot of things to do. There’s a long exam tomorrow, and a paper to boot. So he fishes out the can of energy drink from his […]

(Natural News) Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental health issue? With one out of every four Americans expected to experience a mental health condition during their lifetime, there is a good chance your life will be touched by mental illness. Why are so many people experiencing serious mental problems these days? According […]

(Natural News) Heart disease claims more American lives than any other disease. A quarter of all deaths in our country are caused by heart disease. Close to 800,000 people have a first heart attack each year, and it kills over half a million people annually. There are many theories about how best to prevent coronary […]