By Natural Blaze How to Outsmart Digital Isolation and Addiction, According to San Francisco State University Smartphones are a permanent fixture in most people’s lives, a constant source of notification and quasi-connection. The downside of that convenience is that many of us are also addicted…
By Josh Richardson Decades of research continue to unravel the relaxation response–the physiological and psychological opposite of the well-known fight-or-flight stress response that can be achieved through relaxation techniques like yoga or mediation–can reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension. High blood pressure, or hypertension,…
By Alex Pietrowski In recent years, the study of causes and treatments of depression has uncovered a link to the health of the microbiome within the body’s digestive system. The hypothesis is that the presence or absence of healthy digestive bacteria affects the way the…
As a class of pharmaceuticals, benzodiazepines are among the most widely prescribed medications in the world. There are just under 30 different drugs on the market in this category, and the chances are that you have taken one of them in the past, are currently…
By Anna Hunt Life is complicated. Even when we know we shouldn’t overreact to stressful situations, freak-outs happen. It takes practice and perseverance to train ourselves to stay calm when everything around us falls apart. It is not easy, but we can continue trying. Here’s…
By Joe Battaglia While many recent studies have suggested an association between obesity and common mental disorders, the exact nature of any relationship remains uncertain. We only know that there is indeed a relationship. The real question becomes whether or not their relationship is reciprocal….
By Carey Wedler For years, the opioid addiction and overdose crisis has been headline news across the United States, and rightly so. In 2012, 241,000 privately insured patients had an “opioid dependency diagnosis.” By 2016, that number had ballooned to 1.4 million, not including individuals on…
By Dr. Smith Vitamin D research continues to impress upon us the importance of appropriate sun exposure as the ideal way to optimize your vitamin D levels. Winter limits sun exposure for many up to six months of the year. During those times, your next best bet would…
By Natural Blaze People with anxiety and/or depression often think that they have some moral defect to cause their ruminating, intrusive thoughts. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. It is not your fault, at all. There are many factors that modern Westerners simply…
By Jake Van Der Borne Aromatherapy Scents for Emotional Balance Specific scents are helpful for different issues; someone who is dealing with depression may need an energizing aroma while an anxious person would benefit from more calming, soothing smells. In some cases, certain scents are…
Do you find yourself dreading Monday morning? Do you get a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach on Sunday night knowing you have to go back to work on Monday? Or do you even count down the hours until Monday morning with fear…
By Jake Van Der Borne All of us experience anxiety on occasion – it is a normal part of life. Our health, finances, jobs, and family all can cause us to worry at times. And, sometimes we experience feelings of nervousness, restlessness, and stress without knowing…
By Brent Chittenden Chamomile tea, also known as manzanilla tea, is an herbal tea made from a plant in the Asteraceae family. It usually comes from one of two varieties of the chamomile plant—German chamomile and Roman chamomile—and has numerous health benefits due to the presence…
By Organic and Healthy Magnesium is vitally important for biological function and optimal health. It’s the fourth most abundant mineral in your body, and researchers have detected more than 3,750 magnesium-binding sites on human proteins. More than 300 different enzymes also rely on magnesium for…
By Carey Wedler Social media erupted with grief Thursday upon news that Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell passed away. Though a medical examiner quickly ruled the death to be a suicide, his wife issued a statement Friday adding speculation to the circumstances surrounding his death. After…
According to the National Institute of Mental Health in the US, 6.5% of the population are afraid of flying. This might not sound like very many, but it works out to well over 20 million people. For some, this fear is linked to a bad…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor We’ve written before about the power of essential oils like lavender essential oil. Essential oils are the condensed, aromatic compounds that occur naturally in plants. Many, many of them have profound effects on the senses and our emotional state. They can be be inhaled…
By Organic and Healthy You’ve perhaps heard of adrenal fatigue, but may not know much about it. Fortunately, we’re here to show you some common signs you may be suffering adrenal fatigue – and to tell you what you can do about it! Adrenal fatigue…
By Anna Hunt Scientists discover that listening to the song “Weightless” by Marconi Union can results in a striking 65 percent reduction in a person’s overall anxiety, and a 35 percent reduction in their usual physiological resting rates. The Anxiety Pandemic Anxiety is a thin stream of fear…
By Mae Chan Intestinal bacteria are the focus of intense research by scientists worldwide. They play a significant role in causing and preventing hundreds of diseases. According to a new systematic review and meta-analysis, probiotics have several advantageous effects on mental health by lessening the…
