The acronym for seasonal affective disorder, SAD, is a perfect fit. Because that’s exactly how folks who suffer from this condition, sometimes called winter depression or the winter blues, feel. Shorter days, less sunlight and holiday pressures can all add up to a serious case of the ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:December 6, 2018
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Cure anxiety and depression with gut bacteria in 4 steps
Everyone feels a bit down from time to time. And we all experience some anxiety occasionally. But if your “every once in a while” starts happening more often, your doctor may suggest putting you on an antidepressant. Before you submit to popping those heavy-duty pills, which come with a spotty ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 2, 2017
3 things you’ll be stunned are making you sad
Ever find yourself in a foul mood but you can’t figure out why? Sometimes when you’re down in the dumps it’s simply a case of “the Monday’s.” Or maybe you can trace it back to something as simple as being stuck in traffic, or a comment a friend made. But when you can’t pinpoint what’s making ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 20, 2017
Stress and Heart Disease: Hidden complication quadruples your death risk
If you or a loved one is suffering from heart disease you sure don’t need me to tell you what a struggle it can be to try to get, and stay, healthy. You already know that heart disease can be a killer. But now new research has revealed that the disease’s killer instinct can be set to turbo ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 27, 2017
8 unexpected signs of depression
You probably think you know what depression looks like. We’ve all seen it acted out countless times on television and in movies. You sleep all the time, you cry all the time, and you eat ice cream all the time. To be fair these can all indeed be symptoms of clinical depression. However, they’re ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 28, 2017
Supercharge your serotonin for a happiness boost
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that circulates in your brain helping to regulate your feelings of anxiety, happiness level and overall mood. But when you run low in this critical brain chemical it’s hard to feel happy. In fact, low serotonin can trigger a bout of the blues, or even worse a case ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 28, 2017
8 surprising signs you’re low on vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the proper functioning of your brain and nervous system, as well as the creation of red blood cells. Yet experts say B12 shortages may be one of the leading vitamin deficiencies worldwide, with nearly 25 percent of adults over the age of 50 running low in this ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 17, 2018
The belly bug secret to beating depression
It’s safe. It’s affordable. There are no side effects (well, except GOOD ones that is). And it can effectively relieve depression, according to researchers at the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute. I’m talking about probiotics. As exciting new research confirms gut bugs could ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 8, 2018
8 surprising signs you are low on vitamin D
Years ago we spent far more time outdoors enjoying the sunshine and fresh air, and vitamin D deficiency was virtually unknown. But now with our newfound fear of the sun, and increasingly indoor focused lifestyles, experts say as many as three out of four Americans aren’t getting enough of the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 8, 2018
Magnesium: The most important mineral most folks ignore
If some weirdo walked up you and asked you to list the most important minerals you need for good health what would you answer? Most folks might manage to sputter out iron and calcium, and perhaps even potassium. But few of us would think of the mineral magnesium. And that’s a shame, because ... Read More ›
