Anxiety and Depression is a ‘Thing’
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Reading the press, listening to the radio, or sourcing information from journals or other sources such as social media, it is hard to miss…
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Air Pollution Linked to Depression and Suicide
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The negative effects of polluted air on our physical health is well documented and emerging evidence is now highlighting the damage it can also…
The Endocannabinoid System and Stress
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How the Endocannabinoid System Interacts with the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis to Modulate the Stress Response by Dr Carrie Decker ND With as much attention as…
Adrenal Fatigue, Adrenal Insufficiency, or A Misnamed State of Hypofunction?
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Dr Carrie Decker ND, explores the terminology and the accuracy of the ubiquitous moniker of adrenal fatigue. “I’m so exhausted all the time, I…
Stress Reduction Through Meditation May Aid In Slowing The Progression Of Alzheimer’s Disease
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A pilot study shows promise for age-related cognitive diseases The results of the study appeared online October 10 in Neuroscience Letters.[1] It’s well known…
Chronic Stress Increases Infection Susceptibility
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It will come as no surprise to practitioners and clinicians that something goes awry with our immune systems capacity for protection in the face…
L-Theanine Reduces Anxiety – Quickly
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L-theanine is an amino acid found in tea leaves. Previous studies of dietary supplements of L-theanine have suggested a therapeutic benefit in reducing stress,…
Dr James Wilson – Recovering from Adverse Stress & Fatigue
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On the weekend of October 16th & 17th this year, Dr James Wilson is travelling from Arizona to present a seminar and workshop combination…
PEA – a Natural Antidepressant
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Phenylethylamine (PEA) is the compound found in chocolate that is thought to produce its positive effects on mood. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) is a particular…
Dark Chocolate Vs. Stress – The Dark Side Wins!
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Dietary preferences influence basal human metabolism and gut microbiome activity that in turn may have long-term health consequences. The present study reports the metabolic…