Condition Spotlight
Recent evidence suggests that depression, anxiety, antisocial behavior, learning disorders, or schizophrenia can be caused by biochemical imbalances, toxins, allergies, food sensitivities, and other environmental factors. Advances in nutritional therapy, orthomolecular medicine, mind/body medicine, environmental medicine, and other alternative therapies now offer many solutions to the treatment of mental disorders.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 30% of Americans suffer from some type of mental disorder severe enough to require psychiatric treatment.1 Incidences of depression and suicide are also rapidly increasing, especially among children and adolescents.
Fostering a healthy, heart conscious lifestyle could prevent you from developing Alzheimer’s Dementia among other neurological diseases. A new advisory from the American Health Association/American Stroke Association has released research revealing that a healthy lifestyle Read More
Heading back to school can be a stressful time for parents and kids. New teachers, new routines, new classmates, and sometimes new schools can be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. It is normal and natural for you Read More
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting over 21 million adults and 3.7 million children in the U.S., alone. And according to the World Health Organization, the severity and number of people Read More
Natural Medicines including Psychedelic Mushrooms have been making the news lately for the benefits being found by people suffering from a myriad of mental health issues. The most studied compound in these mushrooms, psilocybin, is Read More
In Seven Answers For Anxiety, Dr. Gregory Jantz presents seven simple and effective tips to reduce anxiety. Here are some easy-to-implement actions you can use today and every day to help maintain less anxiety in Read More
People seek out professional help for their mental health for many reasons. Whether or not you have a diagnosed mental health condition, talking to a professional about your mental health concerns can be valuable. These Read More
Scientific research has helped to bring mindfulness and meditation into mainstream culture, medicine, and psychology. Your doctor can officially prescribe ‘meditation’ as a treatment for depression or stress because it is now regarded as evidence-based. Read More
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, can be a very difficult condition to live with. It not only has a huge negative effect on the life of the sufferer, but it also has an impact on the Read More
According to a 2022 survey by the American Psychological Association, over 75% of U.S. adults are so stressed, it has negatively affected their health. This is troubling, because in addition to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, Read More
Stress is often an unavoidable part of life. Work, school, family, and relationships usually involve at least some stress. Life can mean a lot of juggling. Bills, pressure from your boss, illness of a loved Read More
Complementary and alternative therapies are health-related therapies that are not part of mainstream medical care. They are thought to increase wellbeing, aid relaxation, and promote good mental health.
You can use complementary and alternative therapies for different mental health needs and symptoms. There is more research into some complementary and alternative therapies than others. This means that there is more evidence that some work than there is for others.
While many physical conditions and disorders have been shown to cause psychological stress, studies have also found that psychological stress can likewise contribute to physical illness. The central nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system all respond to psychological stress. Depressed immune function is associated with many kinds of stress including bereavement, divorce, job loss, examinations, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and sleep deprivation. Up to 80% of health problems in the U.S. are considered stress-related. In large-scale studies conducted in 1967, those who became seriously ill reported having more stressful life events than those who were well.
Multiple daily stress has been shown to undermine health. When the body systems are overstimulated by stress, illness is likely to occur and cardiac disease may set in. Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness increase digestive problems and cancer growth. Fear, anxiety, and stress can also interfere with healing, compromise the immune system, and encourage cardiovascular disease.
Not all complementary and alternative therapies are regulated. It is important to make sure the therapist you choose is qualified.
