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12/17/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

9 Ideas to reduce stress in your life

If you’ve been getting sick for no apparent reason, you may be suffering from chronic stress. Most people are so used to being stressed that they don’t even do anything to address it, which should not be the case. Failing to maintain healthy stress levels can interfere with the different functions of the body and increase the […]

12/07/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Taking the time to become aware of your body can dramatically improve your heart rate

It’s normal to feel your heart racing, especially when you’re nervous or excited. However, if this continues for a long time, it can cause the heart to crash and burn. This can mean an underlying problem which must be attended to immediately. To improve heart rate, researchers from Sao Paulo State University, Salgado Institute of Integral Health, and Nove […]

11/21/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Balance your GABA levels to reduce your risk for many physical and mental health disorders

There are so many things in life that can make people stressed. Fortunately, the body has its own way of coping with the pressure of everyday life. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that also functions as a neurotransmitter, and one of the most important ones at that. It is derived from glutamate, a neurotransmitter produced […]

11/15/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Rosemary found to exhibit powerful anti-anxiety effects

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental disorders in the world. Unfortunately, existing medications for it are associated with adverse side effects. Many patients suffering from anxiety now prefer alternative treatment methods, which include the use of herbal medicines. A group of researchers from Iran showed that hydroalcoholic extracts of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) have potential use as […]

11/03/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Stressed out? Just 20 minutes of deep breathing and meditation each day significantly improves your mood

When life gets a little too stressful, it’s important to drop everything for a few minutes and just breathe. Otherwise, stress could progress into more complicated things like anxiety and depression. A study, published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, reveals that Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, a yogic practice involving controlled breathing, can effectively improve stress-induced disorders. There’s […]

11/01/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

From making you more forgetful to increasing your risk of dementia, here are 12 things that chronic stress does to your brain

Every day, people encounter things that stress them out, whether it be school, work, or even other people. Because it is so common to experience stress, many people have come to accept it as a constant part of their lives and have stopped trying to alleviate it. However, this should not be the case since constantly being stressed can […]

10/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Study: Depressed, elderly people can benefit from aromatherapy massage

Mental health is a major concern for the young and the old alike. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, geriatric depression occurs in 15 percent of the elderly population. Researchers from Chengdu Medical College revealed that aromatherapy massage and inhaling essential oils can be used as alternative remedies for geriatric depression. More than 90 percent of depression […]

10/24/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Aromatherapy massage and inhalation reduces depression symptoms in older people

A study conducted by researchers from Chengdu Medical College showed that aromatherapy massage and inhalation can be used to treat depression in elderly people. In this study, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, the researchers looked at the effects of aromatherapy massage and inhalation on geriatric depression through a prospective, randomized controlled clinical […]

10/21/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

How to increase your GABA levels naturally

When it comes to brain function, it’s always important to maintain just the right balance of neurotransmitters so that the brain remains in top condition. One neurotransmitter whose deficiency has been linked to different mental conditions is gamma-aminobutyric acid, better known as GABA. Fortunately, there are many ways to increase GABA levels naturally. Neurotransmitters are chemicals responsible […]

10/19/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Controlled yogic breathing found to effectively reduce stress-induced disorders

Constantly being stressed is not good for the body. It can result in disorders, such as anxiety and depression, that could be disabling to the affected individual. A study, published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, looked at the potential use of yogic breathing practice, Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, as a treatment for stress-induced disorders. Many cases of […]

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