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Mental Disorders

06/08/2018 / By Janine Acero

Many mental illnesses are inflammation based: More and more science backs up a link between gut health and mental health

You may have heard before that your stomach is home to trillions of bacteria. These microorganisms help break down the food you eat and have a lot to do with the quality of your overall health. But did you know that the state of your gut can impact the state of your mind, and in turn may affect your […]

05/24/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Your handshake may be a good indicator of how healthy your brain is

A hand grip may be a normal, everyday thing for men and women alike but a recent study showed that the strength of a handshake can indicate a person’s brain health. Using the data of 475,397 people from the general population in the U.K., and 1,162 participants who were diagnosed with schizophrenia, researchers discovered that grip […]

05/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Clinical trials prove that antioxidants and amino acid supplements can treat psychosis

Researchers have found that antioxidant and amino acid supplementation can treat psychosis. The article, published in the journal Early Intervention in Psychiatry, also indicated that these nutrient-based compounds could be used as an adjunctive treatment in first episode psychosis by reducing its symptoms. In a systematic review, researchers at Western Syndey University’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine […]

04/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Plant-based supplements that can help balance your emotions

The conventional treatment for mental disorders uses various synthetic medications to suppress the faulty processes. These drugs have numerous negative side effects, so an article by American Herbalists Guild recommends plant-based supplements that can assist emotional balance. These supplements are rich in adaptogens, which are natural substances that calm the body. Many of them are nervines, […]

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