For adults looking for ways to treat their depression without medications, one possible solution might be found in a Bikram yoga studio. Bikram yoga is heated yoga, with sessions conducted in rooms heated to about 105°F. In a study involving 80 participants, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) found that … Read More
Because there are multiple types of depression, anyone feeling as if he or she is battling the condition might understandably wonder, “What kind of depression do I have?” The most severe form is major depressive disorder, or MDD. People with MDD feel down most or all of the time and … Read More
In Part 1, you learned about an amazing 2-in-1 natural treatment for simultaneously beating depression AND arthritis. S-adenosyl- methionine, or SAM-e (pronounced Sammy) for short, has been shown in multiple studies to naturally treat depression and joint pain just as effectively as prescription antidepressants and NSAIDS. Part 1 focused on … Read More
If you’ve been feeling down in the dumps for a while, and especially if you have thoughts of suicide, it’s time to visit your doctor or a mental health care professional. (If you’re feeling really hopeless, don’t hesitate to visit your nearest emergency room or urgent care center.) Most of … Read More
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of joint disease, arising from the breakdown of cartilage, bone, and other tissues in the joints.1 The knees and hips are most commonly affected, followed by the spine, feet, and hands. After age 50, your risk of osteoarthritis increases dramatically. By age 65, 80% … Read More
Vitamin D researchers recently published the first-ever systematic review of studies linking vitamin D deficiency and depression. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with depression in many observational studies and randomized controlled trials, but until January of 2013, no systemic review summarizing the research on vitamin D deficiency and … Read More
October is a special month for depression. Calls came from around the world for ending the stigmatization of depression and recognizing it as a treatable illness. Loud cries also went out for better access to screening and treatment as well as more research on identifying the cause and developing effective … Read More
