Omega-3 and mood improvement go hand in hand. Fish oil, the term used to describe omega-3 fatty acids, is one of the most well-studied supplements on the planet. As far as all natural mood enhancers are concerned, fish oil ranks high atop the list of anxiolytic supplements with the likes of L-Theanine and L-Tyrosine. Omega-3s […]
The Mood Cure – by Julia Ross
This book is my bible for nutritional therapy! Julia Ross writes from 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinic director, working with people suffering from addictions, eating disorders, and various mood disorders. She began to discover that her clients who did not respond to psychotherapy were suffering from real biochemical disorders that responded […]
Have you heard of tapping for anxiety?
There are many different tapping techniques for anxiety and other conditions – feelings, problems, trauma. One of the most popular methods is called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). It’s a technique developed from acupuncture, but instead of using needles to stimulate the acupuncture points, you tap lightly with your fingers on the points. The theory […]
6 Benefits Of Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness is a practice which teaches you to bring your attention to the present moment, and away from worrying about the future or the past. There are an increasing number of research studies which demonstrate the benefits of mindfulness meditation – and the best thing is that you can demonstrate the benefits very easily […]
Is It True That Smiling Can Reduce Stress?
Until the 1960s, people were brought up to hide their feelings (especially the bad ones) and show a brave face to the world. Then the human growth movement introduced the idea that repressing was bad, and it was much healthier to express your feelings. There are good things about being more emotionally honest – it […]
Mindfulness Reduces Stress
Mindfulness meditation has been studied a lot in recent years, and it’s been shown to have all sorts of benefits. In particular, we know that mindfulness reduces stress and anxiety. But “mindfulness” does not just refer to meditation – it’s a state of conscious awareness, the opposite of acting like a robot. It’s possible […]
Mindfulness Meditation For Anxiety
Here is a 3 minute mindfulness mediation for anxiety, to watch or listen and follow along. Mindfulness meditation is about bringing your conscious awareness to the present moment – to the “here” and “now” where you are safe and everything is ok. It’s the opposite of feeling stressed or anxious, when most of your attention […]
How Mindfulness Meditation Helps Your Brain
Would you like to know one of the most effective ways to keep your brain healthy and reduce anxiety? Yes, mindfulness meditation helps your brain counter the negative effects of stress. It’s a method that’s been practiced and studied for years, and has enthusiastic support from practitioners and health professionals. Now, we have evidence of […]
Manage Stress To Overcome Anxiety and Depression
We’ve seen how stress makes you anxious and depressed. So what can you do about it? How can you stop the effects of stress on your brain? Here’s the short answer: do things that keep your brain flexible. Do new things, make new connections, stretch past your comfort zone. It seems there is quite a […]
How Stress Affects Your Brain And Makes You Anxious
Stress is not always a bad thing. We need challenges to keep us active and alert, mentally as well as physically. But science is beginning to discover what we all know instinctively— ongoing stress fries your brain. Sharp Brains has an excellent article which explains how stress affects your brain: Too much stress […]
