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Episodes of stress, anxiety and depression are inevitable parts of human life, but when they become chronic and interfere with daily living, specific measures should be taken. Learn more here.
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Natural Depression Treatment
One to two grams of fish oil daily may help to alleviate mild depression. What are some of the other therapies Dr. Weil recommends?
 
Aging Overview
You cannot stop the changes of time, but you can modify lifestyle and activity as you age, and it is good to know that help is available to maintain the efficiency of your healing system. Health, financial and lifestyle choices can enhance the quality of your later years and create a life in balance.
Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is much more than the normal anxiety people experience day to day.
Compulsive Overeating
All eating disorders are serious medical conditions that can have a long-lasting impact on health and should be treated by experts in the field. Each may require a slightly different approach.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety is a normal reaction to certain situations, such as feeling tense when speaking in front of a large group or experiencing a racing heartbeat when faced with a dangerous situation.
Mid-Life Transition
Mid-life is when many people begin to experience breakdowns of the body. It needn't be that way - if you follow a healthy lifestyle in order to protect your body's healing system and maintain optimum health as you age.
Natural Depression Treatment
One to two grams of fish oil daily may help to alleviate mild depression. What are some of the other therapies Dr. Weil recommends?
Postpartum Depression
The term "Postpartum Depression" describes the range of physical, emotional and behavioral changes that many new mothers experience following the delivery of their babies. Symptoms of this condition can range from mild to severe.
Prozac Benefits Questioned
Prozac, and similar antidepressants taken by an estimated 40 million people, don't work except for the severely depressed, suggests a new analysis.
Stress
We experience potential stressors throughout our lives. Situations that can create stress are unavoidable. What we can control is how we react to them.
Tackling Physician Burnout
Nearly 40 percent of physicians say if they were deciding on a career again, they would not choose medicine. The Grapevine Process renews their enthusiasm.
Try Progressive Relaxation
Progressive relaxation is a way of releasing tension in muscles. A common technique is the following:
Abolish Electroshock Therapy?
I’ve been reading about electroshock therapy because it’s been recommended for a severely depressed friend. I’m horrified by the side effects. This seems to be a barbaric treatment. What are your views?
Adderall for ADHD?
I am 27 and have been taking Adderall for ADHD for about five years. Do you know of any negative long-term effects of this drug?
A Homeopathic Approach to Depression?
Do you have any information on the use of aurum for treating depression or anxiety? I'm aware that it comes in many forms. Is one better than another?
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