Posts Tagged ‘Depression’
Why I Believe Treating Mood Disorders Starts In the Gut
All disease begins in the gut – Hippocrates In the clinic I see a lot of patients with varying forms of mood disorders. It could be primary depression or anxiety, where they are looking for alternative treatment options, or it could be secondary, a mental health condition that has arisen due to a longer term…
Read MoreAre You Negative Nancy or Positive Pete? How Your Mind, Attitudes & Beliefs Are Shaping Your Health
If you asked your best friend or wife to describe you, do you think they’d call you a Negative Nancy or a Positive Pete? No you can’t ask your mum, she’s too biased! It may sound flippant, but this is a really important question for your health. So I’ll just wait here while you ask…
Read MoreEasy Tips for Turning Off the Stress Switch
Did you know that stress is one of the common, biggest, risk factors behind many of today’s chronic diseases? Constant, high levels of stress, and a badly functioning stress response, have been implicated with: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. Cancer. Cardiovascular disease and heart disease. To live a long,…
Read More3 Herbs to Enhance Your Mood Naturally
Do you know a misery merchant? The sort of person that no matter what happens, is always feeling down, unhappy or blue? While it is natural to have days when you’re feeling a little out of sorts, regular problems with mood can really make life, well miserable… pardon the pun! Mood disorders are a common…
Read MoreDon’t Forget to Breathe
Most of us, without a doubt, would not for one second dismiss the importance of correct nutrition, adequate rest and exercise in the maintenance of optimum health. But what about breathing? Our breath can be one of the most overlooked facets of our health program, one of the most overlooked and one of the most…
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