Stress vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference

With the exception of a few lucky ones, most of us have moments of stress or anxiety on a pretty regular basis. Stress and anxiety are both common – so common that the terms are often used interchangeably. And they also share a few overlapping symptoms. But despite their similarities, there are actually quite a few differences between experiencing stress and experiencing anxiety. Understanding what makes each of them unique can help you find more effective ways of coping with...

Schizophrenia – Natural Treatments

June is mental health awareness month and schizophrenia is arguably the most debilitating of psychiatric illnesses, psychologically, socially, and financially. It affects all aspects of a person’s life; how they feel, think, behave, and generally exist. Symptoms of schizophrenia include positive (hallucinations and delusions), negative (emotional blunting and apathy), and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, schizophrenia patients require lifelong treatment. Antipsychotic medications are the mainstay in the acute and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia. Almost one-third of patients with positive psychotic schizophrenic symptoms...

Ashwagandha: Health Benefits, Uses, Side Effects

There are more than 1,200 medicinal herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. Extracts and spices collected from roots, flowers, barks, fruits, and seeds can be used by themselves or combined with other herbs to target different body functions. Ashwagandha is one of the most famous herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, and it is used for several types of diseases and ailments. In the Ayurvedic medicine system, Ashwagandha is considered a Rasayana, or an herb that promotes longevity, memory, and general physical and mental...

10 Herbs and Supplements for Memory and Brain Health

What Do Weight-Gain, Poor Memory & Depression Have in Common?

Many of you already know that stress is one of the most common migraine triggers. STRESS CAN ALSO AFFECT HORMONES THAT CAUSE INCREASES IN ABDOMINAL FAT LEADING TO WEIGHT GAIN, COMPROMISED MEMORY AND DEPRESSION. HERE’S WHAT TO DO! The stress hormone “Cortisol,” which is released by our adrenal glands, can protect us in dangerous or trying times but if the stress is constant, then it can lower your immune system and add dangerous life threatening fat to your abdomen. Cortisol...

How to Protect Your Health & Maximize Life Expectancy

The Single Most Important Fact You Will Ever Learn to Protect Your Health, Prevent Disease and Maximize Your Life Expectancy Not everyone is overweight, has high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or high cholesterol but… everyone is exposed to stress. No matter your age, who you are or what you do, when stress is chronic (constant and persists over an extended period of time) such as work problems, family conflicts, relationship issues, daily traffic, major life changes, or any response...