All posts tagged with depression

(Natural News) The biotechnology technique known as CRISPR has brought down the costs of genetic engineering by 99 percent and slashed the time required to create new modifications to a matter of weeks. And while Frankenfood companies such as Monsanto are already eagerly pursuing this technology in their efforts to gain more control over the food supply, […]

(Natural News) Is a legal drug epidemic plaguing our nation? According to a new study, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, it seems that Americans have become increasingly dependent on pharmaceuticals. In 2013, about one in six American adults reported taking at least one psychiatric drug, usually an antidepressant, sedative or antipsychotic, to cope […]

(Natural News) Many people devote their lives to pursuits they believe will help them feel happy, whether it’s financial security, career success or cultivating family relationships. Some of us think that if only we could just snag that promotion, ace that exam or buy the latest smartphone, we’d finally feel good. If you fall into […]

(Natural News) There is a “perfect storm” of events shaping up that will take most Americans by surprise – especially those who paid into, and now rely on, a pension to help make ends meet after retirement. Unbeknownst to most people, pension funds in the United States are grossly underfunded. In fact, according to The […]

(Natural News) It’s very difficult to get through medical school – which involves brutal, long hours of studying and doing residency work – which is why there is not an over-abundance of doctors walking around. It’s so tough, in fact, that a new study has uncovered an alarming statistic: Around a quarter of students in […]

(Natural News) Two major clinical trials have reportedly reaffirmed the effectiveness of psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic found in 200 varieties of mushrooms, in treating mental illness. Earlier this year, researchers at London’s Imperial College found that after one week of high doses of psilocybin, twelve study participants no longer suffered with depression or self […]

(Natural News) Virtually everyone gets bummed out or down in the dumps from time to time, or maybe even for long periods of time for those diagnosed as clinically depressed, but are pharmaceutical pills the answer? About 41 million Americans reportedly take at least one antidepressant drug. On both sides of the Atlantic, medical doctors […]

(Natural News) A growing number of people are using electric currents to help remedy health conditions such as depression and chronic pain, instead of taking medication. The practice, which is called “transcranial direct current stimulation” or tDCS for short, uses a weak electric current to hopefully treat neurological and psychological symptoms. Brain zapping has become […]

(Natural News) For a lot of athletes, bananas are a convenient and tasty source of energy and electrolytes. What most people don’t know, however is that this humble tropical fruit is actually an amazing superfood that carries an impressive array of health benefits. Simply put, bananas are not just a nice sweet treat, they also […]