I just started drinking Black Currant juice made from “Blackadders,” types of black currants from New Zealand. Usually after I eat lunch, I crave something sweet. I always try to eat fruit, and now since I am trying to introduce Black Currant juice as a permanent part of my diet, I’m alternating between the juice […]
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Quick Bio on Andy: Andy is a radiation safety professional, a scientist and professor, a consultant, and an instructor. He’s also a writer, with over 200 encyclopedia articles and several books in print, and an 8-book series (Controversies in Science, Facts on File) in the works – not to mention his scientific and technical writing (6 […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH Horehound! Sounds dirty. 😉 I grew this herb this summer and as Fall approaches, I am about to drown it in Vodka for 8 weeks and turn it into an extract. Don’t worry- it’s a standard operating procedure. Horehound’s nerd name is Marrubium Vulgare. As with any herb, people claim […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH Hey gang. The Feverfew in my garden is out of control! Seriously, it must be one of the easiest plants to grow, because it’s everywhere. I love that it is everywhere, too, because the plant is a rock star. Feverfew is such a powerful healer that I think I’m going […]
The blooming field of psychoneuroimmunology continues to shed light on how powerful the mind-body connection is and both the physical and mental benefits of being positive. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside and Duke Medical Center are experimenting with treating depression with positive activity interventions ( PAIs). Positive Activity interventions are intentional acts to increase […]
The Rose ( Rosa Damascena) is used as a healing essential oil throughout the world. Recognized years ago for its timeless beauty and magical scent, the Greek poet, Soppho, called it the “Queen of Flowers.” The 17th century physician, Culpeper, wrote that “Roses strengthen the heart,” and even recommended it for tired dry eyes and pimples. […]
Hi guys! Dr. Eeks here. This is a slide of chemicals that I think pregnant women should avoid as well as mothers of young children. In other words, kids should minimize their contact with these chemicals. While this list is controversial and this area is in dire need of more research, these are chemicals that […]
Wouldn’t it be cool if the patron saint of depression was really St. Johns Wort? That might only make sense if you have experience with Catholicism. I think the Saint closest to depression is Saint Jude. He is the patron saint of lost causes. I used to pray to him when I was depressed, because […]
I recently started growing one of my favorite herbs, Lemon Balm, in my backyard. With no help from my puppy Barnaby who thinks gardening involves eating all of the plants, the lemon balm is surprisingly flourishing. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for several of the others, but, nature can be cruel. I use lemon […]
Hi guys. Since I’m on a “Food for Mood” blogging roll, today’s blog is about Vitamin B12 and how it relates to depression. Some research indicates that low levels of Vitamin B12 can manifest as depressive symptoms. One of the most convincing studies is from the year 2000, and was published in the American Journal […]
Squeeze. And then Unsqeeze. It sounds too simple to work, but it does work. Watch the video and then give it a try. 🙂
Hi guys. A few blogs ago, I wrote about fish oil and depression and presented the evidence for and against. I also described the many theories for depression that are less well known. The “serotonin hypothesis” is the main theory floating around out there, but there are many other theories that don’t make it into […]