The Paleolithic, or caveman diet, is a reversion to the foods eaten by humans prior to the advents of civilization, agriculture, and technology. Before those developments, the human diet during the Stone Age is thought to have consisted largely of lean red meat and vegetation. Some dietary experts also think that the original diet of […]
The Link Between Alcohol and Depression
People with substance abuse problems are more likely to have other psychiatric conditions than the general population. Conversely, people with psychiatric disorders are more likely to develop substance abuse problems. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, someone who suffers from depression is four times more likely to develop a substance-related disorder. For people […]
Vitamin B9: Folic Acid and Depression
This is the continuation in a series of articles about the profound effect of specific B vitamins in depression treatment. Vitamin B9, more commonly known as folate or folic acid, can benefit people with depression. Folic acid is linked to the production of serotonin and the degree of folic acid deficiency can be directly related […]
Alternative Therapies for Mental Health
In this modern era, there are as many treatment alternatives for psychiatric disorders as there are for medical problems. Yet, the question of whether to use standard, complementary or alternative therapies is often a matter of what is available. For example, if you’re experiencing depression in Europe, you’ll have a much easier time finding a […]