Happiness has been positively associated with realistic expectations. Conversely, American’s high expectations of success have been suggested as a major contributing factor to both unhappiness and a high rate of mental illness. Mental health problems, like anxiety disorders and depression, are common and under-treated in both developed and developing countries, with the highest rates being […]
Depression, Adrenal Fatigue, and Herbal Medicine
James Wilson, a naturopath and nutritionist, coined the phrase adrenal fatigue in his book Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome. Adrenal fatigue, sometimes called adrenal exhaustion, is a health disorder that can affect anyone who experiences persistent or severe emotional or physical stress. When adrenal fatigue occurs, adrenal gland function decreases sharply. Some of […]
Therapeutic Fasting
For those who can tolerate it, fasting may be the best means of detoxification. Fasting is drinking only water for an extended period of time. One of the oldest known medical treatments for cleansing the body, fasting is also used for healing a variety of ailments.35 Naturopaths are some of the most vigorous supporters of […]
Vitamin B6: Pyridoxine and Depression
Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, is one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is used to produce energy. These B vitamins, often referred to as B-complex vitamins, also help the body metabolize fats and protein. B-complex vitamins are needed for healthy skin, hair, eyes, […]