There’s no doubt that since the introduction of SSRI antidepressants in the 1980s suicide rates have dropped significantly. However, three large review studies have shown that these types of antidepressants appear to work only in the severest forms of depression – and then only some of the time. Even more shocking – for mild, moderate, […]
Fasting and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
An autoimmune disease is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. One or more organ or tissue types can be affected including blood vessels, red blood cells, joints, muscles, connective tissue, skin, and endocrine glands, such as the thyroid or pancreas. What causes the immune system to […]
Fasting and Asthma
Fasting has long been associated with asthma, although not always in a curative way. The ancient practice of Ayurveda contends that excessive fasting can cause asthma, particularly in conjunction with other habits, such as over-eating and consuming cold foods. Ayurveda also recommends water-only fasting as a treatment for asthma, but in intervals of three days […]
Linking Nutrition to Mental Health
To truly live well—to feel good, engage in productive activities, enjoy fulfilling relationships with other people, and be able to adapt to change and cope with adversity—Americans must start addressing mental health with the same urgency as physical health. With this in mind, registered dietitian Dr. Ruth Leyse-Wallace gathers breakthrough scientific research from around the […]