Research has found that anxiety disorders and alcohol dependence co-occur at an alarming rate. While most of us think that a few drinks can lower anxiety and make us more social, heavy alcohol consumption can have the opposite effect and actually cause significant and debilitating anxiety symptoms. Alcohol induced anxiety symptoms can even include generalized […]
Valerian and Sleep Problems
Valerian has a long tradition as a sleep-inducing agent, with the added benefit of not producing a hangover feeling the next day. Clinical research of valerian has shown its efficacy in the treatment of mild insomnia. A Dutch study by Wissenschaftliche Beratung Pharma gave 121 people with insomnia dried valerian root for 28 days. At […]
Physiological Occurrences During Fasting
From a physiological perspective, Dr. Evarts Loomis, has separated fasting into four distinct stages. The duration of each stage is determined by how much toxicity the participant has. Stage one is a period of general excitation of the involuntary nervous system, major detoxification and increased electrical activity, which can be observed with an EEG (electroencephalogram). […]
Binge Eating and Overeating
Overeating is a behavior that, while generally not a medical problem, in some cases is a symptom of an eating disorder, such as binge eating disorder or bulimia. In more general terms, “overeating” refers to the persistent consumption of excess food in relation to the energy that the person expends, leading to weight gain and […]