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 […]
Watching Television Linked to Autism
A study by Cornell University reported autism cases within certain counties in California and Pennsylvania rose at rates that closely matched cable subscriptions, rising fastest in counties with the fastest-growing cable rates. At the same time, autism and rainfall patterns in California, Pennsylvania and Washington State also correlated with rising autism rates. The researchers concluded […]