Over 16 million people suffer from depression in a given year, and over 40 million struggle to cope with anxiety. Affective disorders like depression and anxiety have long been known to exacerbate physical illnesses such as IBD, stomach upset, and otherwise unexplained illnesses like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Researchers have now added dementia to […]
Tag Archives: Depression
Depression in Older Adults: Magnesium Matters
- 22
- Jul
Depression and anxiety are often unrecognized and as such, unaddressed in older adults. When these disorders are identified, a common treatment option, unfortunately, is the option that’s become all-too-standard for any senior health issue: medication. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Research suggests a simple mineral can help reduce depression and anxiety symptoms: […]
Three superfoods that can help treat depression
- 26
- Feb
Michael Ravensthorpe [dropcap]S[/dropcap]tatistics show that approximately 10 percent of the American population suffers from depression, and that number is on the increase. While most of these people suffer from sporadic bouts of depression, others often endure it their whole lives. Consequently, many of them resort to antidepressants to alleviate their low moods – drugs which […]
Chiropractic Provides Relief from Major Depression
- 14
- Nov
YourSpine.com 46-year old man overcame his major depression and increased his quality of life after chiropractic care. [dropcap]A[/dropcap] case study published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research credits regular chiropractic care with helping a 46-year old man overcome his major depression and increase his quality of life. The study documents the important role chiropractic […]
A Link Between Depression and Chronic Pain
- 27
- Jun
Dr. Dan DeSchong [dropcap]P[/dropcap]ain serves two basic functions. First, it warns one to stop performing an activity responsible for causing injury. Second, it prompts you to care for the injured body part. However, the type of pain that lingers for a prolonged period is of a different nature. Many people live with chronic pain long […]