Exercise Can Improve Depression Symptoms

Exercise Can Improve Depression Symptoms    

It Can Eventually Replace Medications And Their Uncomfortable Side Effects    

Depression is usually treated by medications, but some of these drugs can have side effects, such as weight gain, loss of libido, digestive issues, headaches, dry mouth, and nausea. There are other ways to deal with it, such as practicing meditation or mindfulness. However, there is one way that can not only treat depression but also have positive effects on the body. It consists of going to the gym for 10 minutes per day. According to specialists, regularly exercising for an hour a week can lower the risk of depression by 12%. In this case, the benefits of physical activity can improve mental health. even replacing medication for some chronic mental health conditions, such as mild to moderate depression, anxiety and even dementia. Also, exercise has no uncomfortable side effects. More Information click here.

 

Neurons Can Rewrite Traumatic Memories, Reducing Fear And Anxiety

Neurons Can Rewrite Traumatic Memories, Reducing Fear And Anxiety    

This Is Done Through A Process Called Exposure Therapy    

Traumatic memories caused by stressful events can stay in the mind, resulting in depression, chronic anxiety, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There is a way of removing these memories, called exposure therapy, in which the patient is re-exposed the distressing stimulus in a controlled environment, breaking the relation of fear or anxiety. This therapy works on a cellular level, in which the neurons rewrite traumatic memories. However, researchers are not certain how neurons store the traumatic memories. They have associated the reduction of long-lasting trauma with the activation of the same neurons involved in memory storage located in a part of the hippocampus. These neurons are used for memory retrieval and abatement of fear. Also, the brain seems to generate new neurons, a process called neurogenesis. In tests with laboratory animals, scientists could review that certain neurons were active in the presence of fear, but decreased their activity after exposure therapy. Additional details click here.

 

Certain Drugs May Include Depression As An Unwanted Side Effect

Certain Drugs May Include Depression As An Unwanted Side Effect    

Among These Are PPIs For Treating Acid Reflux, And Beta-Blockers For High Blood Pressure    

Most drugs help to treat certain health conditions, but may also have side effects. One of these side effects is depression. Among these drugs are proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are used to treat acid reflux, birth control pills, and emergency contraceptives, beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure, and anticonvulsants like gabapentin, among others. The risk of depression increases if the patients are taking various medications. A study on a group of patients revealed 6.9% had depression if taking one drug, but more than 15% had depression if taking three or more drugs. This was compared with patients that did not take any of these drugs, which had a depression rate of 4.7%. Click here for more information.

 

Losing Excess Weight Has A Series Of Benefits In Organ Function

Losing Excess Weight Has A Series Of Benefits In Organ Function    

It Reduces The Risk Of Back Pain, Improves Brain Activity, And Lowers Blood Pressure    

There are hidden benefits of losing weight, besides feeling healthier. Among them is an improvement in lung function, and a reduction of breathlessness by only losing 5% to 10% of the body weight. It also prevents fat buildup in the liver, and reverses damage, restoring the liver to its normal state. Losing extra weight will also reduce the risk of back pain because there is less weight to carry around, and will help increase movement, reducing the symptoms of back pain. Less weight also means less pressure on the feet, making them less stable, and reducing the risk of foot, knee, hip, and lower back pain. There are also benefits in brain activity, improving the memory and mental processes. There are also benefits in cardiovascular activity, which is related to a decrease in heart size and artery thickness, decrease the risk of heart attack risk, and also lowering blood pressure. More info click here.

 

Untreated Chronic Stress In Children Can Seriously Affect Their Lives As Adults

Untreated Chronic Stress In Children Can Seriously Affect Their Lives As Adults    

It Increases The Risk Of Liver And Lung Disease, And Also Cardiovascular Conditions    

One of the most common mental conditions in children is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Parents are aware of this condition, and the child is prescribed the corresponding medication. However, doctors and parents must try to find out what has caused this disorder in the child. In many cases, the answer might be an emotional trauma, which, if left untreated, can result in physical health conditions, later in adult life. According to studies, this can mean twice the risk of developing liver and chronic lung disease, or triple risk of having lung cancer and heart disease, in the lifetime. In chronic stress, the brain secretes the hormone cortisol, which prepares the body for a dangerous. Constant exposure to cortisol prevent the child from focusing properly at school, but also affects the organs, possibly causing damage that will show itself at adult life. Fortunately, there are treatments that allow to rewire a child’s brain and prevent these consequences. Additional information click here.

 

Craniosacral Therapy For Tinnitus Treatment

Craniosacral Therapy For Tinnitus Treatment    

It Can Also Be Used To Treat Anxiety, Insomnia, Headaches, And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome    

There are professional activities that have greater exposure to loud noises, such as musicians, and DJ. This is how one of them dealt with this condition. In noise-induced hearing loss, the hair cells in the cochlea become damaged, the sensory information sensory sent to the brain is incomplete. Therefore, the ear tries to find the missing information – analogous to a phantom limb – which results in the communication of a ringing sensation back to the brain. This worsens when there is chronic stress, which prepares the body for a dangerous situation. Among the effects is a hypersensitivity of the nervous system, in which the brain amplifies the nervous impulses that come through the senses, including the tinnitus noise. Craniosacral therapy looks for any tensions, imbalances, restrictions or disturbances, calming the central nervous system, which is directly linked to the cranial nerves of the ears and reducing the chronic stress, resulting in the decrease of tinnitus symptoms. It can be used also to treat anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome, among others. Click here for more info.

 

Natural Herbal Remedies For Anxiety Can Have Unwanted Side Effects

Natural Herbal Remedies For Anxiety Can Have Unwanted Side Effects    

They Include Liver Damage, Drowsiness, And Allergic Reactions    

Some anxiety drugs have side effects, such as daytime sleepiness, dizziness or vertigo, so people tend to seek natural alternatives. Even though many of them are not clinically proven, they have health benefits for anxiety. However, some of them can include risks. Natural does not always mean it is safe. For example, kava is being used to treat anxiety but is linked to serious liver damage. Passionflower can cause headaches, drowsiness, and dizziness. Chamomile can increase the risk of bleeding when used with blood-thinning drugs and can cause allergic reactions. Lavender, when taken orally can cause constipation and headaches. Check all the side effects of herbal remedies for anxiety. More details click here.