Could yogurt really be the answer to your anxiety problems? A new study out this week showed that this is true for mice and could be true for humans in the future. Mice fed a probiotic broth were, in fact, calmer than mice not given the probiotic broth. The probiotic fed mice not only appeared calmer but their levels of stress hormone was also measurably lower. This is important because it's a well-known fact that there is a connection between your gut and brain that can affect your overall health. In this regard, if you have
Food and Sex Good for Anxiety
Time magazine says that "It's no secret that eating something tasty and having sex are pleasurable, anxiety-reducing activities. But researchers studying stress responses in rats found that sex and food could reduce anxiety even over the long term, for up to 7 days." Read more at Time.com: Don't forget to vote below! [poll id="11"]
I Need Your Help
It's time for a change and I need your help to make it happen. Not too long ago I took a poll to see if people found this site helpful, and based on the response the answer was a big -- yes! But, instead of making me just feel fuzzy inside, it also focused my mind and made me examine how I could make this site even more awesome. Actually, I've already gotten started on this expansion project and have been working on the redesign of this site for the past month or so. I wanted to quickly point out some of the major additions I'm
I Need Your Feedback
A few weeks ago I asked for feedback about whether or not I should expand this website and the response was great. That kind of response tells me that people are being helped by this site and that what I do is having an impact. Now, I'd like to ask you about a few specifics, because I'd like to get an idea of what would help the most. Design - Right now my web design is not bad, I guess. But, the next change will have to last for some time so I want to make sure that everything is optimized. I have three basic design concepts in mind and I'd
How Depression is Related to Cholesterol Levels and Gender
Today's post is brought to us by Betty Doyle of Depressionpills.net. College of Montpellier analysts indicate us how depressive disorder is related to cholesterol levels and gender. Do you know the Institute of Medical and Health Research (INSERM) and University of Montpellier financed professionals indicated that regulating 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol levels may help avoid mood problems among aging seniors? In a recently available issue of the publication Biological Psychiatry published in July 2010, leading researcher Dr.
AnxietyGuru.net Turns 2 Years Old!
Today marks the second anniversary of Anxietyguru.net. Since May 2008 I have been writing, podcasting, emailing readers, and doing all I can to spread my message. My message has always been simple. Anxiety is hard to live with but, it is manageable and does not have to stop you from living how you want to live. I've always preached that the path toward a less anxious life may or may not require meds, therapy, fish oil or whatever other means you can imagine. My motto is "whatever it takes, as long as it is safe and effective." Last
Is Massage a Better Anxiety Reducer than Deep Breathing?
According to a new study in the Journal Depression and Anxiety the answer is no. Massage is not better than deep breathing or other commonly used techniques to reduce anxiety. But my question is: Is that really a surprise? When feeling anxious the last thing I want is a rub down. Massages usually require close contact with a stranger and stillness - and I have both in very short supply when I'm jazzed on anxiety. Theoretically, I could see why getting a massage would seem soothing - and it could be - but I think that it's more likely to
Is Videoconferencing the Future Wave Psychotherapy?
It seems that video is killing the waiting room. In an effort to shorten wait times, child psychologist are turning to videoconferencing to expand services and reach more patients via "telemental health services." But is this a good idea for the rest of us? Can anxiety disorders and other mental health issues be addressed effectively by videoconferencing? For anyone familiar with psychotherapy, you know the experience is fraught with undesirable details. For example, after making the difficult phone call to seek help, you then have to
Is Psychiatry’s Bible Flawed?
Is there something inherently wrong with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders? Yes. It's bloated. Some people think that mental disorders don't exist, and that some people are just misunderstood. Well, I don't buy that line of thought. The reality is that some people do have mental problems, and they are different, but not because they're a little kookie or eccentric. They have serious underlying genetic, or other issues, that keep them the way they are. The DSM's job is to help psychiatrists classify the various
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