Articles about mental health conditions and how to achieve psychological wellbeing. Tips on how to cope with mental disorders and maintain a balance of the mind, body and spirit to feel healthy and happy.
Natural remedies are the answers to all sorts of ailments. One of the best options for good sleep and mental wellness comes from Lemon balm. Guess what I just planted in my garden this summer? That’s right, lemon balm! Honestly, I didn’t know much about this plant until I did my research. There was only this voice in the back of my head…
Do you fancy a workout that is slow, yet powerful? Slow but impactful Tai Chi exercises get your blood flowing and promote your holistic well-being. Don't let these simple and relaxing exercises fool you. Tai Chi has more benefits than you may think. This guide explains the philosophy of Tai Chi and tells you why the Chinese have been practicing these exercises for…
For years I have battled against various phobias. I have researched many treatments but none have proven to be successful. This is why, when I happened to stumble across a study that associated dopamine function with fear, I was suddenly interested. I’ll tell you why. A few decades ago I had a night phobia. It was the worst of the phobias I had…
Most people seem to be aware of the importance of nature and realize that spending time outdoors is a good thing. It is almost just a natural instinct. The importance of nature makes sense as we as humans developed with it. In fact, when looking at the grand scheme of things humans have only lived indoors for a small fraction of our existence.…
Some issues within your body can come from low levels of serotonin. Even depression can stem from this deficiency. How can you improve these levels? Guess what? You could be suffering from low levels of Serotonin and just unaware of its effects. Many people aren’t familiar with how serotonin works, however, and it could be why you're in the dark. Regardless, this chemical…
Emotional support animals (ESAs) are becoming popular by the day, as more people embrace the fact that they offer an alternative treatment approach to people who suffer from mental and emotional disorders. In fact, in a recent survey of pet owners, up to 74% of pet owners experienced health improvements from owning a pet, and up to 75% reported that the mental health…
Binge watching your favorite shows on Netflix is not something that you need to worry about. As long as you are making enough time for other things. Binge eating, on the other hand, is incredibly serious. Overeating in all its forms has become an increasingly serious problem. A problem that many people do not understand properly. Although eating is a very natural part…
People around us are one of the most important things in our lives. From an evolutionary perspective, helping others makes perfect sense. We’re social creatures, who are at our bests when we’re interconnected and are helping others. That is our biggest advantage and that is how we got to where we are today. As a result, evolution has instilled in us a need…