The food you eat affects your mental health as well as your physical well-being. A bad diet can be one of the causes of depression on food swings. A healthy diet, on the other hand, may be enough to lift your spirits without the need for medication and counseling. Nutrition may not be the whole answer, but there is evidence that diet can affect the balance of mental and … [Read more...]
Are You a Case of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Alarm Against Obesity.
Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) gain weight more rapidly and are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and Harvard School of Public Health. The study published online in JAMA Psychiatry showed that, after PTSD symptom onset, women with at least 4 symptoms had a faster rise … [Read more...]
PTSD Healing By Managing the Five Koshas
Anxiety disorder or Post Trumtic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur following experiences that are extremely frightening, threatening and traumatic. Intense feelings of fear, helplessness and horror are generally involved. While most trauma survivors exhibit short-term psychological reaction (acute stress disorder), some develop long-term, serious … [Read more...]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Pregnancy
A new study shows that pregnancy may actually reduce their PTSD symptoms. Or at the least, it won't cause a flare-up. Exposure to a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, warfare, traffic collisions, or other threats on a person's life can possibly lead to PTSD. Symptoms may include disturbing thoughts, feelings, or dreams related to the events, … [Read more...]
Exercise Benefits For Those Suffering from Bipolar Disorder
Vigorous exercise (physical activity for 20 minutes or more at least 3 days a week) is positively associated with the incidence and prevalence of psychiatric disorders, particularly bipolar II disorder and alcohol dependence, according to US researchers report. Bipolar disorder is a medical illness marked by alternating periods of elation and depression. While … [Read more...]
