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Association of Western and Traditional Diets With Depression and Anxiety in Women
Key biological factors that influence the development of depression are modified by diet. This study examined the extent to which the high-prevalence mental disorders are related to habitual diet in 1,046 women ages 20–93 years randomly selected from the population.
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Japanese Natural Dyes and Natural Remedies
Since 1950, the Sugimoto Pharmacy, based in Kamakura, Japan, has offered advice and guidance on integrating Japanese herbs and herbalism into contemporary lifestyles, introducing their various usages from natural remedies to food and drink and bath salts.
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Mind and Body Approaches for Cancer Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects
Many people who have been diagnosed with cancer use complementary health approaches. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), which included a comprehensive survey on the use of complementary health approaches by Americans, 65 percent of respondents who had ever been diagnosed with cancer had used complementary health approaches.
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Setting Boundaries as a Form of Self-Care
Setting boundaries is one of the best ways we can care for ourselves. According to clinical psychologist Therese Mascardo, PsyD, setting boundaries safeguards us from harm.
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Can CBD help treat depression?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural compound that has gained popularity in recent years, thanks in part to a growing body of research into its potential health benefits, which may include treating depression. The initial results of some studies into CBD and depression look promising.
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How curcumin may impact Alzheimer’s disease
Curcumin is one such compound that has potential neuroprotective effects. This polyphenolic compound, derived from turmeric, has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and possible anti-tau properties.
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Nutritional psychiatry: can you eat yourself happier?
Felice Jacka’s work showing that junk food shrinks the brain was motivated by personal experience. Growing up in Melbourne, Australia, Jacka struggled with anxiety and panic disorders; by the time she enrolled at art school, she was accustomed to regular bouts of depression, too, leaving her “devoid of happy feelings and unable to experience pleasure”.
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Cannabis Research for Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is the third most common human malignancy and a main cause of death worldwide. The current study was carried out to investigate the effects of cannabidiol, a cannabinoid, on angiogenesis and cell death in mice with experimental colon cancer induced by injection of CT26 cell line.
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Parkinson’s results beyond researchers’ wildest dreams
A treatment that has restored the movement of patients with chronic Parkinson's disease has been developed by Canadian researchers. Previously housebound patients are now able to walk more freely as a result of electrical stimulation to their spines.
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Acupuncture Better Than Pills For Insomnia
A significant study on treating insomnia concluded that acupuncture was more effective than benzodiazepines (sedative hypnotic psychoactive drugs) for treating insomnia. The effective rate for acupuncture was 91%, while benzodiazepines were only 75% effective.
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Stand up for workers’ rights with Fashion Revolution week
A report published last week by the Worker Rights Consortium, gives a shocking picture of repression, violent attacks and intimidation of garment workers in Bangladesh who are simply trying to campaign for a living wage.
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