(Jennifer Giustra-Kozek) Our bodies are amazing machines. When we provide our cells with nutrient-dense whole food nutrition free of chemicals, additives, pesticides, and herbicides, our bodies flourish. If our body is nutrient deficient or full of toxins, it can lead to cell death, immunodeficiency, and physical and mental health illness. According to the July 2017 edition of Nutrients, thirty-one to forty-five percent of the United States population has some nutritional deficiency. Before a psychiatrist prescribes a psychiatric medication, testing for levels of nutrients in the body is essential.
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The Pathological Distance Between How We Feel and What We Share on Social Media
(Exploring Your Mind) Social media is a platform for interaction, a virtual showcase for our lives that seem to be here to stay. When and how can they cause anxiety?
Large Study Concludes Mercury Can Now Be Listed “As A Cause of Autism”
(Arjun Walia) A new study published in Pediatric Health Medicine and Therapeutics has concluded that there is “as significant relationship between mercury concentration and autism. Thus, the concentration of mercury can be listed as a pathogenic cause (disease-causing) for autism.” The study also found significant amounts of lead exist within the brains of people with autism.
Consuming Sugary Beverages While Breastfeeding Affects Cognitive Development in Children
(Natural Blaze) A diet high in sugar during adulthood is associated with weight gain, and has also been linked to risk of type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and heart disease. New research shows that when consumed by moms during the breastfeeding period, a high sugar diet can also impact developmental outcomes during infancy.
The Molecular Footprint of Stress
(Exploring Your Mind) Did you know that stress can modify your DNA to the point that your grandchildren are susceptible to certain diseases? This is referred to as the molecular footprint of stress.
It’s Official: Study Finds That Watching Cute Animals Is Good For Your Health
(Good News Network) Seeing adorable animals actually helps to reduce stress levels in humans, researchers at England’s University of Leeds have found.
Pets Linked to Maintaining Better Mental Health and Reducing Loneliness During Lockdown
(Natural Blaze) Sharing a home with a pet appeared to act as a buffer against psychological stress during lockdown, a new survey shows.
The Most Common Cognitive Distortions in Anxiety
(Exploring Your Mind) Your own mind can be your worst enemy, Knowing the mechanisms it uses to increase anxious thinking can help you better manage these states and gain control over your mental universe.
6 Reasons Why Writing Is Good for Your Mental Health
(Daniela McVicker) If you want to act responsibly, you have to take great care of yourself. If you’re not feeling good, you won’t be able to help other people, be a good partner, or friend. This is why it’s important that you take care of your mental health and make it one of your top priorities.
Julian Assange Is “Hearing Voices” And At “High Risk Of Suicide,” Psychiatrist Says
(John Vibes) At a recent extradition hearing for Julian Assange, a psychiatrist testified that the embattled Wikileaks founder is experiencing strong hallucinations and is at a high risk of suicide. Professor Michael Kopelman, an emeritus professor of neuropsychiatry at King’s College London, said that Assange has been hearing voices and has confessed to a priest that he was making preparations to kill himself. These preparations included drafting his will and writing a goodbye letter to his family and friends.
2 Surprisingly Powerful Ways To Calm Your Mind
(Nick Polizzi) We are living through tumultuous times. Between the global pandemic and the worldwide outcry for social change, it is easy to become overwhelmed. I know I do.
The Main Risk Factor for Mental Disorders Identified
(Exploring Your Mind) Recent research conducted in the USA assures that adverse experiences during childhood is the main risk factor for mental disorders. These have profound consequences, both in physical and mental health.
You Can Learn Self-Love and Self-Esteem
(Exploring Your Mind) “I don’t love myself” is one of the most damaging phrases you can say to yourself. However, many people really believe it. What most don’t realize is it’s a learned myth. You can learn self-love and self-esteem the same way you learned to think you don’t love yourself.
The Collective Shadow: 5 Ways to Deepen Your Shadow Work
(Aletheia Luna) It’s essential to face our shadows, to explore our childhood wounds, and to unravel the intergenerational trauma that we’ve inherited.
Hysteria: Attention-Seeking Or A Cry For Help?
(Exploring Your Mind) Unhappiness, frustration, and disappointment are just some of the most common causes of hysteria, which can be expressed in a number of different ways. A fit of hysteria takes these feelings of displeasure to a more extreme level, manifesting itself as a loss of emotional or physical control.