Archive for November, 2018
11 Postpartum Depression Symptoms Every New Mom Should Know
Before we plunge into details of the different symptoms we should know the basic information regarding postpartum depression. What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression (PPD) also called “postnatal depression” is a severe form of clinical depression a woman may get after having a baby. For some women, it is normal to feel the “baby blues” […]
21 Best Anxiety Relief Apps for 2018
It’s not the first time I’m so thankful for the technological advancements. On one side where mental health issues like anxiety, depression and other such conditions are taking over our lives, it almost seems like impossible for us to deal with such issues at times. But now that these advancements have provided us with so […]
Can Probiotics Ward Off Depression and Anxiety?
According to the neuroscientists, a link can be associated between the human brain and gut bacteria. In fact, there also have been a number of evidences for the brain-gut connection, most of which have been performed on animals. As per the researchers, probiotics can be said to have an anti-anxiety effect as well. Countries like […]
Patchouli Oil can Treat Depression and Mood Swings: Benefits and Uses
Essential Oil for Depression Essential oils are slowly gaining prominence and being widely used to treat a host of medical problems ranging from digestion, skin care to mental health. The essential oil of patchouli is extracted by steam distillation from leaves of the patchouli plant, whose botanical name is Pogostemon cablin or Pogostemon patchouli. It […]
Yoga for Depression: 11 Benefits of Yoga for Treating Depression
What is depression? It is a medical illness that negatively affects your life, the way you think, feel, and behave. It can be the cause of sadness and the loss of interest in activities that you may have once enjoyed. It can also lead to a number of emotional and physical problems which lead to […]
11 Foods that can Cause Depression
Sugar, artificial sweeteners, high sodium foods, dairy products, wheat bran, alcohol, caffeine, processed foods, gluten, genetically modified organisms (gmos) and vegetable oils are some of the foods that can cause depression. Depression is characterized by an overwhelming feeling of sadness. But it can be combated to an extent through changes in one’s lifestyle. Diet is a […]
21 Depressing Songs that will Help you Feel Better
Why does listening to depressing songs make me feel better? Studies suggest that matching our music to our feelings help us feel better and is rather enjoyable. This could be because the depressing song lyrics trigger happy memories which in turn help us feel pleasure comfort and mild pain. Social psychology also suggest that we […]
11 Exercises that Help Treat Depression
Deep abdominal breathing, alternate nostril breathing, brisk walk, running, jumping, dance or zumba workout, swimming, squats, tai chi, walking lunges and yoga are some of the exercises that help treat depression. Depression is a medical condition that one is born with or that one experiences after a traumatic experience. The symptoms of depression include loss of […]
9 Warning Signs of Depression We Shouldn’t Ignore
Hopeless outlook, sleep problems, loss of interest in activities, loss of energy, change in appetite, anxiety, irritability, uncontrollable emotions and suicidal urges are some of the warning signs of depression. What is depression? Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that affects how one feels, thinks and acts. It causes feelings […]
Social Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Introduction We all have faced the situation of nervousness or being uncomfortable in a social setting. Maybe you got nervous once when meeting a stranger or got your palms sweaty before speaking on a presentation. Public speaking or walking into a room full of strangers isn’t very comfortable for everyone. If you’ve got social anxiety though, sometimes it can get too much to handle. You might avoid all social contact that people take into account “normal” — like creating chin-wagging and eye contact – because […]