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ANXIETY

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Escaping the Vicious Cycle of Stress

Chronic stress causes Inflammation and can be very damaging to mental and physical health. Stress does damage through repeated activation of the fight-or-flight mechanisms of the body. This causes a cascade of biochemical events leading to hyperactivation of inflammatory proteins linked to depression, anxiety and a host of other conditions. Continue reading

Inflammation: Foe of Mental Health

Depressed patients starting psychotherapy with higher levels of inflammation are less likely to be helped by it, a 2020 study showed. And for those who had somatic symptoms of depression—like appetite changes, fatigue, aches and pains and sleep disturbances—the worse the symptoms, the higher the levels of inflammation. Continue reading

Supplements vs. Pharmaceuticals for Anxiety & Depression: The Pros & Cons

Just like drugs, some supplements can be beneficial and carry very little risk. Others may not carry much risk, but may not be that beneficial. And then there’s everything in between. The conclusion of this article contains links to articles on popular supplements for anxiety and depression. Continue reading

My Thoughts on Supplements for Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia

Mood Change Medicine’s website offers information, without a paywall, about some of the most popular supplements for anxiety, depression and insomnia. This article has links to two other articles, each of which provide links to articles on specific supplements for each of these conditions. Continue reading