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Biofeedback-Assisted Relaxation Therapy (BART)

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Biofeedback at Mood Change Medicine

Biofeedback-Assisted Relaxation Training (BART) helps you shift your physiology from a stressed state to a relaxed and balanced one. This one of the ways BART supports your efforts to break free from destructive, anxious and depressive thought patterns. Continue reading

Plant Valium: Is Valerian Effective for Anxiety?

Some studies show valerian is as effective as Valium and others show it is no better than a sugar pill. Evidence suggests it’s safer than drugs like Valium. Effectiveness is impacted by how it’s prepared. To find out how Ashwagandha, CBD, kava and other anxiety treatments compare to valerian Continue reading

Insomnia, Anxiety & Depression: Is Valerian Effective?

The weight of the evidence shows valerian improves sleep, When used short term and in appropriate doses, the herb is likely safer than its pharmaceutical counterparts. Cognitive Therapy for Insomnia is a side-effect free treatment that is more effective than anything that can be swallowed. Continue reading

Are Tryptophan Supplements Effective for Anxiety & Depression?

Tryptophan deficiency has been linked to depression in some people. Not all tryptophan deficiencies are the result of inadequate intake. A deficiency can be caused by problems like absorption issues. Other treatments that are more effective for anxiety and depression include talk therapy, biofeedback, mindfulness and other supplements like . . . Continue reading

INSOMNIA’S UNBIDDEN BEDFELLOWS: Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Insomnia, Anxiety & Depression

Find out how to defeat the vicious cycle by resetting the biological clock with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and how to short-circuit stress and inflammation with biofeedback, hypnosis and talk therapy. Continue reading

How to De-Stress Your Way Out of Anxiety and Depression

Biofeedback technology helps people shift out of the physiology of stress and anxiety into a calm state. It helps people slow speedy hearts, quiet anxious breathing and relax tense muscles. These new skills build a sense of empowerment and safety. It can avert anxiety before it can gain a foothold. Continue reading

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