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Nutritional Supplements

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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

Dietary Supplements vs. Sleeping Pills: The Pros & Cons

In contrast to pharmaceutical insomnia medications, “plant extracts are generally safe and well tolerated,” researchers concluded in a 2020 peer-reviewed, systematic review of oral plant extracts for sleep disorders. But there are exceptions to that rule. The conclusion of this article contains links to articles on popular supplements for insomnia. 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

Should I take this treatment ?

There’s a lot to consider when a physician decides whether to recommend starting a new treatment or stopping an old one. The more you understand how your doctor thinks, the better equipped you are to make the final decision, which is yours to make. Here’s how a physician might think: Continue reading

Interview with The Intelligent Optimist

Dr. Meissner weighs in on the validity of a controversial 2013 study that found that omega-3 fatty acids, such as those in fish oil supplements, raised the risk of prostate cancer. Continue reading