by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Dec 15, 2021 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Nutrition, Stress Management
A food allergy is an abnormal response of the body to a certain food. It’s important to know that this is different than a food intolerance, which does not affect the immune system, although some of the same symptoms may be present. Research has found a strong...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Oct 11, 2021 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dementia, Depression, Herbal Medicine, Natural Remedies, Nutrition
Spices are often used as medicinal herbs. Curry, for example, is in a variety of dishes originating in the Indian subcontinent that use a complex combination of spices or herbs, usually including ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and fresh or dried chilies....
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Sep 12, 2021 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Counseling, Natural Remedies, Nutrition
Doctors have been researching eating foods with magnesium to combat anxiety since the 1920s. At that time, researchers noted that diets low in magnesium were found to increase anxiety-related behaviors while foods naturally rich in magnesium helped people to feel...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | May 18, 2021 | Addiction, Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Herbal Medicine, Natural Remedies, Sleep
Cannabis is an herbaceous species originating in Central Asia which has been used in folk medicine and as a source of textile fiber throughout recorded history. This fast-growing plant has seen a resurgence of interest because of its multi-purpose applications. A 2019...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Dec 11, 2020 | Addiction, Alternative Treatment, Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Herbal Medicine, Natural Remedies
In recent years, the global aromatherapy market size was valued at $1.07 billion yearly, according to an industry analysis report for 2014 to 2025 published by Grand View Research. This lucrative growth shows no sign of stopping. Rising awareness about the therapeutic...
