by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 12, 2021 | Anxiety |
A specific phobia is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by an unreasonable or irrational fear related to exposure to specific objects or situations. As a result, the affected person tends to avoid contact with the objects or situations and, in severe cases,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 13, 2021 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Nutrition |
Ketogenic diets have been around for about 100 years and have proved to be valuable in the treatment of neurological conditions, most notably epilepsy. They’ve also shown promise in the management of other neurological disorders such as anxiety disorders, Parkinson’s...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 18, 2021 | Addiction, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Herbal Medicine, 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 Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 16, 2021 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Nutrition |
Thiamine, also known as thiamin or vitamin B1, is a vitamin found in food and manufactured as a dietary supplement and medication. Food sources of thiamine include whole grains, legumes, and some meats and fish. B1 plays a critical role in energy metabolism and in the...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 17, 2021 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Herbal Medicine, Psychotherapy |
There are two primary reasons why psychedelic substances help alleviate the symptoms of depression. One is that the psychedelic substances cause an altered state of consciousness that enables major paradigm shifts in thought and behavior. The second is the fact that...
