by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 9, 2022 | Addiction, Anxiety |
One important factor for explaining people’s use of the Internet is Internet anxiety. It is closely related to computer anxiety, which is defined as “the irrational anticipation of fear evoked by the thought of using (or actually using) computers, the effects of which...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 13, 2021 | Anxiety, Counseling, Nutrition, Psychotherapy |
The excessive consumption of wheat is another problem with the Mediterranean diet. While traditional Mediterranean fare focuses on whole grains, including whole wheat bread and pasta, these can be problematic for some people with anxiety. Gluten sensitivity, also...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Sep 12, 2021 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Counseling, 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 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. | Apr 16, 2021 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Counseling, 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...
