by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Feb 13, 2021 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Herbal Medicine |
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) is a well-known medicinal plant species from the Asteraceae family often thought of as the star among medicinal species. It’s a highly favored and much used medicinal plant in folk and traditional medicine and it can be effective...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 11, 2020 | Addiction, Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Herbal Medicine |
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...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 22, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, PTSD |
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur at any age, including childhood, and there is some evidence that susceptibility to PTSD may run in families. Women are more likely than men to develop it. The disorder is often accompanied by depression, substance abuse,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Oct 30, 2020 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Counseling, PTSD |
There are many breathwork approaches. You may want to try a few different techniques to see which type resonates with you. It can be advantageous to attend a class and get instruction from a professional. Some of the more common types of breathwork include the...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Sep 11, 2020 | Anxiety, Relationships |
The damage left behind by verbal and emotional abuse can be just as bad, and in some cases even worse, than physical verbal abuse. There’s always a danger that emotional damage caused by verbal abuse will contributes to physical health conditions, anxiety, PTSD,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 11, 2020 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Psychotherapy, PTSD |
Targeting Anxiety at its Core: The Clinical Emergence of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy In 2018, researchers from Johns Hopkins University recommended that psilocybin (the active compound in magic mushrooms) be reclassified for medical use, paving the way for the...
