by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | 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 Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Oct 11, 2021 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dementia, Depression, Herbal Medicine, 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 Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Sep 12, 2021 | Anxiety Treatment, 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. | Aug 11, 2021 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition |
You may not realize it, but some seasonings and herbs you probably have on hand in your kitchen can aid in brain health, which is linked to mood and behavior. Others are a little less common but can be found at your local health food store. I am happy to share...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 13, 2021 | Anxiety Treatment, 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...
