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...
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. | Jan 11, 2021 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Nutrition |
Dietary fat plays a major role in your cholesterol levels. Your body needs cholesterol in order to function properly so in and of itself, cholesterol isn’t bad. In order to place more patients on cholesterol lowering drugs, doctors and drug companies decided everyone,...
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. | Oct 30, 2020 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
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. | Aug 11, 2020 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Fasting |
Obesity can occur due to a combination of environmental effects and genetics, which also can increase risk factors for psychiatric conditions like depression and anxiety. Obesity creates a risk for other health problems such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular...
