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 11, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Dementia, Premarital Counseling, 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. | Mar 22, 2020 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dementia, Depression, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Stress Management |
Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping: Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss and much more. Looking to spice up...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Oct 16, 2019 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dementia, Stress Management |
Connecting with nature is paramount to our overall health and well-being. In fact, based on recent studies that show we possess an inherent attraction toward nature, city planners are now putting more emphasis on creating functional green spaces. Researchers...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 31, 2017 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Dementia, Depression, Eating Disorders |
Depression among caregivers is so common that there is a term for it: caregiver depression. This particular type of depression can take a serious toll on a caregiver and affect the caregiver’s ability to care for a loved one. Although the bulk of research involving...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 5, 2017 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dementia, Depression, Eating Disorders, Nutrition, PTSD |
The influence of diet in causing and preventing physiological and psychological disorders is well established, as is the importance of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in maintaining health. Nutritionists go one step further by using diet and nutritional...
