by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 16, 2021 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 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...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 11, 2020 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression |
Just as suicide rates are spiking and a national conversation has begun on to how to fight depression, a disease that impacts 16 million adults in the U.S., more and more research shows that exercise may be a key weapon in the battle. In fact, exercise may be just as...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 23, 2018 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression |
Depression is a disorder that requires action to be taken. People with depression who make dietary and lifestyle changes tend to recover quicker than those who do not. Additionally, maintaining an ongoing recovery treatment plan helps to reduce relapse. Virtually...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 12, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Psychotherapy |
When you’re overcome by heart-stopping panic, overwhelmed by fear, or tired from numerous sleepless nights spent worrying, you may be tempted do just about anything to get relief. While there is no question that anxiety can be disabling, is medication the best...
