Anxiety refers to an intense feeling of worry or stress about something in your life with an uncertain outcome. Occasional anxiety is normal, but it can be diagnosed as a mental illness if the condition interferes with your daily life…
When dealing with ruminating thoughts fueled by anxiety, it’s understandable one would want to seek out a means of relief to help slow things down. Because those looping thoughts can often keep us awake at night, over-the-counter medications can be…
Gut health refers to your entire digestive system’s bacteria, also called your gut microbiome, a complex system made up of 300 to 500 bacterial species, 10 times more than that of all your body’s cells. Your gut microbiome helps you…
A natural approach to soothing anxiety may be as simple as steeping a lavender tea bag or mixing a few drops of essential oil into your hand lotion. Lavender, as it turns out, isn’t just a pretty flower. Within these…
Seasonal affective disorder, often referred to as SAD, is depression that occurs in response to seasonal transitions. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), SAD isn’t considered it’s own depressive disorder but a subtype of depression. It’s characterized…
Feeling a little anxious? That’s totally normal. The National Health Service defines anxiety as a feeling of unease that can range from mild to severe. Almost anything can trigger that uncomfortable, jittery feeling. Perhaps you read a frightening story in…
Acupuncture might be considered too alternative for some, but studies show that it’s an effective tool for treating a variety of conditions. According to a study published in The Journal of Pain, acupuncture is successful in treating chronic pain. It’s…
There are many things going on in the world at any moment that can cause you to feel anxious. These kinds of circumstances, along with the stressors going on in your own life, can raise your anxiety to uncomfortable levels.…
Chamomile has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal herb in many cultures. The sweet, daisy-like plant has been used to treat everything from digestive issues and wound healing to respiratory infections. It even appears in the ancient…
E-cigarettes have been the most frequently used tobacco products by young people since 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also called vaping, the use of e-cigarettes — or any tobacco use — is known to…