A Hero’s Unwelcome
Dr. Brownstein There aren’t too many successes being reported in the COVID-19 saga, but every so often you come across a hero who is actually getting somewhere. One of these heroes is Dr. David
Probiotics Helpful in Bipolar Disorder
RESEARCH UPDATE Probiotics lowered the rate of rehospitalization after a manic episode, according to a small controlled trial released this month.1 This marks the first clinical trial of probiotics in bipolar disorder, and it builds on previous research
Gut, Mood & Mental Health
Beneficial bacteria may serve the same role as antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs. In one study, people who took a multi-strain probiotic for at least four weeks reported a lessening of rumination—recurring, persistent thoughts about something
Breakfast Cereal !?
That old standby just may be different than what you thought! Aaaargh! After being exposed to very high temperatures and very high pressure, the grains that go into almost all of the major brands you
Bipolar Disorder & Alternatives to Meds
One in five people who have bipolar disorder commit suicide. It can be a crippling illness characterized by unpredictable, extreme mood swings including profound depression and manic behaviors. Fortunately, there is research that points
ADHD Medications
Alarming news: one in five boys in the USA will be diagnosed as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by the time he goes to high school (not quite as many girls). Ten thousand toddlers,
Better Mental Health Care Treatment Needed
CBC News from Toronto, Canada reported in November 2012 that drugs given for mental illness are not as effective as we had assumed. CBC reported that even though there is greater awareness that one in
The Newest DSM*
The Newest DSM*: Deliberately Seeking Mental Health A colorful, informative and humorous view into the causes of mental disturbance and the symptoms they produce… recommends some effective treatments, too. (Older DSM books say very little about causes