Two Important New Films
Wondering why we have epidemics of chronic illness, ADHD and Autism? This will be good news if you like to find “who-dun-it”. In the 1970s: 1 in 10,000 kids was autistic. Now, it’s 1 in
Antidepressants, Pregnancy, and Autism: Time to Worry?
SSRI antidepressant use during pregnancy is linked to pregnancy complications and risks for the baby, including what may be an increased risk of autism. These complications might be considered tolerable if there was solid evidence
Say No to Kids and Pharmaceutical Drugs?!
Saying No to Kids and Pharmaceutical Drugs? A new article by Peter Breggin, MD in the journal Children & Society, outlines The Rights of Children and Parents In Regard to Children Receiving Psychiatric Diagnoses and
US Ranks 70th in Health
The Social Progress Index was published on April 2, 2014. It was created by an independent, not for profit org called the Social Progress Imperative—directed by Michael Green and sponsored by the likes of the
4 Reasons for Integrative Psychiatry
Four Reasons for Integrative Psychiatry, aka Green Psychiatry Steven Goldsmith, a psychiatrist from Oregon is kindly allowing me to share the blogpost about why he turned away from the limitations of conventional psychiatry and turned
Film Review: The Greater Good
The Greater Good, a feature length professional film, winner of 12 film awards, takes a balanced view of the USA’s vaccination program. It is not overly emotional against-vaccines or pro-vaccines. It is right in the
The Effects of Meditation on Mental Health
When an individual meditates, he/she comes into more contact with the Soul and Spirit. The delusion that one is a separate self, an ego, begins to dissolve. As more connection is forged with the Soul
Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
Do vaccines cause autism? This is a powerful 5 minute video showing the difficulties consumers face regarding vaccinations. Although some vaccinations have clearly helped save lives, it appears that others are contributing to disabilities, like
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
A Better Way to Treat Anxiety and Depression
“I am feeling so down, and nervous these days. It’s been going on for a while. My doctor has tried many different medicines, and I keep getting side effects, and don’t want to depend on