That’s the conclusion from this study at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, in Ontario. Continue reading Mindfulness, as good as antidepressants for depression
Category Archives: Anxiety (Panic)/Depression
The value of a phone call after CABG
Depression commonly follows coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and is associated with poorer outcomes.
Researchers from Pennsylvania and New York report that telephone calls as part of comprehensive care improves patients’ quality of life. Continue reading The value of a phone call after CABG
Effects of Tai Chi on psychological well-being
Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston, reviewed the evidence supporting this low impact mind-body exercise. Continue reading Effects of Tai Chi on psychological well-being
Tai chi on psychological well-being
Physical activity and exercise appear to improve psychological health.
Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston review the evidence for tai chi. Continue reading Tai chi on psychological well-being
Music to control pain and anxiety during labor
Researchers in Taiwan studied the effects of music on women in labor during of their first pregnancy. Continue reading Music to control pain and anxiety during labor
Review of CAM for behavioral health
Evidence for CAM to treat depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been reviewed by researchers at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, in Kenner.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Review of CAM for behavioral health
Consumer Alert: Payouji tea and Pai You Guo Slim Capsules
Testing by the MHRA (Britain’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) found that these supposedly natural products contain an undeclared pharmaceutical ingredient called sibutramine (Meridia). Continue reading Consumer Alert: Payouji tea and Pai You Guo Slim Capsules
Consumer Alert: Hyland’s Teething Tablets
Oh, Oh. They added belladonna.
FDA found that this homeopathic product contains inconsistent amounts of belladonna, and using it may pose a risk to children. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Hyland’s Teething Tablets
Lack of effect of omega-3 on maternal depression and baby’s intelligence
International experts recommend that pregnant women increase their DHA intakes.
But researchers at the Women’s and Children’s Health Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia, failed to identify benefits in the DOMInO (DHA to Optimize Mother Infant Outcome) study. Continue reading Lack of effect of omega-3 on maternal depression and baby’s intelligence
The status of marijuana in multiple sclerosis
Researchers from the University of Patras Medical School in Greece have reviewed the data.
Continue reading The status of marijuana in multiple sclerosis
Yoga for pediatric oncology patients and their patients
More than half of oncologists think that yoga might be beneficial, but research is scant.
Now, researchers at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, take a first baby step to fill that void. Continue reading Yoga for pediatric oncology patients and their patients
Nutritional herbal supplements for treating anxiety
Approximately 6.8 million Americans suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. It’s not surprising then that there’s interest in finding effective natural treatments.
The Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation, in Los Angeles, California, reviewed the evidence for passionflower, lysine, magnesium, kava, and St John’s wort, alone or in combination. Continue reading Nutritional herbal supplements for treating anxiety
Consumer Alert: Slimming Beauty Bitter Orange Slimming Capsules
So good they had to name it “slimming” twice.
Unfortunately, Slimming Beauty contains the active pharmaceutical ingredient sibutramine (Meridia), a stimulant. And the marketer, Beautiful Health Inc., formerly LL Health and Beauty, failed to list it among the ingredients on the label. Continue reading Consumer Alert: Slimming Beauty Bitter Orange Slimming Capsules
Krill oil vs fish oil to manage premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea
In this study, researchers at the University of Montreal, in Quebec, evaluated the response to alternative sources of omega-3 fatty acids (krill vs fish) in women with premenstrual syndrome.
A reader comments, and I reply. So, it’s back to the top of the queue for this post. Continue reading Krill oil vs fish oil to manage premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea
Update: Cannabis and the risk of psychosis
Dr. Cecile Henquet, of the Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology at the University of Maastricht, presented a summary of what we know during the 23rd European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress.
Here are the highlights of an interview on Medscape. Continue reading Update: Cannabis and the risk of psychosis
Relative importance of lifestyle changes on the risk of dementia
Researchers at INSERM (Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Medicale), in Montpellier, France, tell us lifestyle changes can more than offset the risk posed by genetics, which, of course, can’t be changed. Continue reading Relative importance of lifestyle changes on the risk of dementia
Review: Hatha yoga for depression
The evidence is preliminary but encouraging.
Here’s a review from researchers at Brown University School of Medicine, in Rhode Island. Continue reading Review: Hatha yoga for depression
Effectiveness of patient education on pain and anxiety
Researchers at The University of Hong Kong, in China, studied the effectiveness of pain management education in people with musculoskeletal trauma that required orthopedic surgery. Continue reading Effectiveness of patient education on pain and anxiety
Review: Acupuncture for depression
Researchers at The University of Western Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia, conducted this Cochrane Library review. Continue reading Review: Acupuncture for depression
Acupuncture is not very effective treatment for major depression
It might help some people, but more effective options are available.
Continue reading Acupuncture is not very effective treatment for major depression