This is the first study of St. John’s wort + kava to treat major depressive disorder with underlying anxiety, according to researchers from The University of Queensland, Australia. Continue reading St. John’s wort + kava for major depression with anxiety
Category Archives: Anxiety (Panic)/Depression
Dancing to improve quality of life in old people
Researchers at Aristotle University, in Thessaloniki, Greece, studied the effect of Greek traditional dances on quality of life. Continue reading Dancing to improve quality of life in old people
Fish consumption, omega-3, and the risk of depression
The evidence is conflicting.
So, researchers from the National Institute for Health and Welfare, in Kuopio, Finland surveyed their countrymen. Continue reading Fish consumption, omega-3, and the risk of depression
Telephone therapy for depression
Researchers at Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah studied cognitive behavioral therapy–telephone treatment (CBT-TT) as a stand-alone treatment for adult depression. Continue reading Telephone therapy for depression
Obesity and health-risk behaviors in children
Researchers at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, in Bethesda, Maryland examined the association of overweight and obesity with health-risk behaviors among US youth. Continue reading Obesity and health-risk behaviors in children
Republishing results with acupuncture on nicotine withdrawal symptoms
Researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, in Daejeon, compared nicotine withdrawal symptoms (depression and anxiety) after acupuncture and sham acupuncture. Continue reading Republishing results with acupuncture on nicotine withdrawal symptoms
The history of animal-assisted therapy
National Pet Week is May 2-8.
Nurse Janet Eggiman reports a 10-year-old girl with post-traumatic stress disorder and a history of physical and sexual abuse. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) was used as part of a broader cognitive behavioral therapy, with a dramatic change in behavior.
Interesting, but of greater interest is the literature review of the history of AAT presented by Ms. Eggiman.
Burned out? Consider counseling
Researchers from the University of Oslo in Norway studied physicians, but the findings are probably relevant for all healthcare professionals. Continue reading Burned out? Consider counseling
Review: CAM treatment of depression and anxiety
Anxiety and depression are among the most common conditions cited by those seeking treatment with complementary and alternative therapies.
Researchers from The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Review: CAM treatment of depression and anxiety
Red clover to treat depressive symptoms in older women
Last year, a review of herbals to treat menopausal symptoms concluded that red clover provided no benefit.
A year later and researchers from the General Teaching Hospital Korneuburg, in Austria report more positive findings using red clover extracts (MF11RCE). Continue reading Red clover to treat depressive symptoms in older women
Music relieves anxiety in children during acupuncture
At the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Shenzhen, in China, researchers studied the effects of music on anxiety and pain during acupuncture treatment in children with cerebral palsy. Continue reading Music relieves anxiety in children during acupuncture
Review of massage to treat depression
Prof. Ernst and colleagues from Peninsula Medical School in the UK have reviewed the evidence.
Are your ready? Continue reading Review of massage to treat depression
Acupuncture for depression during pregnancy
Researchers from Stanford University, in California report it reduced symptoms. Continue reading Acupuncture for depression during pregnancy
Red clover extract to treat depressive symptoms
Last year, a review of herbals to treat menopausal symptoms concluded that red clover provided no benefit.
A year later and researchers from the General Teaching Hospital Korneuburg, in Austria report more positive findings in postmenopausal women using red clover extracts (MF11RCE). Continue reading Red clover extract to treat depressive symptoms
Massage for generalized anxiety disorder
Massage is one of the most popular CAM treatments for anxiety.
Researchers from the University of Washington, in Seattle put it to the test. Continue reading Massage for generalized anxiety disorder
Everything you need to know about St. John’s wort
Dr. Joanne Barnes, from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand distilled the evidence.
And it takes less than 300 words plus references. Continue reading Everything you need to know about St. John’s wort
Chamomile extract therapy for generalized anxiety disorder
Researchers at the University Science Center, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania report results from the first randomized controlled study of Matricaria recutita (chamomile) extract therapy for generalized mild to moderate anxiety disorder. Continue reading Chamomile extract therapy for generalized anxiety disorder
The risk of taking herbals by patients with heart disease
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and Scottsdale, Arizona reviewed the risks. Continue reading The risk of taking herbals by patients with heart disease
The effect of diet on depression in older people
Claire Williamson, Nutrition Scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation in London, has reviewed the evidence. Continue reading The effect of diet on depression in older people
Green tea and the risk of depression
Researchers from Japan studied the relationship between drinking green tea and depression in elderly Japanese adults. Continue reading Green tea and the risk of depression