mood

Ok so perhaps you're feeling a little down as the days grown darker and the cold weather hits.  For many people winter can be a slightly more depressing time of year.  And while light itself can be a very good way to improve your mood--through the use of specially designed lights that help with seasonal affective disorder and the like--using colour can also be a good way to liven thin

So you may be tired of hearing about all the health reasons why you need to lose that tummy flab or drop a pant size by next month, but there are also some less banal reasons for losing weight.  Although the health benefits of getting in shape are many and have been listed ad nauseam, there are also some less commonly cited reasons for getting fit.

Although depression is essentially a mood disorder, there are also a variety of physical symptoms that accompany it.  Because the body and mind are so connected, the physical symptoms of depression are just as real to sufferers as the mental state.

Serotonin is the hormone responsible for sending happy signals to the brain.  This hormone functions to regulate the mood and can therefore be responsible for a large segment of how we feel day to day.  Because serotonin is so essential to our mood, it can also be a help or a hindrance to our diet plans.

Injections of B-12 vitamins, often referred to as Cobalamin injections, serve many purposes. Many people take these injections for reasons ranging from anemia, stress, lack of energy, or as an aid in weight loss.

The modern city life is one characterized by great entertainment, communication, and convenience. It is also unfortunately characterized by stress, a condition which is normal and even beneficial in moderate amounts, but extremely harmful in excess.

Besides water, tea is by far the most consumed beverage in the world, and has been so for over five thousand years. Tea has been a favorite of every human culture across the world and through time. It shouldn’t be very surprising, then, that tea is extremely healthy for us.

Stress is a complicated phenomenon which has conflicting characteristics. On the one hand, it is an absolutely crucial tendency built into us genetically because it often forces us to action. When impending disaster awaits humans rightly become anxious, it is this anxiety which drives us to prepare for the future and worry about the consequences of our actions and decisions.

Pets are our best friends and confidants; not only are they a part of our lives but a part of our families. Ask any pet owner about how their pet plays a role in their lives and expect that they will have many stories to share about how their lives have been enriched.

According to a recent study conducted by Dutch researchers, heart patients with poor health outlooks were found to be less likely to complain to their physicians or nurses about their conditions.  The study in fact concluded that people with type D personalities (a person prone to worry, depression, fear and dist

We all have disagreements from time to time with our partners or spouses and these can at times result in raised voices.  But, could this or other more common methods of disagreeing actually be traumatizing your child?

For many people yoga can be a solitary activity.  This intense and relaxing ‘me time’ can be a great way to unwind from a hard day.  Letting off some steam, literally if you’re off to hot yoga, or just calming down and centering yourself, are some of the hallmarks of yoga pra

These days it can be very difficult to stay positive and peaceful while staying informed.  Watching the news or reading the paper can be incredibly disheartening.  Stress and negative thinking go hand and hand.  Yet stress, negativity and ill health also share a great deal.

Kava is an ancient crop which was grown in the western Pacific.  The plant is known by other names and in Hawaiian is called ‘awa, in Samoa called ‘ava an in Fiju yaquona.  The word kava usually referred to a both the beverage made from its roots and the plant itself.

Stress can be terrible for your health.  It can lead to a variety of illnesses and disorders and can slow healing time.  Stress has been shown to impair immune function and to generally have a negative impact on your health.  Given how much we now know about the effects of stress and assuming that we c

Ever more people are now suffering from the effects of anxiety and depression.  These two disorders are often part of the same mood disorder and both states can lead to a great deal of upset in the sufferer’s life.  While serious clinical depression and anxiety disorders often require medical intervention, inclu

Have you ever smelled a particular scent and gotten déjà vu, like the smell somehow transported you back in time to a special moment in your life?

Anxiety is a terrible feeling and one that no one should have to live with. Not only does it plague your mental health but it can actually make you physically ill and tired from lack of sleep. Life is always going to be full of uncertainties and many people have a hard time coping with the unknown.  Controlling your anxiety levels and keeping a level head is something that most people learn when they are children but unfortunately many people do not have a secure childhood or experience certain traumas throughout life which can make them overly anxious.

Why would you not want to be happier? Everyone needs a little more happiness in their life – being happy actually boosts immunity , improves mental functioning and helps you handle stressful situations better. Try the following tips to inject a little happiness into your everyday life:

Do you need more Omega 3 fatty acids in your diet? Chances are that you do because studies have found that many people do not get enough Omega 3’s and if we all had adequate amounts in our bodies, there are a number of diseases and ailments that could be prevented. 

If you equate getting older with feeling older , don’t. By living right and having a positive attitude, not only can you ward off the effects of aging but you can feel better than ever.  Feeling young is a frame of mind. No matter what your age, you can feel as if you are youthful and full of energy by using the below techniques:

Depression is one of the most common psychological problems that people suffer from today. It is estimated that up to 20% of Americans exhibit depression symptoms at some point in their lives. This disorder is caused by a variety of different factors, some of which include genetics, life circumstance and biochemical changes.

Chromium is a trace mineral that can be extremely useful to our bodies. It is a component of a compound called glucose tolerance factor (GTF), which basically works with insulin within the body to make sure that glucose is deposited into cells where is can be used to generate energy. Chromium is also essential for the body to break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Foods have a big influence on your child&undefined;s behavior. Kids eating processed foods, sugary foods or foods that are high in carbohydrates are affected when the food interferes with their blood sugar level. Foods such as white bread, white pastas, flour products, candy and other junk foods will give your children a momentary high and send them crashing afterwards, affecting their mood.

Surely, most everyone has experienced stress but do you know what it actually is and how it affects the human body?

If you are feeling a little slow and sluggish, try focusing on your diet to get you out of a funk. Certain foods are considered “brain foods” because they boost your mood, leave you with more energy, and actually help clear your mind. Here are three brain foods:

It is the day after New Years and chances are that a lot of people are not feeling that great after a big night of partying. If you drank last night you knew the hangover was coming yet we all tend to forget just how bad too much alcohol can make you feel.  But why does alcohol make you feel so terrible?

Feeling a tinge of the winter blues? Most people start to feel a little down in the winter time-less sunlight, more rain, cold weather-it all adds up to equal tiredness and a little moodiness at times. It is not uncommon to reach for foods to make you feel better. “Comfort foods” are most often eaten during the fall and winter and it is not a coincidence that this is the same time when people often put on a few pounds.