Can Vitamin D Impact Weight Loss?

Vitamin D continues to make headline news. Findings suggest adequate levels may break barriers with individuals battling excess weight. Research reveals a relationship between vitamin D levels in the body,…

Narcissists Spotted From Facebook Posts and Profile, Find Psychologists

[caption id="attachment_3636" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Who we are on Facebook, online, often mirrors we we are.  "] [/caption] Photo credit link: Flickr Let me disclaim upfront, the findings represented in this…

Integrative Massage For Chronic Pain – Multi-Disciplinary Approach More Effective

[caption id="attachment_3512" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Multiple massage modalities during one session can be very effective to treat chronic pain issues."][/caption] Photo, Flickr  I probably have every massage tool known to mankind…

Vitamin D Deficiency, Fibromyalgia, Anxiety & Depression: Possible Links

[caption id="attachment_3703" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="The Sunshine Vitamin. Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to fibromyalgia, chronic pain symptoms."][/caption] (Photo credit, Maggie Smith) While researchers have found a relationship between insufficient vitamin…

Magnesium and Malic Acid Combination for Fibromyalgia

[caption id="attachment_3646" align="alignnone" width="213" caption="Synergy with both supplements may improve symptoms in FMS."][/caption] Photo credit: Flickr While magnesium can reduce pain in some fibromyalgia patients, not everyone with FMS has…

Autism and Insomnia – Melatonin Improves Kids’ Sleep Disorders

[caption id="attachment_3089" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Photo by: Hepingting, Flickr"][/caption] A sleep hormone produced by the pineal gland may improve sleep issues in children with autism, resulting in an improvement of the…

Autism and Vitamin D Incidental Findings Gaining Attention

(Image credit, Flickr) Researchers are continuing to piece together one of the most mysterious modern day epidemics, autism spectrum disorder, a syndrome affecting one in 110 children. A growing body of…

Depression Caused by Low GABA Rather Than Serotonin in Some

[caption id="attachment_3695" align="alignnone" width="280" caption="SSRI meds For GABA-Related Depression May Not Work"][/caption] Photo credit, Flickr Doctors may be closer to treating major depression in individuals who don't respond to selective-serotonin…

Five Ways To Improve Mood Naturally: Dopamine, GABA, Fish Oil…

[caption id="attachment_3708" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Natural mood elevators, including fish oil"][/caption] (Photo credit: Kittikun Atsawintarangkul) Depression and anxiety treatment continues to explode as a highly profitable industry for drug companies. A growing…

Heart Health Risk With Calcium Supplements, Research Suggests

[caption id="attachment_3710" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Calcium supplements (vs. food-based calcium) may contribute to heart issues"][/caption] (Photo credit: Carlos Porto) (Photo credit:Master isolated images) A new study finds supplementing with calcium may slightly increase…