Category Archives: Alternative Healing

Belief in God Improves Response to Depression Treatment

Posted on September 3, 2011 by admin

By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com Guide March 1, 2010 Belief in a higher power may actually improve a patient’s response to medication, says a Rush University Medical Center research team. A total of 136 adults with major depression or bipolar depression … Continue reading →

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Treatment-resistant depression

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

By Mayo Clinic staff Original Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/treatment-resistant-depression/DN00016 Treatment-resistant depression Sometimes depression doesn’t get better, even with treatment. Explore what you can do about it. By Mayo Clinic staff If you’ve been treated for depression but your symptoms haven’t improved, you … Continue reading →

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Animal Therapy for Depression

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

by Samantha Weaver Who could dispute that animals can have a positive effect on emotional well-being? With research being conducted into the field of alternative medicine on an on-going basis, more and more people are beginning to realize the cathartic … Continue reading →

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Music Therapy May Offer Hope For People With Depression

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

ScienceDaily (Jan. 23, 2008) — A therapist may be able to use music to help some patients fight depression and improve, restore and maintain their health, according to a Systematic Review from The Cochrane Library. About 121 million people world-wide … Continue reading →

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Aromatherapy Smells Great! Odors and Energy

Posted on August 31, 2011 by admin

SparkPeople — By Mike Kramer, Staff Writer Each of us has a secret source of energy. You can’t hold it in your hand or see it in a book. Most mysteriously, it can boost your energy, mood and motivation without … Continue reading →

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