Inner Health Tips | Vital Information for Healthier Lives

When we're depressed or in a bad mood, some of us get the urge to eat. But if we eat the right foods, that's not necessarily such a bad thing. In fact, there are some foods that can help improve our mood. About Serotonin Serotonin is a neurotransmitter present in the brain. It is responsible for controlling anger, aggression, mood, sleep, body temperature, appetite and metabolism. When we're depressed, our serotonin levels go down. That's why some depression drugs are designed to raise serotonin levels. But drugs are not the only way to increase the amount of serotonin present in the brain. There… Read the rest of this entry »

The immune system is an amazing piece of work. When our bodies are invaded with foreign germs it springs into action, sending defenders to fight them off. It's too bad that our immune system is often not working as well as it could. Stress, improper diet, lack of exercise and environmental factors can all negatively impact the immune system. And if the immune system is having a bad day, we're more likely to get sick. Illness is harder on our bodies, and we do not recover as quickly as we should. But we can boost our immune systems, and we don't need… Read the rest of this entry »

We often take great pains to get our hair looking just right, whether we're going to work or headed out for a night on the town. We shampoo, condition, style, color and perm with abandon. But many of the products we use on our hair cause damage over the long term to our hair, our health and our environment. Using products filled with drying alcohol and unsavory chemicals is not the only way to have beautiful hair. There are plenty of natural alternatives. We can create almost anything we need for our hair with simple and inexpensive ingredients. Here's how. Shampoo Baking soda… Read the rest of this entry »

If you suffer from anxiety, you might be surprised to learn that flowers can help.  But not flowers delivered by the florist.  The passionflower is often used as an herbal remedy for a number of purposes, one of which is anxiety. The passionflower is a flowering climbing vine that is native to south-eastern North America.  The plant produces egg-shaped berries with sweet, edible pulps.  Its flowers, leaves and stems are used for medicinal purposes. Passionflower has not been scientifically studied for any medicinal use.  It was, however, once used in over-the-counter sedatives and sleep aids.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned… Read the rest of this entry »

In the busy world we live in, it can be difficult to find time to do anything but eat, sleep and work.  This is one of the reason that most of us do not get the exercise we need to stay healthy.  But did you know that squeezing in a 15-minute workout as little as three times a week can have a positive impact on your health? People tend to assume that they must spend hours at the gym each week if they want to see noticeable results.  But that's simply not true.  Short but regular workouts can help us maintain… Read the rest of this entry »

Anxiety disorders are more common than most people realize.  When grouped together, anxiety disorders are the number one mental health problem in the United States.  About 18% of the population suffers from some form of anxiety. Anxiety sufferers often fear facing a stigma by being treated for their ailment.  They may be hesitant to try anxiety medications, and are often even more hesitant to go to therapy.  They do not want people to think they are "crazy."  But in today's society, therapy is not a big deal.  And for anxiety sufferers, it can be highly beneficial. How Does Anxiety Therapy Work? There are… Read the rest of this entry »

Panic attacks are very unpleasant.  Those who have never had one before, and sometimes those who have, may think they're having a heart attack.  In fact, virtually all of the symptoms are the same.  Once you've determined that it was a panic attack and not a heart attack, you'll certainly want to take steps to make sure it doesn't happen again. Medication is often prescribed for panic attacks, but that doesn't address the entire problem.  And some patients do not like the idea of taking prescription drugs.  Therapy is often helpful, but many panic disorder sufferers do not know where to… Read the rest of this entry »