Tag Archives: depression
Menopause: St. John’s wort may be effective against hot flashes
Some clinical studies have suggested that St. John’s Wort could reduce symptoms of mild to moderate depression. A recent study published in the journal Menopause, suggests it could also be effective in treating vasomotor symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and night sweats. Marjan Khajehei University of Shiraz (Iran) and his colleagues conducted the [...]
Episode of Major Depression
Here are the DSM IV for the diagnosis of an episode of major depression: At least five of the following symptoms have been present for a period of at least two weeks, at least one of these symptoms is either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure. (1) Depressed mood most of the day, [...]
Music therapy of depression
In a study that demonstrated the power of music as an antidepressant agent was divided a group of severely depressed people into three smaller groups. The former received weekly visits from a therapist music they played music and taught stress management techniques. The second group was provided with recorded music to be heard on their [...]
Understanding Cancer, How to Fight / Prevent Cancer & Food Triggers / Causes Cancer
Cancer is a disease caused by single cells that grow abnormally and uncontrollably, so can become a malignant tumor that can destroy and damage the cells or healthy tissues. Cancer is one type of disease that is feared by many a good person so we prevent cancer rather than treat it. This paper will be [...]