Depression

Massage for Postnatal Depression

Jul 02, 2010

An increasing amount of scientific evidence has shown that when a new mother experiences postnatal depression, the infant feels it on both psychological and physiological levels, and the developing relationship between them suffers as a result. The therapeutic...

Depression and Massage

Jul 02, 2010

Massage therapy is one of the oldest treatments in the book when it comes to treating depression. It does so by relieving physical and emotional stress in the body, leaving the person feeling healthier and more confident in their ability to cope. What...

Massage and Mental Health

Jul 02, 2010

Good mental health can be defined as a balanced, healthy approach to life that is reflected in ones attitude. Physiological, psychological, environmental and genetic factors also have a profound effect on the development of ones mental health. Repressed...

Conditions That Benefit From Naturopathic Treatment

Jun 30, 2010

What is naturopathy? Naturopathic medicine is based on the theory that the body has the natural ability to heal itself. A naturopath will assess the person as a whole, and identify the cause of a problem or illness and treat it.  This is in contrast...

The Benefits of Infant Massage

Jun 21, 2010

Infant massage was introduced to the Western world in the 1970s by Vimala McClure, who spent many years working in Indian orphanages. After using the Indian infant massage techniques with her own babies, Vimala McClure published “Infant Massage: A...

Reiki and Mental Health

Jun 16, 2010

Reiki as a complimentary therapy is widely recognized for its benefits to mental health and as the ideal alternative to modern drugs. What is mental Health? Good mental health may be described as a balanced, healthy attitude towards life. It is reflected...

Yoga and Mental Health

Jun 16, 2010

What is Mental Health? Good mental health can be defined as a balanced, healthy approach to life that is reflected by ones attitude. Physiological, psychological, environmental and genetic factors have a profound effect on the development of ones mental...

Reflexology and Mental Health

Jun 16, 2010

What is Mental Health? Good mental health may be described as a balanced, healthy attitude towards life. It is reflected in ones attitude that is influenced by different physiological, psychological, environmental and genetic factors. There are many...

Understanding Anger: Learning & Controlling

Jun 11, 2010

A common misconception about anger is that it is an unacceptable negative emotion that one should not express. In reality, it is a natural response when you are hurt, threatened or frustrated by difficult situations. Anger can have both constructive...

Depression and Spiritual Healing

Jun 03, 2010

The condition of depression is often intimately connected with dysfunctional workings of the soul and spirit. Whilst your doctor can prescribe medications for its symptoms, an experienced healer can spiritually treat the root cause of the depression...

Natural Depression Treatments

Jun 03, 2010

If you are feeling down for an extended period of time, it is important to seek professional help. If diagnosed by a medical doctor with depression, you may like to complement their recommended treatment with any of the natural healing alternatives available...

Depression and Yoga

May 28, 2010

Yoga is a useful practice whose postures may benefit those suffering from depression, and is suitable for all weights, shapes, sizes and levels of fitness. Read on to find out more. What is Depression? Depression, often referred to as clinical depression, is...

Depression and Psychotherapy

May 27, 2010

A doctor may diagnose you with depression if you have been feeling down for an unusually extended period of time. Along with the potentially prescribed medication, they may recommend you see a psychotherapist to resolve once and for all the root cause...

Depression and Breathwork

May 27, 2010

A medical doctor may diagnose you with depression if you have been feeling down for an unusually extended period of time. Along with the potentially prescribed medication, they may recommend you see a psychotherapist to resolve once and for all the...

Depression and Life Coaching

May 25, 2010

There is a big difference between feeling periodically low and unhappy, and being clinically depressed. Most people are able to identify factors contributing to their Depression, and with the help of a compassionate life coach can prevent the condition...

Depression and Meditation

May 25, 2010

If you have been fighting a bout of the blues for an extended period of time, a doctor may well diagnose you with depression. Along with their prescription, there are many natural alternatives that may assist you in the healing process, such as the...

Depression and Nutrition

May 25, 2010

If you are feeling down for an extended period of time, you may need to ask for professional help. If diagnosed with depression by a medical doctor, you may choose to compliment their prescription with a nutrition diet rich in vitamins, minerals and...

Depression and Herbal Medicine

May 21, 2010

Traditional Eastern medical practices such as herbal medicine have long been used in the East to treat many diseases, including depression. Today, the depressed of Western society are increasingly on the search for more natural alternatives to the...

Depression and Counselling

May 21, 2010

If you are feeling down for an extended period of time, you need to ask for professional help. If diagnosed by a medical doctor with depression, you are likely to be advised to speak to a counsellor who will help you find the way out of the darkness.

Depression and Acupuncture

May 21, 2010

Traditional Eastern medical practices such as acupuncture have long been used in the East to unblock stagnant energy in the body that may cause the symptoms of conditions such as depression. Today, the depressed of western society are increasingly...