Anxiety is a crippling problem in our society. In the United States, approximately 42.5 million people aged 18 and older report that they experience some degree of anxiety each year. In fact, worry, doubt, and nervousness are at the top of the list when it comes to health complaints for Americans. Are you one of the many struggling with anxiety? …
Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety?
Separation anxiety is a reality for many pets. But it’s not your dog’s fault. This all-too-common problem can be due to a predisposition of a dog’s breed, or it could be brought on by a triggering event like a change in schedule or residence, or the sudden absence of a resident family member. Regardless of the cause, the goal is …
Give Your Mood a Lift
While it’s normal for everyone to go through periods of stress, anxiety, and even mild depression, it’s not healthy to feel this way the majority of the time. If you (or someone you know) is looking for safe, effective, and natural ways to improve your mood and mindset, it’s time to hack into happiness with some of nature’s best mood …
Menopausal Madness
Most everyone experiences anxiety now and again. But if you’re a woman entering into the journey of menopause, you may be surprised to find that you’re experiencing anxiety more often than you used to. Worse yet, you may experience full-on panic attacks, which can hit you with sudden, severe symptoms like chest pain, sweating, dizziness, and nausea. These experiences can …
Anxiety Relief with a Specialized Echinacea Extract
The Study Abstract: Double-blind, placebo controlled trial of the anxiolytic effects of a standardized Echinacea extract. Earlier studies suggested that a specific Echinacea preparation might decrease anxiety. To further study the issue, we performed a double blind, placebo controlled trial with a standardized Echinacea angustifolia root extract. Participants were volunteers scoring above 45 points on the state or on the …
Keep Your Dog Safe and Holiday Happy!
The holidays can be a magical time filled with family and friends. But, as wonderful as this time of year can be, it can also be perilous for your pet. Check out these tips to keep your dog healthy through all the festivities. Tastes Unfamiliar and potentially unsafe holiday food temptations can wreak havoc with your pet’s digestion. While you …
Supplement Savvy—a Vet’s Perspective
You’re probably a fan of supplements and the difference they make in your life. But what about supplements for your dog? These three tips will help you cut through the clutter when it comes to supplements for your pet. Tip One: Holistic Vets Receive More Supplement Education. Like many medical doctors, not all veterinarians receive training on the benefits that natural …
Natural Antidotes for Stress and Anxiety
Feeling stressed or anxious? You’re not the only one. In the United States, approximately 40 million Americans aged 18 and older report that they experience some degree of anxiety each year. The symptoms come in all shapes and forms and are as unique as the person affected by them. You may experience persistent worrying, headaches, and insomnia, while someone else’s …
Healthy Hemp
Cannabis sativa. Rarely has a botanical had such a controversial reputation. Once the drug of choice for a generation, researchers are now looking into the medicinal potential of the herb’s other phytocompounds. But, while a growing number of states are legalizing the controlled use of marijuana, helping its dubious status go up in smoke, there’s still a lot of confusion …
Fight Depression Naturally
Everyone deals with mild symptoms of depression from time to time, but no one should have to live with chronic feelings of hopelessness, despair, anxiety, and sadness. Unfortunately, nearly 20 million adults in the United States suffer from a depressive disorder, with 30 percent of those cases being severe. Statistics show that women are 70 percent more likely to develop …