If you’ve been treating your reflux with acid-reducing medications and still aren’t getting relief, you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining things. For many people, especially those who have had their gallbladder removed or are dealing with sluggish bile flow, the problem isn’t just stomach acid. It could be bile ... Read More
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The Fix for a Slow Gut: Acid Reflux and Anxiety and Addiction (Part 2)
If you've been treating your acid reflux like it’s simply a problem of "too much acid," you're not alone. But in many cases, it’s not actually about how much acid you have. It’s about how well your digestive system is moving. In this post, we’re diving into the often-overlooked world of gut motility, the rhythmic ... Read More
The Fix for Acid Reflux with Anxiety or Addiction (Part 1)
You’re not alone. If you’ve ever had to sit up in bed after a meal, felt that slow burn climbing up your chest, or tasted acid in the back of your throat — you’ve likely experienced acid reflux. And you’re in good company: It affects nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (1)(2). For many, acid reflux or ... Read More
How to Get Prescribed Anxiety Meds/Beta Blockers
Struggling with anxiety can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone, and treatment is available. Around 17.6% of U.S. adults say they experienced some type of anxiety disorder in the past 2 weeks. For many people, anxiety medication can play an important role in managing symptoms, especially when stress or worry starts ... Read More
Facing Anxiety and Depression
Have you ever heard friends say they feel anxious about an upcoming event or depressed about a bad situation? These words are commonly used for temporary, fleeting emotions, but anxiety and depression disorders are anything but fleeting. Understanding Anxiety and Depression The National Institute of Mental Health ... Read More
What Brain Imaging Reveals about Depression and Anxiety
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) affects over 100 million people globally. This form of depression, along with anxiety, can now be successfully treated using neurotherapy. This groundbreaking approach is noninvasive and uses relatively low-cost depression brain scans to reveal areas influenced by these conditions. ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: The Role of Genes and Lifestyle (Part 10)
It used to be that we thought we were bound by our genetics. "My father had it, his father had it — so I’m going to get it anyway. Might as well enjoy life and do whatever I want," was the mindset. However, advances in genetic research have painted a much more empowering picture. Turns out, genetics might load the ... Read More
Worry Beads: Do They Work for Anxiety?
In a world full of high-tech solutions for mental health challenges, sometimes the most effective tools are surprisingly simple. Worry beads — strands of beads manipulated with the fingers — have been used for centuries across different cultures as a way to manage stress and anxiety. Today, these tactile tools are ... Read More
