The Unhappy Side of Anti-Depressants

The Unhappy Side of Anti-Depressants More and more people are taking anti-depressant medication every day. While a doctor may give you a prescription for anti-depressants, he may not explain the negative side effects that you can suffer from as a result of taking them. The negative side effects can affect your day-to-day living almost as much as being depressed. Anti-Depressant …

Chronic Illness and Depression

Chronic Illness and Depression For many people, chronic illness is a way of life. A chronic illness is not necessarily fatal, but it is a condition that likely will last a lifetime. Some examples of chronic illness include diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. They require daily management via diet and exercise, certain specific procedures and usually medication. Without following a …

Why Don’t Depression or Anxiety Medications Work for Everyone?

Why Don’t Depression or Anxiety Medications Work for Everyone? Our society has become reliant on medication over healthy living to feel better — both physically and emotionally. Taking a pill is so much easier than eating right and exercising, so why not? The reason is because healthy living has repeatedly been proven effective for so many health issues — including …

Making Healthy Choices Keeps You Mentally Healthy

Making Healthy Choices Keeps You Mentally Healthy Did you know that being physically healthy can keep you emotionally healthy as well? Eating well and exercising regularly are as important to being a mentally healthy person and having a positive self-esteem as are avoiding negative people and behaviors. Eating a typical diet you would find in the U.S. —  one filled …