I HAVE BEGUN TO CHEW GUM, as there is evidence that the practice can enhance attention while promoting well-being. Today, we explore the mental and physical health benefits of chewing. Today,... Read More
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Sonic Bliss: Sound Baths
Asound bath is a therapeutic experience that involves immersing oneself in soothing sounds and vibrations produced by various instruments. This essay explores sonic bliss: the secret stress-reduction weapon you never... Read More
LSD for Anxiety
A NEW CLINICAL TRIAL SHOWED THAT MM-120 — the hallucinogen you may know as LSD — has potential as a new treatment for generalized anxiety disorder. When my patients tell me that they have... Read More
2 Hours A Week to Beat the Blues
NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS IT TAKES LESS THAN 2 HOURS of exercise per week to boost your mood and reduce depression symptoms. Today’s topic? 2 hours a week to beat the... Read More
Probiotics & Mental Health
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide, affecting a significant portion of the global population. The condition is the most common mental illness globally and has a striking impact on the global disease burden.... Read More
Psilocybin and Depression
Subjects who received 25 milligrams of psilocybin had a much greater reduction in depression for at least three weeks compared with the control groups (those receiving ten versus one milligram of the drug).... Read More