Mindfully Healing

The signs of depression are hidden in these type of people. It is harder to spot depression in people who are outgoing and fun-loving, research finds. Indeed, people who are extroverted may find it hard to spot the signs of depression in themselves. People who are highly agreeable are also harder to diagnose with depression, the study found. Professor Paul R. Duberstein, the study’s first author, said: “When a person who has enjoyed socializing and whose mood normally is positive becomes depressed, friends and family often don’t recognize it. Depression

Why early life stress causes depression. Early life stress decreases the adult ability to feel enthusiasm and experience pleasure. This is one of the reasons that experiencing stress early in life is a major risk factor for depression. Studies show that neglected or abused children are almost twice as likely to experience depression later in life. One of the causes is thought to be how neglect and abuse affects the way the brain processes reward. Dr. Jamie Hanson, the study’s first author, explained: “Our analyses revealed that over a two-year

The herb is central to the traditional home medicine of India called Ayurveda. Ashwagandha is a herb central to the traditional home medicine of India called Ayurveda. Its Latin name is W. somnifera, meaning sleep-inducing, and it has been used for that purpose for centuries. It is sometimes known as “Indian ginseng”. Modern scientific studies have shown that crude powder of Ashwagandha helps to promote sleep. Now, new research has revealed the active ingredient. The Ashwagandha leaf is rich in triethylene glycol (TEG), which scientists have now found helps improve