Bipolar disorder, which was once called manic depression, is often misunderstood and frequently misrepresented in the popular media. In this video, Dr. Erdelyi explains what Bipolar disorder really is. Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com

To understand whether there is a connection between emotional wellness and endorphins and serotonin at all, it is important to understand what endorphins and serotonin are. It is also important to understand their role in the functions of the body.

Endorphin is a neurochemical, an organic substance that occurs in neural activity. Serotonin, on the other hand, is a neurotransmitter, a neurochemical that transmits nerve signals across a synapse (the junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle).

Endorphins are produced during strenuous exercise by the pituitary gland and the …

Acrophobia
Several years ago, when I was camping in the mountains of Wyoming, I came across an event that does not happen to me often. My friend and I were hiking through the forest and all of a sudden we came to a crevasse in the trail.

It was only a couple of feet wide but the drop was around 100 feet. He jumped over it with no problem but there was no way that I was jumping over that crack. It just did not compute. I ended up going back to …

Once people realize they have a problem with depression they have three options. There is the medication option where the doctor writes a prescription for an antidepressant and sends you on your way. In this day of fast work, fast food and fast cures that just may fit your picture of treatment. But it isnt the best nor the safest way. Research has shown that people who use one of three types of psychotherapy alone or psychotherapy and medication have much better results than those only …

Following is a list of techniques that you can use to help manage your every day anxieties, stresses, and fears:

* When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, divide the task into a series of smaller steps. Complete each of the smaller tasks one at a time. Completing these smaller tasks will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success.

* Sometimes we get stressed out when everything happens all at once. When this happens, take a deep breathe …

Panic attacks often occur to anyone without warning. So whenever someone had an attack, it is important that you know what to do.

Understand what a panic attack is. A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming fear or anxiety. It is manifested by several signs and symptoms. During an attack, a person experiences increased heartbeat or palpitation, chest pain, hyperventilation or shortness of breath, stomach churning, upset stomach, trembling and shaking, muscle tension, sweating, dizziness and light-headedness, hot or cold flashes, tingling sensation or numbness, fear of dying, going …

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a specific psychotherapy that is used to affect emotions and perceptions in a positive manner. It involves talking about how you think and the way your thoughts, feelings and perceptions affect your behavior.

The basic premise behind the therapy is that behavior, feelings and thoughts are based on cognition. And therefore it is believed that if the process of cognition can be modified, the perceptions and feelings can be aligned.

CBT is a natural way of treating depression that does not involve medication. It can …

Most of us go through periodic bouts of worry and stress, or times when our thoughts seem to go round and round like a hamster wheel.

Fortunately, there is sweet-smelling relief close at hand.

Find out which essential oils can help to settle your mind, alleviating worry, obsessive overthinking, and muddled anxiety. We’ll also tell you how to make a simple and effective spray that you can use just about anywhere for soothing and comfort. You can even add it to your house-cleaning sprays!

Essential oils of marjoram and chamomile …

Everyone gets nervous sometimes. It’s how you can learn to sharpen your focus and get in the right frame of mind for an upcoming test or other performance. But, sometimes, the nervousness can give way to anxiety. Here is how you can help your teen overcome their case of extreme nerves.

It is called test anxiety. This is the situation when your child has studied and attended class but still fails the test. They know the information, but the testing situation leaves them too anxious to perform well.

What are some …

What is A+ Test Calmer?

A+ TestCalmer is a 100% safe and effective natural remedy incorporating both herbal and homeopathic ingredients in a convenient liquid tincture form. This remedy – formulated for children and teenagers – promotes calmness and confidence before and during tests without sacrificing mental alertness.

‘Nerves’ can negatively affect academic performance and even cause physical complaints like headache and stomach ache. A+ TestCalmer will not cause drowsiness or adversely affect concentration in any way – allowing the test taker to remain calm and focused.

Like all Native Remedies products, A+ …