Natural Medicines
This hormone, made in the pineal gland, is involved in the organization of circadian rhythms and may be taken as a supplement to promote sleep.
What is melatonin?
According to The World Health Organization ____ is a key component in reducing the life-expectancy gap between people with psychiatric disorders and the general population
What is nutrition?
(Teasdale, et al., 2020)
Inadequate amounts of ______ can result in poorer learning ability and also decrease your attention level.
What is sleep?
This is a practice of piercing the body with fine needles to stimulate specific points to restore health and is safe to use alongside psychotropics.
What is acupuncture?
In Taoist philosophy, these opposites are complementary to make up a whole.
What is yin and yang?
Lack of this fat soluble vitamin may be one of the many factors that contribute to a depressed mood
What is Vit D?
Diets that are rich in ____ and limited in ___ provide nutrients that promote resilience against psychiatric disorders.
What are whole foods (vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains) and highly processed foods?
The awareness that emerges through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally, to things as they are.
What is mindfulness?
Known as "the burn plant", this may be applied to wounds to promote healing but is taken orally to treat diabetes and osteoarthritis and has soothing and mood regulating properties that can be used to treat depression.
What is aloe vera?
This therapy involves manipulation of muscles and soft tissue with the fingers and hands.
What is massage therapy?
This plant-based drug is thought to be more effective than placebo for mild anxiety states as it is believed to have a calming effect without altering consciousness.
What is Piper Methysticum aka Kava Kava?
In a 25-week multicenter, randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind trial, WS 1490 ( a special extract from Kava Kava) was reported to be effective in adjustment disorder with anxiety and did not have the tolerance issues associated with the tricyclics and benzodiazepines. Kava kava is cautioned in clinical practice because of risk of liver failure.
It is taken for anxiety at a dose of 50 to 70 mg (of the purified extract, kava lactones) three times daily or kava dried root 2 to 4 g boiled as a decoction three times daily.
Individuals with severe mental illness often have ___ compared with the general population (Sarris, et al., 2015).
What excessive caloric intake, low diet quality, and poor nutritional status? (Sarris, et al., 2015)?
This practice, from the Sanskrit yuj, meaning yoke or union, combines postures with breathing techniques, meditation, and a philosophy to promote balance between the mind and spirit.
What is yoga?
Found in citrus fruits, this may be used to treat the common cold, act as a diuretic thereby lowering blood pressure, is known to enhance the absorption of iron, and some studies show (though more research is needed) that supplementation of this may improve their mood.
What is ascorbic acid (vitamin c)?
This concept represents the vital energy or life force that keeps a person's spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health in balance
What is Qi?
Before trying a supplement, this should be attempted to meet your daily vitamin and nutrient needs.
What is food? Your body is better able to absorb nutrients from food sources versus supplements.
Studies indicate that this dietary pattern reduces the risk of depression and anxiety in multiple randomized controlled trials.
What is the Mediterranean diet?
A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, fish, and legumes, has shown the most robust evidence for mental health benefits. Its neuroprotective effects may be attributed to anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and vascular benefits (Jacka, 2017). Key components include:
•Emphasis on plant-based foods (e.g., vegetables, fruits, legumes)
•Intake of healthy fats from olive oil and fish
•Limited consumption of sweets and protein from animal sources (especially red meat)
•Optional moderate consumption of wine
This is a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.
What is burnout?
This is the practice of inhalation of oils from flowers and herbs to promote well-being.
What is aromatherapy?
This form of self-healing is named for the Greek words for "similar" and "disease" and works to help the body heal itself by giving small doses of diluted substances.
What is homeopathy?
This plant-derived, natural antidepressant, acts as a reuptake inhibitor of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, is effective for mild-to-moderate depression
What is Hypericum perforatum aka St. John's Wort?
Because St. John's Wort has serotonin reuptake inhibitor effects it should be avoided in patients taking serotonin-raising medications like SSRIs and MAOIs because of the risk of serotonin syndrome. It also causes marked CYP 3A4 induction and lowers the level of many common drugs, including warfarin and digoxin.
The relationship between mental illness and nutritional status is bidirectional, shaped by ____ .
What are structural barriers?
Structural barriers—such as limited access to healthy foods, insufficient social support, low socioeconomic status, taste preferences, and daily habits—affect individuals with psychiatric illness and the general population alike. However, individuals with severe mental illness are at greater risk for food insecurity due to financial instability or tenuous housing. In addition to these structural barriers, patients with psychiatric illness often experience illness-related obstacles. Certain psychotropic medications can increase appetite, while cognitive impairment or reduced motivation can hinder ability to shop for and prepare healthy meals (Teasdale, et al., 2017).
This relaxes your body, triggers endorphins, and may help you live longer (hint... tickle tickle)...
What is the laughter?
Practiced in India, its name combines the Sanskrit words "life" and "knowledge" and is a holistic approach of balance for the whole body.
What is Ayurveda?
This Traditional Chinese Medicine may be used to treat fibromyalgia, hypertension, and arthritis. It involves applying oil to the skin and removing it with a flat jade spoon, causing a red rash which shows the removal of impurities from the body.
What is Gua Sha?