Depression Archives

Natural ways to sidestep the deadly new NSAID/antidepressant risk

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Dr. Fred

Last week I told you about a scary new risk linked to NSAIDs and antidepressants. And if their track record is any indication, it will be years before the FDA gets around to warning the general [...]

NSAIDs and antidepressants—a deadly combination

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Dr. Fred

A few weeks ago, I told you how the FDA is finally mandating all NSAIDs carry a warning label due to the risk of heart attack and stroke associated with these drugs. Well, lo and behold, another [...]

8 sneaky substances that are stealing your sleep

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Dr. Fred

I’ve talked plenty in the past about insomnia … and how lack of sleep is terrible for your health. I’ve told you about things you can do to sleep better (for instance, eating three square meals [...]

The feel-good spice

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Dr. Fred

I’m not sure if I’ve ever mentioned it here before, but I have a deep love of India. I studied there and have worked there, and the country never ceases to dazzle the senses with its vibrant [...]

Two more culprits behind chronic brain fog

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Dr. Fred

Yesterday, I talked about the brain draining influence of heavily processed food. And believe me, the research out there gives the term “SAD” (as in Standard American Diet) a whole new meaning. [...]

The danger of soda–and the benefit of coffee

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Dr. Fred

Happiness is a warm mug Call me smug. But I have to smile a little when studies come out that talk the same trash that I talk–whether it’s about the USDA, statin drugs, or (my [...]

Baby blues

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Dr. Fred

As I’m sure you’ve noticed, diet and diabetes are pet topics of mine. But sometimes, I decide to take the discussion in a different direction–especially when I come across news [...]