A recently published analysis of meta-studies has found that exercise can help improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and emotional distress. High-intensity exercise was found to be the most effective, with positive outcomes observed after less than 12 weeks of treatment.
In the study, which included 97 randomized controlled trial reviews, physical activity was found to have greater benefits on depression, anxiety, and psychological distress than other forms of care. In all populations, adding physical exercise had a favourable impact on depression, anxiety, and psychological stress. Treatment was especially effective for people with depression, or who had been diagnosed with HIV or kidney disease.
While all forms of activity included saw some benefit, including walking, pilates, and yoga, high-intensity exercise was found to be the most effective.
Lion’s mane mushrooms have gained popularity in recent years for their potential health benefits. These fascinating fungi have become a staple in many natural wellness communities, leaving some to wonder: is lion’s mane a psychedelic? The short answer is no. Lion’s mane mushrooms do not contain any psychedelic properties. That doesn’t mean they aren’t beneficial though.
Adaptogens are special plants and fungi that can help your body adapt to stress. They work by helping the body cope with physical and psychological
Adrenal fatigue is a condition naturopathic doctors often point to when patients show symptoms of chronic exhaustion, and recommending adaptogens for adrenal fatigue is relatively common practice. But is adrenal fatigue a real diagnosis? Here’s what you need to know about the condition, what western medicine has to say about it, and how adaptogens may be able to help with symptoms.
At the most basic level, comparing functional mushrooms vs. psychedelic mushrooms comes down to the presence of hallucinogenic effects. Psychedelic mushrooms have psychoactive effects and can produce a “trip”, whereas functional mushrooms do not. Both types of mushrooms can offer both physical and mental health benefits, but the specific effects they have on the mind and body are very different.
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