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Homeopathic Medicine :: Causticum – Tinctura acris sine Kali

Adapted to person with dark hair and rigid fibre; weakly, psoric, with excessively yellow, sallow complexion ; subject to affections of respiratory and urinary tracts.

Exercise :: Exercise can help reduce depression after stroke

Stroke patients who partake in a therapeutic exercise program may experience a reduction in depressive symptoms, according to the results of a study published the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Weight Loss :: The Secrets to Weight Loss After Pregnancy

The time right after the birth of a child can be quite challenging. While it is certainly a good idea to eat healthy, you’ll need to pace yourself as far as weight loss is concerned. Over time, you should be able to lose the weight you gained during your pregnancy. It’s a good idea to set weight-loss goals, but don’t go overboard.

Depression :: Treating depression during pregnancy with antidepressants

Pregnant women who stop taking antidepressants run a high risk of slipping back into depression, a study found, busting the myth that the surge of hormones during pregnancy keeps mothers-to-be happy and glowing.

Depression :: Team approach to treat depression in elderly people

A “team approach” to treat depression in elderly people produces effective, lasting results, a new U.S. study finds.

Pregnancy :: Food choices by pregnant women

New research shows the food choices women make when they are pregnant are significantly affected by psychosocial factors like stress and fatigue.

Meditation :: How the Body can Heal the Mind

Meditation as a form of alternative medicine brings about mental calmness and physical relaxation by suspending the stream of thoughts that normally occupy the mind. Generally performed once or twice a day for approximately 20 minutes at a time, meditation is used to reduce stress, alter hormone levels, and elevate one’s mood.