by Natasha | May 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Within current orthodox medical protocols, trauma and metal health issues are deemed to reside within the realm of cognitive or psychological therapists and are marginalised to these areas, in part due to limited drugs option available, mostly manipulating... 
by Aurora Sheehy | Jul 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most people think hemp and marijuana are the only plants that contain cannabinoids. But it turns out, cannabinoid-like compounds are found in a variety of plants. These compounds are often referred as Phytocannabinoids. What is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)? ... 
by midge | Mar 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
A recent study conducted by University College London has found people exposed to a lifetime of adversity may actually have a reduced ability to produce the neurotransmitter dopamine. One of the consequences of inadequate dopamine levels is a lessened ability to cope... 
by midge | Mar 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Trauma in childhood is associated with poor mental and physical health later in life. Those who experience childhood trauma are more likely to suffer from obesity, stroke and adult depression, amongst many other disorders. In a fascinating recent study, researchers... 
by midge | Mar 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
A new study in Nature has found that gut microbes are essential for extinguishing the fear response in mice. This may help clinicians devise strategies for people with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study is the latest in a continuing... 
by midge | Mar 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Grieving for a loved one can elevate the risk of heart attack (acute myocardial infarction) by 20%, according to a study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Study authors found the chance of a heart attack was 21 times higher than...
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