Brain fog is a common experience for many people. Although it is not a condition in and of itself, it typically occurs as a symptom generated from a wide variety of other conditions or circumstances. Let’s explore the many contributing factors by taking a look at the following questions…

Most people will be surprised to learn that the two most effective ways to improve or protect your mental health are through your diet — primarily the removal of sugar and the avoidance of environmental toxins.

Recognizing whether you’re experiencing grief or depression is important to determine the path of action, yet many people do not know how to differentiate the two. They are often treated as one in the same, even by mental health professionals, which is not only counterproductive but often leads to new problems like drug dependency, deeper [...]

Q. Hi Cynthia, Like you I’ve been through many addictions and now have 28 years in recovery from drink and drugs. I live in the UK. In recovery (1990)I had major surgery to remove a tumor next to my brain and then meningitis. Of course I was given lots of antibiotics and have had a [...]

Q. Hi Cynthia, I have had anxiety for about 10 years now with on and off depression. Recently I also started having intrusive thoughts which have increased the depression and anxiety. I do see a therapist, an MD, and ND recently. I am not having much luck with medications as a matter of fact the [...]

Two out of three people taking an antidepressant prescription still have symptoms of depression. This is a statement that you hear in the commercials on TV directly from the manufacturers of medication for depression.

Q. Dear Cynthia, I saw your article online for 5 HTP.I am thinking of taking it as I don’t know what else to take. I tried taking anti depressants but get acne when I take them. I had a trauma a couple of years ago to my face after I had IPL laser for some [...]

Q. Cynthia. I have suffered from periodic anxiety attacks for well over a decade. For years these attacks would come out of no where, with no rhyme nor reason.

Anxiety and depression are one of the most common topics on this blog as they continue to be rampant in our society. If you haven’t experienced them yourself, you probably know a handful of people who have. Although traditional psychology and counseling are very effective for a variety of issues and serve a valuable purpose [...]

Q. Hi Cynthia, I read your post on anxiety and I felt like you were writing my life. I have been dealing with this for about 8 years, and am on disability because of it. I have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Hypoglycemia, and PCOS. I have taken herbs and supplements for this 8 years, [...]