Taras NK Raggio, MPA, HHP ~Life Science Practitioner

The science behind aromatherapy is known as psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) which studies the interactions between the psychological, neurological and immune systems, and the belief that the mental and physical health are intimately linked.  The science has also confirmed that breathing pleasant aromas can strengthen the Immune system.

The field of PNI brings together knowledge from endocrinology, immunology, psychology, and . . . → Read More: Aroma and Psychotherapy

Source:  National Institute of Mental Health

A novel treatment approach that includes medication plus a newly developed type of psychotherapy that targets suicidal thinking and behavior shows promise in treating depressed adolescents who had recently attempted suicide, according to a treatment development and pilot study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The study, described . . . → Read More: New Approach to Reducing Suicide Attempts Among Depressed Teens

Dear Colleague:

I’m writing you this week to update you on where we stand in Virginia with the current influenza pandemic and to share some information that I believe can be helpful to you and your patients.

According to Surveillance reports, influenza activity is now approaching the level . . . → Read More: H1N1 October 2, 2009 Update – Commonwealth of Virginia

Anyone can suffer an isolated panic attack, especially during times of great stress. But if you experience them frequently—several times a month or regularly over longer periods—then you have what’s called “panic disorder.” . . . → Read More: Panic Attacks: Natural Solutions

Over the past 50 years, psychiatric drugs have become the major tools for treating mental illness. The first tranquilizers, introduced in 1952, have been followed nearly every decade since by a new class of drugs, the latest being antidepressants. . . . → Read More: Ending Mood Disorders Without Drugs