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B Vitamins and Anxiety: Their Role in Stress Management

B vitamins play important roles in brain health, neurotransmitter production, and the body’s stress response. Learn how B vitamins influence anxiety and what research shows about their mental health benefits.

Calming Herbs for Anxiety, Stress, and Sleep: What the Research Shows

Certain herbs have long been used to calm the nervous system and support relaxation. Learn what research says about calming herbs such as passionflower, chamomile, lemon balm, valerian, and hops, and how these traditional nervine herbs may help with anxiety, stress, and sleep.

Psychobiotics: How Gut Bacteria Affect Mood, Stress, and Mental Health

Psychobiotics are beneficial gut bacteria that may influence mood, stress resilience, and emotional health through the gut–brain axis. Learn what the research says and which probiotic strains are being studied.

Weighted Blanket Buying Guide: What to Look For

There are so many weighted blanket brands and so many options within those brands that it can be overwhelming to sort out which one is best for you and your kids. 

This guide includes 12 key factors to consider when choosing a weighted blanket.

Protein and Anxiety: How Amino Acids Influence Neurotransmitters

Protein supplies amino acids your nervous system uses to create neurotransmitters. This post provides a quick explanation of how amino acids influence calming and stimulating brain activity related to anxiety and stress.

Integrative Medicine for Mental Health: Addressing the Physical Side of Care

Integrative medicine for mental health takes into account how what is happening in the body affects emotional and psychological well-being. Learn about a variety of ways these physical factors can be addressed alongside psychotherapy.