by Mia Lundin on February 13, 2012
Did you know that serotonin imbalance is one of the most common contributors to mood disorders? Did you also know that some experts believe that low serotonin has become a virtual epidemic in Western society? In fact, SSRIs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, commonly called antidepressants, which are prescribed to treat mood disorders by targeting serotonin [...]
by Mia Lundin on January 18, 2012
Let’s face it. Modern, middle-aged women are stressed. Many of us juggle careers, family life, marriages, divorces, single parenthood, and personal friendships; caring for aging parents, negotiate with cantankerous teens, and the list seems to run on forever. Add in the unique challenges that come with menopause and not surprisingly, we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed [...]
by Mia Lundin on January 1, 2012
During times of hormone imbalance women frequently complain of overwhelming anxiety , along with racing, panicky thoughts. Sometimes the anxiety is so intense it leads to full blown panic attacks, causing women to feel they are losing control or going crazy. If you are a woman coping with hormone imbalance and suffer from anxiety, rest [...]