On average, you have around five dreams every night. Ranging from pleasant or sensible to nasty or utter nonsense, your dreams give you a glimpse into the subconscious mind. Nearly all peaceful dreams let you sleep through the night, while stressful dreams wake you up mid-beauty sleep.   Have you been waking up in a panic every night? Understanding your dreams […] The post 15 Most Common Stress Dreams (Meanings, Causes, How to Stop Them) appeared first on Mellowed ..read more

‘Nervous poos’ or ‘anxiety poops’ are more common than you might think. If you find you’re pooping more when you’re stressed or anxious, don’t worry you aren’t alone! You might find yourself running to the toilet before a big presentation, an interview, or before an important day at school. If you struggle with anxiety, you might […] The post Is Stress & Anxiety Making You Poop? appeared first on Mellowed ..read more

Feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed can take a toll on your mental health. There are several ways to manage negative emotions, such as therapy or meditation, but you can also use food and nutrition to boost your mood.  Discover 13 stress-relieving foods to incorporate into your diet that will help you reduce stress, boost your energy, […] The post 13 Best Stress Relieving Foods to Reduce Stress & Anxiety appeared first on Mellowed ..read more

If you are not engaging in sex as frequently as you like, you’re not alone. Sexual dissatisfaction and inactivity are increasing - recent research shows that 1 in 3 men in the U.S. aged 18 to 24 did not engage in sex in the past year. But while feelings of sexual frustration are common, many people do not […] The post How to Handle Sexual Frustration (Physical & Mental Relief) appeared first on Mellowed ..read more

When I’m stressed, I generally have two polar opposite reactions to food. I either eat my body weight in pasta, chocolate, and other comfort food, or I just stop eating. While most people relate stress to overeating and weight gain, stress weight loss is also common. Losing weight might sound like a positive component of [...] The post What Is Stress Weight Loss & What to Do About It appeared first on Mellowed ..read more

Chances are you’ve heard about CBD; it’s hard not to. It seems like you can’t walk into any health food store or even spa without seeing CBD for sale. It’s so sought-after these days that its move passed the people-only market and is popular among the pet community too. I couldn’t stop hearing about CBD, [...] The post I Tried CBD Oil for 30 Days. Here’s How I Feel appeared first on Mellowed ..read more

I’m a lifer—depression for life. It’s hard to remember a time when I didn’t feel depressed. I was diagnosed for the first time at 14, and so began my journey of medication and therapy. But I was lucky. At 14, my mother was the one who noticed the symptoms and took me in to the [...] The post How to Talk to Your Doctor About Depression appeared first on Mellowed ..read more

Nobody wants to deal with sleep problems. Getting a full night’s sleep is not only important to ensure you’re alert and ready to go the next morning, but it’s also important for your physical and mental health. Sleep is essential to your overall health, and yet many struggle to get enough sleep at night. Whether [...] The post How to Go to Sleep Earlier: 9 Simple Tips appeared first on Mellowed ..read more

These days, Yoga is a popular practice in North America, and for good reason: the ancient Eastern practice can bring many physical and mental benefits to its practitioners. Some of its most touted benefits include increased flexibility, weight loss, and an improved sense of well-being.  There are now over 6000 yoga studios across the U.S. which [...] The post How to Practice Yoga at Home appeared first on Mellowed ..read more

These days, it seems like everyone’s a doctor. From nutritional advice to various diagnostic testing services online to natural remedies for everything, it’s easy to find a treatment to almost every problem online. Sites like WebMD and HealthLine can allow you to quickly look up your symptoms to determine the most likely trigger. Self-diagnosing can be [...] The post Stop Self Diagnosing: 5 Reasons to See a Doctor Instead appeared first on Mellowed ..read more