Israeli study on lab animals may point a way for treating post-trauma with nutritional supplements
Epigenetic modifications are chemical marks written into DNA during fetal development to correctly program how our genes function in different organs that program their activity.
Brains Like Washing Machines; Fancier Equipment Leads to More Breakdowns
A few decades ago, when washing machines and refrigerators were simple machines and had not ambitions of being advanced, they lasted for many years, even decades. Today, they are digital, with controlled temperatures, fancy lighting and other sophisticated features and need the repairman to come more often.
Parental PTSD Affects Health Behavior Among Holocaust Survivors’ Adult Children
Although Jewish Holocaust survivors – average 85 years old today – are generally considered an amazingly resilient group despite the terrors that they endured, those that suffer from post-trauma have been found to adopt harmful health behaviors like smoking, drinking alcohol and avoiding physical exercise. Unfortunately, these survivors also tend to “hand down” such behaviors to their adult children, who are now middle aged or even older.
Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms Hit Lifelong Disabled in Emergencies
It seems there is another sector in the Israeli population that has been almost ignored – those with permanent physical or sensory disabilities, who have now been found at a high risk for developing post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) from terrorism and war.
Saving Lives Under Fire: United Hatzalah Medic
On Wednesday night a Hamas barrage of almost 200 rockets was launched at southern Israel. In addition to the powerful response by the IDF, civilian volunteers went into action, helping victims wounded in body and soul – saving lives under fire.
5 Signs You May Be Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
When a terror attack is reported by the media, the story focuses on the number of casualties, while the psychological trauma goes undiscussed.
In Biblical Heartland, Unique Horse Therapy Helps Heal Terror Trauma
Horse therapy, also called Equine Assisted Therapy, dates back as early as 600 BCE to the ancient Greeks.
Terror Expert Shares Insights on Las Vegas Massacre
“PTSD has a domino effect, with a wide reach which can last years. It can linger after the event is no longer a news item or part of conversations.”
IDF Mental Health Officer Develops Simple, Game-Changing PTSD Treatment
The activation encourages the ability to make simple decisions to remind PTSD sufferers that they are still in control of their lives.
Silent PTSD Terror Victims Struggle to Start New Life
A recent study found that 9.6 percent of Jewish residents in Jerusalem who directly experienced terrorism and 6.7 percent of those indirectly exposed to terrorism suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
