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This review explains how ketamine, a drug that blocks NMDA receptors, might work for people with treatment‑resistant depression. It says one injection of ketamine can rapidly reduce depressive symptoms, including acute suicidal behavior. The paper describes steps that could explain this: ketamine may raise glutamate, trigger growth of neuron branches,…
This review explains that smells reach the limbic brain very quickly and can change emotional and stress responses. It highlights evidence that certain essential oils — especially lavender, bergamot, and rose — can alter brain chemistry, lower stress hormones, and shift autonomic markers within minutes. Some studies reported cortisol drops…
