Monthly Archives: April 2018

American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora): Treatment for Anxiety and Depression

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a plant native to North America. It grows in meadows and swamps and has traditionally been used as an antispasmodic and sedative to treat epilepsy. These properties also give the herb the ability to treat … Continue reading →

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Lavender: Traditional Anxiety Treatment

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a shrub that grows to about 3 ft in height. The plants are native to the Mediterranean region and have traditionally been used for their fragrance in perfumery. The Romans used lavender for its scent, and … Continue reading →

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Gingko Biloba To Treat Anxiety

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Anxiety is a disorder characterised by uncontrolled feelings of fear or helplessness. Severe anxiety, including panic attacks, often requires medical intervention as the symptoms can overwhelm the resources of the individual and be highly debilitating. However, a growing number of … Continue reading →

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L-Theanine for Calmness and Tranquility

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington

L-theanine is an amino acid found mainly in the leaves of the tea plant (Camelia sinensis). Both black and green tea are good sources of L-theanine. The dry weight of tea leaves is thought to be about 1-2 % L-theanine. … Continue reading →

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Are Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Drugs Antioxidants?

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Drink Water to Improve Mood and Memory

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Chicken Soup: The Traditional Cold Remedy

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Saffron: Effective Against Depression?

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Saffron is a spice produced from the dried stigma of the blossom of the Crocus sativus plant. Saffron is a very expensive spice that is used traditionally in cooking. Medicinally, saffron has also been used for its ability to treat … Continue reading →

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Agnus Castus Stimulates Melatonin Release

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Melatonin is an important hormone in the sleep-wake cycle and in the timing of circadian rhythms. Melatonin secretion rates decline with age and this may be the cause of the change in body clock that occurs with increasing age. Melatonin … Continue reading →

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Treating Anxiety With Flavonoids

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a subgroup of polyphenols. Flavonoids possess a multiple flavone ring structure which contain hydroxyl (-OH) groups and this gives them antioxidant properties. Flavonoids have a wide variety of physiological effects in animals, and this can include anti-inflammatory, antitoxic, … Continue reading →

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