Bacopa (Bacopa monniera), a traditional herb used in Ayurvedic medicine, Bacopa is a great neurotonic, adaptogen, tranquilizing, memory and learning enhancing, cerebral activator herb. It has a beneficial action on the brain, memory, mental deficiency, Alzheimer’s disease, learning skills, anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD. Bacopa has been shown to have anti-anxiety effects in animal research. […]
Clear Leek Soup
Leeks are an excellent source of vitamin K. They are very good source of manganese, vitamin B6, copper, iron, folate, and vitamin C. Leeks are also a good source of vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids, dietary fiber, magnesium, vitamin E, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids. This clear leek soup is excellent in the […]
Detoxification Diets and Mental Health
There are different types of detoxification diets, most based on eating organic whole foods as opposed to processed foods. These diets tend to minimize or eliminate meats while maximizing fruits and vegetables. Detoxification diets always involve drinking lots if clean water. The intent of a detoxification diet is to support internal processes by increasing elimination […]
Short-Cut Vegan: Great Taste in No Time
Now that millions of Americans are exploring the vegan lifestyle, award-winning cookbook author Lorna Sass has updated her classic cookbook to reveal that achieving great flavor and eating healthy meals don’t require spending hours in the kitchen. Sass creates culinary magic from a pantry stocked with carefully selected prepared and instant foods, such as homemade […]