Eschscholzia californica, a dicot, is an annual or perennial herb that is native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. Root, leaves and seeds. Bitter to the taste with subtle euphoric properties, the entire plant of the Californian poppy is harvested in maturity. It’s dried and […]
Are Vegetarians at Risk for Mental Health Problems?
There are myriad health benefits that come with making the decision to switch to a vegetarian diet, but there can be some complications too. Health experts already warn that a vegetarian diet can lead to possible nutrient deficiencies, but a new study adds another concern—the potential impact of a no-meat diet on your mental health. […]
Saffron and Depressive Symptoms
Saffron (Crocus sativus) is derived from the flower of the saffron crocus. The history of saffron cultivation reaches back more than 3,000 years. Saffron was detailed in a 7th-century BC Assyrian botanical reference compiled under Ashurbanipal. Documentation of saffron’s use over the span of 4,000 years in the treatment of some 90 illnesses has been […]
Can Pasta Trigger Depression?
Everyone knows that a diet full of white bread, pasta and rice is bad for your waistline. Now scientists say these types of refined carbs could also impact your mind putting post-menopausal women at higher risk for depression. In a study published in the the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers looked at data from […]