Valerian has a long tradition as a sleep-inducing agent, with the added benefit of not producing a hangover feeling the next day. Clinical research of valerian has shown its efficacy in the treatment of mild insomnia. A Dutch study by Wissenschaftliche Beratung Pharma gave 121 people with insomnia dried valerian root for 28 days. At […]
The Safety of Supplements
According to a report of the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic Exposure Surveillance System, no one is known to have died from taking vitamins. Nutritional supplements are relatively safe provided they are taken in appropriate dosages. However, just because a supplement is “natural” doesn’t mean it is safe or without any harmful effects. […]
UnDiet
UnDiet: The Shiny, Happy, Vibrant, Gluten-Free, Plant-Based Way to Look Better, Feel Better, and Live Better Each and Every Day is a fabulous, practical, and modern guide to true health from a fresh and engaging certified nutritionist with an inspiring and transformational message. Without ever using the word “diet,” Meghan Telpner encourages readers to make […]
Vitamin B3 Holds Promise for Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers report that huge doses of an ordinary vitamin appeared to eliminate memory problems in mice with the rodent equivalent of Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, researchers looked at nicotinamide, a form of Vitamin B3 that is found in foods such as pork, peanuts, turkey, chicken, veal, fish, salmon, swordfish, tuna and sunflower seeds. Alzheimer’s […]