Research supports ginseng’s effectiveness at improving the ability to withstand stress, improve work performance and quality, and enhance mental function. It has also been shown to increase the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone, which stimulates an increase in adrenal hormone secretion. Ginseng (Panax ginseng) can prevent the nicotine-induced release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is what […]
Foods that Help Depression
For people suffering from mild to moderate depression, certain dietary changes can help when combined with a comprehensive treatment program. Studies have shown that by eliminating certain foods from the diet, people with depressive disorders experience a reduction in symptoms, and that certain foods can trigger the symptoms of depression. The health habits prevailing in […]
Curcumin for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
Curcumin (Curcuma longa) is the main biologically active phytochemical compound of turmeric. It is extracted, concentrated, standardized and researched. Curcumin, which gives the yellow color to turmeric, was first isolated almost two centuries ago, and its structure as diferuloylmethane was determined in 1910. Curcumin has been part of Indian traditional medicine for thousands of years, […]
California Poppy for Sleep, Depression, and Anxiety
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 […]