There a number of helpful strategies that focus on dietary changes and nutritional therapy for people with ADHD and ADD. Many alternative-minded experts in the field of brain related disorders believe nutrition offers a promising avenue of treatment that’s all too often been overlooked. Adults and children with brain-related disorders, from stuttering to autism, respond […]
Lemon Balm for Sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease
Lemon Balm for Sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. Research has found lemon balm to be effective in treating a variety of mental health issues. Lemon balm can significantly reduce anxiety levels in a variety of […]
Herbal Medicine Goes Mainstream
Herbal Medicine can be practiced alone or in conjunction with other modalities, such as psychotherapy, nutritional therapy, and even pharmacological medications. In developing countries, up to 80% of indigenous populations rely on herbs for primary health care needs. In France and Germany, 30 to 40% of all medical doctors rely on herbal preparations as their […]
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 […]