Conventional medical treatment for insomnia includes psychological and pharmacological approaches; however, long-term use of prescribed medications can lead to habituation and problematic withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, herbs with sedative-hypnotic properties are a practical alternative as they do not have the drawbacks of conventional drugs. Despite recent advances in the development of newer hypnotics in Western medicine, […]
Dry Fasting
Also called an absolute fast or a complete fast, a dry fast is considered the most extreme type of fasting. Dry fasting is considerably more difficult and hazardous than other types of fasting. When dry fasting is performed, it is usually practiced for comparatively shorter periods compared to therapeutic fasting. In religious and spiritual customs, […]
Antioxidants and Alzheimer’s Disease
Dietary intake of antioxidants from food sources may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Oxidative damage to lipid membranes can disrupt normal neuronal functioning, leading to the formation of amyloid plaques and to neuronal cell death. Dietary intake of antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, can interrupt this process by inhibiting the […]
How Psychotherapy Helps Stress
Researchers have extensively explored the connection between psychological stress and the body’s physiological processes. Psychoimmunologists have focused on how stress affects the mind and body through the neuroendocrine system. A study at the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at Ohio State University College of Medicine found suppressed immune functioning in highly stressed medical students. […]