Scutellaria lateriflora, also known as Blue Skullcap, Hoodwort, Virginian Skullcap, Mad-dog Skullcap, is a hardy perennial herb native to North America. Native Americans as well as traditional European herbalists have used skullcap to induce sleep, relieve nervousness, and moderate the symptoms of other diseases related to the nervous system. In addition, skullcap functions as an […]
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NADH) and Mental Health
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) is an important cofactor, or “assistant,” that helps enzymes in the work they do throughout the body. NADH particularly plays a role in the production of energy. It also participates in the production of L-dopa, which the body turns into the important neurotransmitter dopamine. Based on these basic biochemical facts, NADH […]
Organic Food Has More Nutrients
A $25-million British study in 2007 comparing organic food to traditionally grown food with pesticides determined that organic fruit and vegetables contain up to 40% more nutrients, such as antioxidants, and minerals like iron and zinc. The same study concluded that organic milk contained up to 90% more of the same beneficial nutrients. Other studies […]
Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder
Most people associate seasonal affective disorder (SAD) with the winter, but in fact many people suffer from the summer blues. As many as 25% of American are thought to suffer from some form of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD can be relatively mild or it can be a serious disorder that requires hospitalization. Because SAD […]