Adaptogenic herbs have been used for their health benefits for thousands of years. Stress is one of the conditions they can help alleviate. Learn more about these herbs and how they can be used.
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Category: Mental Health
A protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) may improve your brain's adaptability to change. Learn about what it is and how to promote its production.
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Supporting your loved one after a dementia diagnosis takes care. In this article, Ann Quinlan provides insights on how to plan the journey after diagnosis by focusing on the patient, not the disease.
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Enhanced Stress Relief is a gentle, non-sedative herbal approach to anxiety, nervousness, and over-stimulation. Designed to synergistically balance key neurotransmitters to provide calm and focus at any time of day or night. Can be used regularly or as needed in times of stress. Ingredients: Lemon Balm is a traditional calmative that increases expression of GABA, an... Read more »
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For those who found themselves listening to the NPR Morning Edition this morning, there was an interesting discussion regarding a potential connection between acetaminophen use (brand name: Tylenol) and reducing the pain of hurt feelings. They reported on research that indicates acetaminophen can not only reduce physical pain but has the potential to reduce mental pain as well. We’d like to offer some additional insight into relieving the pain of social rejection through this common over-the-counter medication and offer some alternatives.
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Carrie Levine shares the recipe for a happy and healthy holiday... good eating and drinking choices. Most people think weight gain is the biggest side effect of the holidays. What brought you those extra 5 pounds effects so much more than your waistline. Increased unhealthy behaviors over the holidays can actually make your season less merry.
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Many people worry about their memory as they age. Most of us will experience some slowing of our thought processes as a part of growing older. The good news is that we all get wiser as we age and continue to learn from our experiences. Rather than worry, what should you do if you are concerned about your memory? Here are 6 steps to take.
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Neurodegenerative disorders include dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. At the root of these disorders are the mitochondria; the energy centers of cells. When the complex process of metabolizing energy at this root level breaks down it impairs energy production. This in turn impairs brain function. Learn about the process and what you can do to prevent that process from going awry.
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Depression is an affliction that far too many of us has experienced, or will experience, first-hand. Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression.1 Whether it’s a chronic condition or a temporary situation the pain it instills is real and relief is often just out of reach. Quite likely, if you... Read more »
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