Up until a few decades ago, meditation was regarded as a marginal practice, and the idea it might be included in medical treatments was crazy. Nowadays things have changed, and the benefits of meditation on our body have been proved, especially with stress-related issues. People who have already approached mediation consistently and seriously for some…
How to boost the immune system naturally: best remedies and supplements
The immune system does a valuable job against micro-organisms which cause diseases. Yet, sometimes it may fail to defend our organism properly: a germ may overcome the immune barriers successfully and make us get sick. Is it possible to intervene in this process and boost the immune system? What happens if you improve your diet?…
Best Memory and Brain Booster Remedies and Supplements
Memory supplements are food supplements used to boost cognitive function, especially memory. Cognitive decline, which may show with memory loss and attention decline, is above all related to advancing age. Yet, if you are experiencing very stressful situations, even young people may have concentration and memory decline. In these cases, memory and brain booster remedies…
Griffonia Simplicifolia (5-HTP) Health Benefits, Uses and Side Effects
Griffonia simplicifolia, also known because of its active compound 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), is a plant belonging to the Leguminosae family known as griffonia, but also as “African bean”, since it looks like a bean and comes from Africa. In ancient times in Africa people used the bark, the root and also the leaves of this plant…
Hawthorn: Health Benefits and Side Effects
Hawthorn berries are tiny fruits that grow on trees and shrubs belonging to the Crataegus genus. The genus includes hundreds of species commonly found in Europe, North America, and Asia. For centuries this plant has been used to delimit the field boundaries. Its name comes from the Greek word “kràtaigos”, which is related to the…
Rhodiola rosea: health benefits and side effects
Rhodiola rosea: what is it? Rhodiola rosea is a medicinal plant belonging to the family of Crussulaceae. Native to Siberia, it is widespread in Mongolia as well, and grows spontaneouslly in the montaineous regions of Northern Europe, Lapponia, Scandinavia, Northern America and Alaska. Rhodiola rosea leaves are thick and fleshy, and its flowers color ranges…
What is spirulina for: 10 health benefits you should be aware of
Over the last years you probably have been hearing of superfoods, as foods with extraordinary nutritious properties. Among these superfoods you find spirulina, an alga which is recommended not only to those people who want to lose weight, but also to whoever wants to stay fit. So what is spirulina for? In this article I…
Panax Ginseng Benefits and Side Effects
The therapeutic use of Panax ginseng tracks back to 4000 years ago, when the Chinese emperor Shen demanded further studies on the plant which showed to have beneficial and therapeutic properties. Let’s see in detail now, Panax ginseng benefits and side effects. Ginseng refers to eleven different varieties of a short, slow-growing plant with fleshy…
What is St. John’s Wort: Health Benefits and Side Effects
Native to Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa, though it is spread everywhere now, Hypericum (Hypericum perforatum) or St John’s wort is a perennial plant used for centuries in popular medicine, to heal burn, wound, skin inflammation and also mild depression and anxiety. St. John’s wort has been known and used for its health benefits…
Maca: Health Benefits and Side Effects of Peruvian Ginseng
My latest article was about Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng. Today I am going to be dealing with Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng. I got interested in its health benefits after watching an Italian TV show on health and wellness, and I thought it would be a good idea to share a bit…