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…
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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…
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…
What Are the Health Benefits of Ashwagandha? – The Indian Ginseng
A couple of months ago, while surfing the net, I stumbled upon Ashwagangha; I didn’t know what it was, though it sounded to me like something related to India and Ayurvedic medicine. Actually I was right! So what are the health benefits of ashwagandha? This valuable plant, also known as Indian gingseng, has been used…
How Does Agoraphobia Feel Like: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives his/her environment as unsafe and with no easy way out. These situations may include open spaces, public transportation, shopping centers, or simply being outside home. Let’s try now to understand what agoraphobia feels like, its symptoms, causes and treatment….
3 Diet Foods that Undermine Your Weight Loss Efforts and Health
Thinking about going on a diet and have stocked up on diet foods? Don’t let them fool you! Keep on reading this article, to understand how these foods may undermine your weight loss efforts and overall health. No matter what the season is, whether it is summer, winter or autumn, we always want to be…
Can Stress and Anxiety Cause Stomach Problems? Psychosomatic Medicine.
We all know that weird feeling in our stomach before an important event, be it an exam, a visit to the doctor’s, a job interview, or a date. But how can stress and anxiety cause stomach problems? Our emotions communicate with us through physical symptoms, and there is a discipline studying how emotions affect our…