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…
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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…
6 Best Herbal Remedies for Headaches
Headache, also known as migraine, is a very widespread disorder – 1 in 7 people suffer from it. There exist different types of headaches and, according to the underlying causes, we are going to see the best herbal remedies for headaches. Even though it is a very common issue, headache causes aren’t always known. Its…
Binge Eating Disorder: Risk Factors, Causes And Symptoms
Overeating is not always a problem, but for some people it is more than a habit and can become a serious issue. Compulsive overeating is also known as binge eating disorder. In this post I am going to cover the main risk factors, causes and symptoms of binge eating disorder. What is Binge Eating Disorder?…
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques and Benefits
If some of you read the ABOUT ME section of this blog, they know that more than 5 years ago now I had a very serious accident, which caused me to be hospitalized for 6 months. After years of physical rehabilitation, I regained my walking ability, though what I experienced wasn’t just physical difficulties but…
What You Should Know About Fibromyalgia: Symptoms List, Diagnosis And Treatment
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain that is often accompanied by fatigue, depression and sleep disturbance. It can take some time to confirm a fibromyalgia diagnosis, because the symptoms resemble those of other conditions, such as hypothyroidism. These conditions must first be ruled out, before diagnosing fibromyalgia. This blog post deals with…