11 Benefits of Meditation on Mind and Body
Marina Curilov 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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment?
If you have already read the ABOUT ME section on this blog, you know more than 5 years ago now I had a serious car accident. After years of physiotherapy…
How To Cure Depression: Symptoms And Causes
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable!…