Posts related to brain and mental health.
Centella
Centella, (Centella asiatica L. Family: Umbelliferae) is a small, herbaceous annual plant that is widely grown throughout Asia and consumed mostly in Thailand and India. […]
Brain & Mental Health
The Great Aunt Of The Superfood Trends – The Blueberry
Blueberries are much sought after because of their high antioxidant properties. Benefits include improved cognition, immune health and overall health. Blueberries are now firmly established […]
The Promise Of Green Tea
Green tea has become one of the most popular beverages consumed globally with about 120 ml in volume drunk by virtually everybody, every year (Graham, 1992) […]
Marijuana Extracts Sanctioned For Tremor Study
I read quite often in various online magazines and newspapers how tremors have grown in occurrence as people have gotten older. Even though there are […]
Rosemary And Rosemary Oil – So Many Uses
Rosemary is one of the ancient cult plants, closely associated with love and marriage, birth and death . In England and Germany it is considered […]
Dementia Might Actually Be Reduced By Drinking Some Alcohol In Middle Age
Every so often a piece of research is reported comes along which sets tongues wagging because it flies in the face of accepted wisdom. The […]
Damiana Leaf Extract
Damiana leaf has a tea-like aroma which is also honey like and floral. The extracts are collected from a plant called Turnera diffusa Willd. ex […]
Can Drinking Small Amounts Of Alcohol Benefit the Brain ?
According to new research, there is evidence that drinking a small amount of alcohol does the brain more good than harm. Chronic alcoholism brought about […]
One Pint Of Beer A Day ‘Poisons Your Brain And Increases Your Risk Of Dementia’
Research suggests we drink but one unit of alcohol which is less than a pint of beer or lager, or a glass of wine. More […]
Turmeric – A Spice With Great Health Benefits Because Of Curcumin
♦ One of the vibrant colours of Indian cooking is partly due to the addition of Turmeric, an ochre coloured spice obtained from its rhizomes. […]
The Issues And Health Benefits Of Chewing Betel Nut
Betel nut or perhaps betel quid as it is more commonly known is regularly chewed by those as a recreational drug in various parts of […]
The Many Uses For Lavender Oil
Lavender is a popular garden plant and a great attractor of bees. The oil is also noted for its fine aroma and calming properties. Uses […]
St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort is a widely used herbal supplement but there are a few provisos for its use. Uses: Helping with mild-to-moderate anxiety, depression and insomnia. Issues […]
Choline For Brain Health
Choline is a nutrient that is part of the messaging system of the brain and is involved in various brain activities. According to information from […]
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang oil is reckoned to be one of the top ten selling essential oils globally. It is sold for its highly sensuous and soothing […]
Huperzine A
Marketed for supporting cognitive functions Improving memory and increasing focus Huperzine A is highly active nootropic alkaloid and ingredient which is extracted from various clubmoss […]
Cocoa, Chocolate And Health
It’s always pleasing to read in the press about all the benefits of eating chocolate (usually dark chocolate by the way) or drinking cocoa. Yet […]
Feverfew: A Herbal Treatment For Migraines And Headaches
As the name might suggest, Feverfew (Tanacetum) has historically been used for fevers but its more from confusion than any powers the plant has. […]
Lemon Balm
The lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family which is native to Southern Europe and the Mediterranean in particular. […]