Posts related to brain and mental health.
Feverfew: A Herbal For Migraines And Headaches
We have been growing feverfew in our gardens for years and to some it has become a real weed but a welcome one in many […]
Brain & Mental Health
The Promise Of Green Tea
Green tea is now one of the most popular beverages consumed globally with about 120ml in volume drunk by virtually everybody, every year (Graham, 1992) […]
Epigallocatechin and Ferulic Acid Help Reverse Memory Loss in Mice
Could increasing our consumption of carrots and green tea help reduce memory loss? When mice are fed a diet of compounds which are found in […]
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 […]
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. Similarly, rosemary oil is an important anti-microbial which […]
What Is Epilepsy ?
Epilepsy is a neurological disease characterized by an enduring predisposition to suffer from epileptic seizures. It is always accompanied by a variety of social, psychological, […]
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 […]
What Is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra region of the brain. This loss […]
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 ‘Increases Your Risk Of Dementia’
Is there any evidence to link alcohol consumption and dementia? One unit of alcohol is less than a pint of beer or lager, or a […]
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 […]
St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort is a widely used herbal supplement but there are a few provisos for its use. Uses For St. John’s Wort: Helping with mild-to-moderate anxiety, […]
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 […]
Wild Rice
Wild rice is a food which you would have thought that foodies would have embraced years ago. Yet, it isn’t even mainstream in the health […]
Valerian, A Herbal Supplement For Influencing Mood
The plant Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) which is found throughout Europe and some Western parts of Asia could offer the insomniac some relief and relaxation by acting […]