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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
As if depression isn’t bad enough, it often comes with insomnia and low self-esteem. Is saffron powerful enough to help all three?
Saffron has established itself as a leading herb for mental health, benefitting everything from depression and anxiety to insomnia, Alzheimer’s, OCD and ADHD. Now, a massive review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on saffron’s effect on neurological and psychiatric disorders has reinforced the evidence.
Fruits and berries get all the attention. But every once in a while, the leaf emerges from the shadows and gets the spotlight, as in olive leaf extract and raspberry leaf tea. Meet the leaf of the blueberry bush.
Cognitive decline is common in older people. A still little discussed nutrient found in mushrooms, ergothioneine, might help.
Around one in three adults report having some degree of insomnia. A new study shows that putting these two powerful sleep herbs together can help.
You already know that valerian works when it comes to helping you sleep. But you may be surprised both how well it works and how fast!
Women going through menopause can experience hot flashes, sweating, loss of libido, depression, anxiety, insomnia and more. Real help that is safe to take would be a huge relief. Meet the ancient herb ashwagandha.
Way too many people struggle with anxiety, stress, depression and insomnia that can lead to illness and diminish quality of life. This new study shows that a blend of powerful traditional medicinal mushrooms can help.
Ashwagandha seems to do everything. And a new study says that it does it safely.
A recent study found that people who use melatonin are more likely to diagnosed with heart problems. The media was all over the bad news, but they neglected to tell their readers about the limitations and design flaws of the study.
Getting a good night’s sleep is not easy for a lot of people. But the solution might be a lot easier than you think.
There are many important traditional herbs for calming and sleep. A new study has put the science behind the tradition for this sleep herb.