Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a severe psychiatric disorder that brings intense suffering. But there is little conventional medicine can do. That may not be true of nature.
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.
In a nasty cycle that’s just not fair, stress and anxiety can lead to cardiovascular disease, while cardiovascular disease exacerbates stress and anxiety. Ashwagandha is a revered adaptogenic herb that powerfully helps stress and anxiety. So, can it help stress and anxiety in people with cardiovascular disease?
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.
Recent research is firmly establishing saffron as a leading safe and effective treatment for depression. But many of us feel depressed or have low mood without actually being clinically depressed. This large study shows saffron helps these people too.
Aggressive behaviour is an important societal problem that is often blamed on mental illness and treated with drugs that carry unwanted side effects. But what if aggressive behaviour can be partially reduced with a simple nutritional supplement?
This ancient herb is showing impeccable timing. Though it’s been revered for over 2,500 years, it is proving to be perfect for the problems of today.
Mental health is taking a beating in the 21st century. Depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia are rapidly on the rise. This safe, gentle herb can help.
Depression is common and potentially debilitating. Teen depression is a serious mental health problem. A safe, effective, affordable and natural treatment could offer a lot of help to a lot of young people. New research is pointing to vitamin D as part of that help.
This large new study suggests that something as simple as sugar may be behind your depression.
More and more people are experiencing depression. A growing body of research is suggesting that increasing a very safe, simple nutrient can help. This new study just convincingly added to the evidence.