Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Insomnia is a big problem for a lot of people. This gentle calming herb can help you sleep.
Insomnia is a serious problem for a lot of people. It is frustrating, leaves you exhausted, affects your quality of life and even contributes to increased risk of disease. What if just getting more of one simple mineral could help?
Did you know that the microbiota in your gut are talking to the cognitive centers in your brain? Recent science shows that they are. And what they have to say may even be able to benefit people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Insomnia is more common than you would believe. It may affect as many as one-third of the adult population of the world. Valerian is the most famous herb for sleep. You know it works, but you may not believe how well!
This combination of six herbs can calm your stress and help you sleep.
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.
Chamomile has a very long tradition as a herb that can calms and helps you sleep. A new meta-analysis of controlled studies of chamomile has now scientifically supported that traditional use.
There is little more frustrating than not being able to fall asleep. There is also little that is worse for you. A good night sleep is essential for your mental and physical well being. Cutting edge research is increasingly showing that the beautiful herb saffron can help.
Sleep is vital for everyone. For cancer patients, insomnia is often ignored, but it can make the overall condition worse. This study explored the ability of melatonin and L-theanine to improve sleep in cancer patients suffering from insomnia.
Insomnia is way too common. So is anxiety. And the two often even come together. Lemon verbena is a herb that has traditionally been used for sleep. Modern science is increasingly validating that traditional use.
About 36% of people who are hospitalized experience insomnia even when they have no prior history of insomnia. It can be caused by patient care interventions, noise and medications, and it may have a number of negative impacts. Several different drugs are frequently prescribed. But could safe, natural, inexpensive and effective melatonin work just as…