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01/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Herbs for anxiety: Experts share the science behind some that are most effective

As the most common mental illness in America, almost a fifth of the population suffers from anxiety disorders each year. This feeling of fear, unease or worry can range from mild to severe and can also signify conditions such as phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anti-anxiety meds only give people […]

04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is Ashwagandha a plant that can make you sleep well? Researchers believe so

What you need for a good night’s sleep may be found in an herb. Japanese researchers described an active component in Ashwagandha as “a potent sleep-inducing small molecule” in a study published in PLOS ONE. The research team, led by Mahesh K. Kaushik and Yoshihiro Urade of the International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine, studied the […]

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