Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a major depressive disorder that reoccurs every year in a seasonal pattern. For many onsets typically appears in fall and fades away by summer. According to Psychology Today, SAD affects around 10 million Americans...
Kava & Skullcap According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect nearly 40 million adults in the United States every year. That’s 18.1% of the population! (1.) There are many contributing factors that cause anxiety...
Eating well doesn’t have to be complicated. Making smart decisions and creating healthy habits can go along way in promoting and maintaining optimal wellness. We are what we eat, and it is important to understand the effects certain foods...
We have all been there… Damaging our hair to achieve different colors and hairstyles. After having long flowing gorgeous virgin hair for over eight years I fell into that long downward spiral of trying to go blonde. The consequences,...
Ah, summer. The time where the sun shines and life is good. Summer is filled with what seems like endless outdoor activities perfect for rejuvenating the mind, body, and spirit. A good amount of fresh air and some Vitamin...
As we come into spring many people are getting ready for their annual “spring cleaning”. We get rid of all that is not needed and focus on minimizing and refreshing the home décor. We can learn from this tactic...
Historian Jeffrey M. Pilcher, professor of history at the University of Minnesota, believes the taco originated in the Mexican silver mines around the 19th century. Today, the popularity is booming with last year’s Taco tally amounting to over 4.5...
Stress impacts the vast majority of people worldwide. According to the American Institute of Stress, in the U.S. alone 77% of Americans regularly experience stress and 73% of them experience adverse side effects. An incredible amount of 76% of...
Holy Basil Ocimum sanctum Common Names Holy Basil, Tulsi, Sacred Basil, “Queen of herbs”, “Incomparable one”, “Elixir of life” Active Constituents phenolic compounds, rosmarinic acid, eugenol, urosolic acid, carvacrol, linalool, caryophylline, estragol, saponins, flavonoids, triterpenoids, tannins Therapeutic...
One of my favorite things to do to relax and unwind after a long day is to take a herbal bath! I have always loved a long soak in a hot aromatic bath. It is an immediate way for...
