Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Discover how this medicinal mushroom has been used for centuries to boost cognitive function, enhance digestive health and promote overall wellness. Lion's mane mushroom, scientifically known as Hericium erinaceus, is a...
Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC) for Immune Health, Liver Protection, and Stress Support
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC) is a unique blend of amino acids, polysaccharides, and minerals that have been shown to have various health benefits. Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC) is a standardized extract...
Standardized Ashwagandha Extract Significantly Reduces Markers of Stress in Participants with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Results from this trial suggests that ashwagandha extract standardized to 35% withanolide glycosides at 60mg and 120mg significantly improved markers of stress in non-depressed high stress patients diagnosed with...
Food for Thought: Boosting Physical and Mental Wellness with the Help of Nutrition and Our Mind – An Interview with Karin Hermoni, PhD
Have you heard of the mind-body connection? It refers to the intricate connection between our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs and the influence it has on our physical health. Furthermore, how we treat our physical body (what we eat, exercise, sleep) plays a...
Dog-Assisted Therapy Reduces Stress and Improves Mood in Healthy Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Participants partaking in the animal-assisted intervention experienced increased brain activity and reported improved feelings of fatigue, stress, and depression when interacting with the dog compared to when at rest. ...
The Effects of Supplementation with Ashwagandha Root Extract on Stress and Anxiety
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Supplementation with Ashwagandha root extract is associated with reduced symptoms of stress and anxiety and improvement in some stress hormone levels. Psychological stress occurs when an individual perceives that environmental or internal...
Dog-Assisted Therapy Significantly Reduces Stress in School Children
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 20-minute animal-assisted intervention over the course of a 6-week school term resulted in improvements in mean cortisol levels in both mainstream school children and children with special educational needs. In adolescence, a...
Geranium (P. graveolens) Essential Oil Reduces Fatigue in ICU Nurses
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of 84 nurses working in critical care during COVID-19 shows that inhalation of P. graveolens essential oil significantly reduced fatigue scores in subjects...
Blue Light Therapy Improves Severity of PTSD-Related Symptoms and Sleep Disturbance
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-week treatment of blue light exposure for 30-minutes each morning resulted in significant improvements in the severity of PTSD symptoms, particularly regarding sleep quality and dysfunction. Post-traumatic stress disorder...
A Combination of Green Tea Extract, Rhodiola, Magnesium & B Vitamins Enhance Stress-Coping Abilities
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study results show the efficacy of a synergistic approach to combatting states of stress and anxiety, with a significant increase in EEG resting state theta (p < .02), which is associated with relaxation and modulation of...