Recent research suggests that gut flora plays a role in regulating emotions and thoughts. This post from The Atlantic sheds light on the studies researching the connections between the microbiome and the brain. By now, the idea that gut bacteria affects a person’s health is not revolutionary. Many people know that these microbes influence digestion, allergies, and metabolism. ... Continue Reading
What Is CBD and Why You Need To Know About It
Far be it from me to ever get excited about a single herbal compound. As botanical advocates we are usually taught that the greatest benefits are gotten from plants in their full glory, as nature intended. Isolating a plant extract compounded to often much higher concentrations as is done in the natural supplements as well as the drug industry does not jive with many herbal ... Continue Reading
New Evidence That Green Tea May Enhance Working Memory Too
Green tea is said to have many putative positive effects on health. Now, researchers at the University of Basel are reporting first evidence that green tea extract enhances the cognitive functions, in particular the working memory. The Swiss findings suggest promising clinical implications for the treatment of cognitive impairments in psychiatric disorders such as ... Continue Reading