Tag: Brain Health

Taking stress during pregnancy is not good for your baby—another research reasons it with its surprising study results. The stress that mother experiences can...

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder which compels people to compulsively eat less for the sake of losing weight. People affected by this condition...

Your wedding might be the happiest day of your life, but the months leading up to it certainly aren’t. In between scheduling bridal fittings,...

When we chant Om, the frequency generated is the same as that of the rest of the cosmos. Cultivating a daily habit out of chanting Om can influence our body and mind in numerous ways. Mentally, it brings a sense of calm, self-control over emotions as well as an improved attention span. Physically, daily meditation with Om chanting removes negative energies and protects against chronic diseases.

Stress is normal, but it can get the best of us. For natural relief, do peaceful yoga moves. The easy pose is a classic meditation move, so it'll get you in the zone. Meanwhile, the cobra pose, extended puppy pose, and wide-legged forward bend will release physical and mental tension. Do the downward dog for a classic full-body stretch. Restorative poses, like child's pose and corpse pose, are perfect when just need a break.

While mental illnesses like depression and anxiety are well known and understood fairly well, other illnesses like schizophrenia and obsessive compulsive disorder don't receive the...

Be it lifestyles, our food choices, or the amount of time we spend working, mental health is a common concern in today’s times. Nutrition and mental health have had a close relationship for a long time now. Either because of the quality of food or the quantity, we are missing out on good food that keeps our brains and minds happy. Micronutrients such as selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin D, omega-3 fats, and iron have a major role to play in maintaining mental health.

Natural medicine is all set to become one of the medical leaders of the next century. With the knowledge that common herbs and spices have significant health benefits, both patients and doctors are looking to their kitchens for remedies. One such ingredient is cinnamon, which when consumed in adequate doses can help regulate blood sugar, support heart health, repair nerve damage in Alzheimer’s, and also act as a potent antimicrobial agent.

Watching someone who struggles to communicate or express himself/herself is often a difficult thing. People suffering from aphasia face such difficulties in communicating. Aphasia...

For a lot of people, it takes time to feel confident about a commitment, but everyone eventually gets there. However, a number of people...

Xanax, which has been used to treat anxiety for the longest time, calms you down and reduces your anxiety by binding to a receptor called GABA in your brain. However, while it relieves anxiety temporarily, you become immune and addicted to it in the long run. L-theanine, on the other hand, works great as a natural alternative to Xanax. It increases GABA and dopamine levels in your brain, leaving you feeling relaxed and free from anxiety without side effects.

A study involving rats has shown that aromatic-turmerone in turmeric can promote brain healing and regeneration. Older studies, also involving rats, have proved that curcumin in turmeric can prevent brain disease. However, it is yet to be seen if the results hold true for humans as well. While you may come across turmeric supplements promising to boost your brain power, it is still essential to first seek medical advice.

Antibiotics are very important for the treatment of numerous diseases and the success of surgeries. Without effective antibiotics, patients may not recover. But, some antibiotics are dangerous to health because of their adverse effects and cause more damage than good. Physicians are prescribing antibiotics more often than required and endangering the patient’s life. Fluoroquinolone is one such antibiotic drug with major side-effects.

Ayurveda prescribes remedies tailored to your individual constitution for managing stress. These include dinacharya, a daily routine for a disciplined and healthy life; panchakarma or detoxification therapies such as virechana (purgation using herbs), vasti (medicated enemas), and nasyam (nasal administration of oils); yoga; dietary practices to balance your doshas; rejuvenating and adaptogenic herbs such as brahmi and ashwagandha etc; and adherence to moral practices.

Did you know that the foods you eat can help you concentrate and get things done? Caffeine present in coffee, flavonoids in chocolate, and the amino acid L-theanine in tea can sharpen your focus – provided you get these in moderate amounts. Having blueberries or taking flaxseed oil can also be useful. Meanwhile, seafood is rich in iron, which is important not only for improving attention but also memory and learning.