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06/26/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Chinese goldthread found to effectively treat neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s
Researchers have discovered a potential herbal medicine for Parkinson’s disease. A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that Chinese goldthread, scientifically known as Coptis chinensis, exhibits protective effects against diseases associated with oxidative stress, such as Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that impairs movement. People with this condition […]
06/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Understanding how blood sugar and impulsive behavior affect our ability to respond to changes in the environment
Your blood sugar and impulsive behavior may influence behavioral flexibility or your ability to respond to changes in the environment. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that measures of impulsivity and blood sugar regulation can be used to predict behavioral flexibility. Both psychological and physiological factors influence behavioral flexibility performance, and evidence […]
06/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
TCM’s Coptis chinensis found to have neuroprotective effects against disease causes by oxidative stress, including Parkinson’s
A team of researchers from Germany and China assessed the potential protective effects of Chinese goldthread, scientifically known as Coptis chinensis, against diseases associated with oxidative stress, such as Parkinson’s disease. The team published their findings in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine, the rhizome of the Chinese goldthread is commonly […]
06/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Maintaining brain health: Keep your brain young with these supplements and lifestyle habits
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that impairs memory and other important cognitive functions. Today, it affects about 5.3 million Americans and is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. The number is alarming and continues to increase each year. Before it’s too late, take extra steps on keeping your brain young and […]
06/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
The depressing connection between air pollution and happiness
The air you breathe may affect your mood and happiness. A study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour found that air pollution may be contributing to low levels of happiness among people living in major cities in China. Although China has an annual economic growth rate of eight percent, the level of satisfaction of […]
06/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Understanding how B vitamins help improve brain, heart health
The risks of cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline increase with age, but that doesn’t mean that these problems can’t be prevented. Older people can avoid suffering from these conditions by adhering to a healthy diet and taking supplements that contain B vitamins. An article published on the website NaturalHealth365.com discussed how B vitamins, such as vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and vitamin […]
06/18/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Can managing your blood pressure lower your risk of dementia?
As you age, your thinking, reasoning, and remembering tend to decline – which is normal. However, when those cognitive functions decline much more significantly than what occurs with normal aging, it could be a sign of dementia. Because of the complications dementia can bring to a person’s life, researchers continue to investigate various health approaches […]
06/18/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Traditional Chinese medicine may reduce severity of PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that often occurs after a person witnesses or is involved in a life-threatening event. Currently, antidepressants are the only approved treatment for PTSD, but these drugs are known to be ineffective and harmful to health. In the search for alternative treatments for trauma-associated disorders like PTSD, researchers […]
06/04/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
TCM shows efficacy in reducing brain inflammation associated with PTSD
Researchers at Kyung Hee University, Chung-Ang University, and Gachon University in South Korea looked at the efficacy of Aralia continentalis extract on cognitive memory and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They published their findings in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers aimed to develop a novel treatment for trauma-associated disorders like PTSD, a […]
05/23/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Eucommia: A widely used plant in TCM that can protect neurons from damage caused by epilepsy
Researchers have found a new natural medicine that can protect nerve cells from epilepsy. In a study published in the journal The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers at Central South University in China found that eucommia (Eucommia ulmoides) contains a compound called aucubin, which exhibits protective effects on neurons against damage caused by epilepsy. […]
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