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Chewing gum was found to help relieve anxiety, improve alertness and reduce stress among individuals, according to a new study.
The study, led by Andrew Scholey, professor of Behavioural and Brain Sciences, Swinburne University, Australia, was done on the Defined Intensity Stressor Simulation (DISS), a multi-tasking platform which reliably induces stress and [...]
Botanical Name: : Acacia decurrens, Acacia arabica,Acacia catechu
Family: Leguminosae (legume)
Other common names: Indian Gum Arabic, Wattle Bark, Black Wattle, Babul, Babool
Synonym: Wattle Bark
Habitat :Acacia Bark, known as Wattle Bark, is obtained from the chief of the Australian Wattles, A. decurrens (Willd.), the Black Wattle, and, more recently, A. arabica has been similarly used in [...]
Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found naturally in the juice and stems of pineapples. Called a proteolytic enzyme, bromelain is believed to help with the digestion of protein.
Some bromelain appears to be absorbed by the body intact, so it’s also thought to have effects outside the digestive tract. In fact, bromelain is often marketed [...]
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Scientists have used gene therapy on mouse embryos to grow hair cells with the potential to reduce hearing loss in adult animals, according to a study.
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The proof-of-concept experiments are a crucial step toward therapies that could one day treat deafness and inner-ear disease in humans, said the study, published in the British [...]
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Kneel with your forearms and palms on the floor, shoulder’s width apart. Spread your fingers. Straighten your legs and walk in until your heels are on the floor and your knees are straight.
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Keep your head and shoulders lifted away from the floor. Slowly shift more weight to your right leg and begin to [...]
The sweetener is banned from food products in the U.S. due to toxicity fears. But the findings of several recent studies suggest otherwise.
Satevia followers are a diverse bunch, including health nuts and food-industry magnates. The draw? The sweetener is all-natural and naturally calorie-free. But “natural” doesn’t necessarily mean safe, and scientists have long struggled to [...]
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Botanical Name: Eriodictyon glutinosum (BENTH.)
Family: N.O. Hydrophyllaceae
Common names: Mountain Balm, Bear’s Weed, Gum Plant, Consumptive Weed, and Sacred Herb.
Synonyms: Mountain Balm. Consumptive’s Weed. Gum Bush. Bear’s Weed. Holy or Sacred Herb. Eriodictyon Californicum (Hook and Arn.).
Part Used: Dried leaves.
Habitat: California, Northern Mexico.
Description:Yerba Santa is [...]
Biotin (vitamin H)
CAS#: 58-85-5
Molecular Structure:.->
Molecular Formula: C10H16N2O3S
Molecular Weight:244.31
Quality Standard: USP30
Biotin contains not less than 97.5 percent and not more than percent of C10H16N2O3S.
Vitamin H redirects here. In medical slang, Vitamin H may also refer to haloperidol. In gamer slang Vitamin H may also refer to the Halo (series)
Biotin, also known as vitamin H or [...]
Botanical Name:Eleutherococcus senticosus (formerly Acanthopanax senticosus)
Family :Araliaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Apiales
Genus: Eleutherococcus
Species: E. senticosus
Habitat:It is native to Northeastern Asia. Eleuthero is a shrub that grows in Siberia, China, Korea, and Japan.In Chinese medicine it is known as cì wu jia
Common names: Siberian ginseng, Ci wu [...]
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It’s common for a speck of dirt to get blown into your eye, for soap to wash into your eye, or for you to accidentally bump your eye. For these types of minor eye injuries, home treatment is usually all that is needed.
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Some sports and recreational activities increase the risk of eye [...]
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Want to pep up your love life? Well, then all you need to do is plan a “vacation” sex with your partner, for it can do wonders for your heart, mind, and soul, according to a new research.
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Sex on a holiday allows you to get away from pressures, distractions, worries and [...]
The contraceptive pill may disrupt women’s natural ability to choose a partner genetically dissimilar to themselves. This could result in difficulties when trying to conceive, an increased risk of miscarriage and long intervals between pregnancies. Passing on a lack of diverse genes to children could also weaken their immune systems.
Humans tend to be attracted to [...]
Other names: lipoic acid, thioctic acid, ALA
Definition: Alpha lipoic acid is a fatty acid found naturally inside every cell in the body. It’s needed by the body to produce the energy for our body’s normal functions. Alpha lipoic acid converts glucose (blood sugar) into energy.
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Alpha lipoic acid is also an antioxidant, a substance that neutralizes [...]
Botanical Name: Asarum canadense (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Aristolochiaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Piperales
Genus: Asarum
Synonyms: Canada Snakeroot. Indian Ginger. Coltsfoot.
Parts Used: Rhizome dried and roots.
Habitat: North America, North Carolina, Kansas.
Description: An inconspicuous but fragrant little plant, not over 12 inches high, found growing in rich soil on roadsides and in woods. A stemless [...]
Scientists have developed what they claim is a “virtual reality” treadmill which can trick people into believing that they are moving more slowly than they actually are.
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According to them, the technology could be of great help to stroke sufferers across the world by encouraging them to move faster on the treadmill, which in turn [...]
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Forget splashing thousands on anti-wrinkle creams or Botox injections, for a group of researchers has developed a pillow that can iron out the ugly looking lines. What’s more, the pillow can wipe out crow’s feet.
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Boffins have developed a copper oxide pillow case, with tests showing those who used it for four weeks [...]
A Canadian study has suggested that it may take only one cigarette for some people to get addicted to nicotine, because of how their brains are wired.
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By manipulating receptors in the brains of rats, researchers were able to control whether the first exposure to nicotine was enjoyable or repulsive. They experimented on two types of [...]
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Women who have a positive outlook may decrease their chances of developing breast cancer, say Israeli researchers.
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The role of mental outlook in cancer is controversial
The small study, published in the BioMed Central journal, also found that getting divorced, or being bereaved could increase the risk.
But the researchers admitted that women were [...]
Botanical Name: Rubus fructicosus
GAELIC NAME : Sméar.
LATIN NAME : Rubus villosus.
COMMON / FOLK NAMES : Bramble, Cloudberry, Dewberry, Goutberry, High Blackberry, Thimbleberry, Bly, Bramble-kite, Bumble-kite. Rubus fructicosus
Other names: Bramble, brymbyl, bumble-kite, brameberry, brambleberry.
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Subfamily: Rosoideae
Genus: Rubus
Subgenus: Rubus (formerly Eubatus)
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Citius, Altius, Fortius” goes the Olympic motto in Latin. Translated, it means “Swifter, Higher, Stronger.” That is what every Olympic athlete strives for — to be the best. His or her single-minded dedication, tremendous personal sacrifice and discipline are to be admired and emulated. It is not easy to drive your body to its limits.
Great [...]
