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Category: Supplements

Could probiotics do more harm than good?
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Could probiotics do more harm than good?

  • Posted on July 5, 2019July 1, 2019
  • by Caitlin Dow

Ever been told that you should load up on probiotics after a round of anti­biotics? You’re not alone. In one survey of doctors and other healthcare providers, nearly 50 percent…

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Got insomnia?
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Got insomnia?

  • Posted on June 28, 2019March 4, 2020
  • by Caitlin Dow

Who couldn’t use a little more sleep? Or at least a little more good-quality sleep. Here’s what can help…and what’s a waste of money.   Michael V. Vitiello is professor…

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Can cinnamon lower your blood sugar?
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Can cinnamon lower your blood sugar?

  • Posted on June 17, 2019June 17, 2019
  • by Bonnie Liebman

“Helps promote sugar me­tabolism,” says Tru­nature Advanced Strength CinSulin, a water extract of cinnamon. “Supports healthy blood glucose levels (within the normal range).” CinSulin? Surely Trunature didn’t mean to imply…

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A practical guide to marijuana
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A practical guide to marijuana

  • Posted on June 10, 2019June 6, 2019
  • by Caitlin Dow

Recreational or medical marijuana is legal in most states in the U.S. If you live in one of those states and choose to use marijuana, here are some things to…

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Is kava the antidote for anxiety?
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Is kava the antidote for anxiety?

  • Posted on May 31, 2019October 29, 2020
  • by Caitlin Dow

Is there evidence that kava quells anxiety? And could there be a downside? “Kava root has a long history of use in Polynesia for its mild sedative effects,” says Craig…

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Can supplements help with depression?
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Can supplements help with depression?

  • Posted on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019
  • by Caitlin Dow

Can vitamin D, omega-3 fats, or other nutrients ward off depression, as many labels imply? “All kinds of supplements claim to boost your mood or prevent depression,” says Marjolein Visser,…

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Essential oil benefits?
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Essential oil benefits?

  • Posted on May 6, 2019August 6, 2020
  • by Caitlin Dow

What can essential oils do for you? Use “sweet orange to quell anxiety,” “lavender to sleep better,” and “rosemary for better focus at work,” says health.com. Essential oils are made…

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The potential benefits and risks of cannabis
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The potential benefits and risks of cannabis

  • Posted on April 15, 2019April 12, 2019
  • by Caitlin Dow

“Ten years ago, when you referred to cannabis, you were talking about dried plant material that people smoked,” says Ryan Vandrey, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the…

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Can adaptogens help you adapt to stress?
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Can adaptogens help you adapt to stress?

  • Posted on April 8, 2019April 8, 2019
  • by Caitlin Dow

Feeling run-down? Stressed? Anxious? Adaptogens to the rescue, say enthusiasts. Ashwagandha, rhodiola, ginseng, and a variety of mushrooms like cordyceps, reishi, and chaga are on most lists of adaptogens—plants that…

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What you should know about CBD
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What you should know about CBD

  • Posted on April 3, 2019April 2, 2019
  • by Caitlin Dow

Cannabis plants contain a class of compounds called cannabinoids. “We’ve identified just over 100 of them,” says Daniele Piomelli, professor of anatomy and neurobiology at the University of California, Irvine.…

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