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…
Category: Supplements
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
“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…
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…
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.…