Scientists estimate that there are about 140,000 mushroom species, but only 14,000 of these have currently been described. Considering this vast number, it is unsurprising that there have been several different reported uses of mushrooms, with one of the most prominent being as stress relievers. The species that fall into this class are known as […]
Can stress cause itchy skin? As the largest organ in your body, your skin protects you in several ways. It protects you from the environment by preventing toxic chemicals from entering your body and shields you from impact. The microbiome present on your skin helps to prevent harmful microorganisms from damaging your health. Moreover, the […]
There are many different techniques available to help provide relief from stress and anxiety. These include talk therapy, nutrition, and alternative therapies. One popular alternative therapy is acupuncture. NADA is a form of acupuncture done on the ears, and it may help a wide range of conditions including addiction, anxiety, trauma, and stress. This article […]
Many of us have habits that we aren't aware of consciously, such as nail biting, skin picking, or even thumb sucking. You may think this is simply a habit with no reason behind it. But it could be a sign that your body is self-soothing. These are often habits we learn as children and carry […]
Whilst bedtime can be the favorite time of day for many individuals, it can also be a time of anxiety if you struggle to fall asleep. Although sleep difficulties can be challenging, there are many strategies that can help to induce sleep and calm your body and mind. Bedtime tea is one of these strategies. […]
There has been a lot of excitement in medical circles about the health benefits of the cannabis plant recently. This plant contains more than 400 cannabinoids and terpenes, many of which have several health benefits. Although most of the health benefits of this plant are attributed to cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), there’s another cannabinoid […]
Adrenal fatigue can and often does cause a range of symptoms and problems. Some of them can be frightening and distressing and others can impact your future health. And then there are the symptoms that are just annoying and slightly embarrassing, such as hair loss. Hair loss can occur due to problems within the body’s […]
Pain is something that everyone has experienced in their life. For many, this pain is short-term and will eventually disappear. But in other cases, this pain is chronic. Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for over three months. Chronic pain affects 50.2 million individuals in the US, 20.5% of individuals (1). This pain […]
Do you often feel an inability to focus, irritable, anxious, frazzled, and restless? Whilst stress or lack of adequate nutrition may be one of the reasons for these feelings, it may be from another cause: overstimulation. This idea was first used to describe infants and young children, but overstimulation can occur in adults as well. […]
Dementia and nightmares are both undesirable conditions all on their own. And new research shows there may be an unlikely relationship between the two. A study on sleep issues and dementia shows that adults with more nightmares and bad dreams may be several times more likely to develop dementia. But what could cause this link? […]
