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08/01/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Plant-based melatonin found to be a viable, contaminant-free alternative to synthetically made varieties

Spanish scientists are asking the medical industry to take a closer look at plant-based melatonin for improving sleep and cognitive function. In a recently published botanical review, study authors state that phytomelatonin surpasses many animal-based or synthetic forms of the hormone and can be used as a nutraceutical compound. The 100 percent natural supplement, they […]

04/19/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

A nutritionist shares the best natural foods to eat for better sleep

Still tossing and turning in bed even if you’ve been trying your best to doze off? Time and again, studies have warned about the dangers of sleep deprivation, which affects 38 percent of Britons, mostly women aged 35 to 44. It turns out that the Brits are the worst sleepers, according to life insurance company […]

04/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Get a brain boost from spearmint: It improves both short term memory and ability to fall asleep, according to study

Spearmint was found to enhance the brain in older adults by improving both short-term memory and sleep habits, according to a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The study was conducted by a team of researchers who looked at the effects of a dried aqueous spearmint extract on cognitive performance, sleep, […]

01/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Natural medicine even improves surgical outcomes: Aromatherapy massage found to decrease stress and improve sleep in ICU patients

Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) of any medical facility are often subject to various severe and life-threatening illnesses. Aside from the severity of their conditions, these patients must also deal with the surgical pain caused by “clinical, disease-related concerns, unknown encounters after surgery, quality of sleep, [and] restrictions in position after.” Now, a […]

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