People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced better sleep, a reduction in the severity of symptoms, and more effective treatments after exposure to blue light therapy, according to a new study in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience. Sleep is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health, and over time, inadequate sleepRead
New scientific findings offer hope and a natural solution to those who suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) — characterized by sensations of crawling, pulling, throbbing, aching, and itching in the legs. This sleep-disrupting condition affects close to 10 percent of the U.S. population and can lead to other healthRead
In this article we explore the science behind how cytokines and inflammation relate to sleep. So many individuals experience a lack of sleep in overall quantity or quality, whether it be due to nighttime awakenings to care for children or loved ones, a job that is demanding or requires workRead
In addition to popular botanicals and botanically-derived substances like ashwagandha and L-theanine, many other natural agents that support relaxation and healthy sleep also exist. As practitioners, the more tools we can have in our toolkit the better, as almost daily we encounter someone who has “tried everything,” reacts paradoxically, orRead
Som Sleep announces the launch of its first two sleep beverages, Som Sleep drink in Original and Som Sleep drink Zero Sugar. Som Sleep includes active ingredients naturally found in the body and a healthy diet, including green tea, magnesium, vitamin B6, melatonin, L-Theanine, and GABA.* The product is designedRead
This week we feature a round up of integrative medical news published in the last 30 days. Prebiotics Support Beneficial REM Sleep and Reduced Stress Response Emergency Room Doctors Warn of “natural cures” that promote high-concentration peroxide cleanses. Lianhuaqingwen’s antiviral activity and immunomodulatory effects discovered on viral influenza infections. Read
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