2. Herbs
Utilizing herbs in your daily life can bring many health advantages, from increasing flavor and scents to supporting overall wellbeing. They may even be used as treatments for specific ailments.
Herbal medicines encompass whole plants, herbal extracts and essential oils. Herbal extracts are created by soaking or boiling plants in solvent, then using drying and distillation techniques to extract their active components. Herbal remedies may be taken orally (in teas, syrups or drops form), topically in the form of ointments and rubs or even capsules form; small doses tend to work best and always consult a qualified naturopath before beginning any new regimen.
Before using herbal medications, always inform your GP of all other medications you are currently taking and any upcoming surgeries. Some herbs can be very potent and could interact negatively with prescribed drugs.
3. Teas
Fennel tea contains antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties that may help ease digestive disorders that cause gas and bloat, such as IBS. Chamomile or ginger tea may be soothing options as well, or consult with your primary care physician first before beginning to drink these teas; some herbs may interact with medications or cause side effects; also large scale well controlled human clinical trials must be conducted on large amounts of tea consumption to fully ascertain its health promoting effects; currently epidemiological and animal studies indicate green tea has anti-cancer properties but more human trials must be conducted to assess its efficacy against HRPCa (human, male prostate cancer).
5. Meditation
Meditation has quickly become one of the most widely utilized complementary health approaches among American adults, according to a 2017 study, over 17 percent use some form of meditation. Meditation has been proven to reduce physiological markers of stress such as cortisol and heart rate while simultaneously decreasing production of pro-inflammatory chemicals called cytokines that contribute to anxiety and depression.
Studies have also demonstrated the ability of meditation to improve sleep quality, strengthen willpower and help regulate emotions as well as relieve pain and strengthen immunity systems.
However, it should be noted that results may differ significantly across types of meditation, populations and length of training programs. Future research should investigate these variations to better understand their impact on mood outcomes.
