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Exercise should be prescribed more often for depression, anxiety

Exercise is a magic drug for many people with depression and anxiety disorders, according to researchers who analyzed numerous studies, and it should be more widely prescribed by mental health care providers.

Wormwood

Native to Europe, N. Africa and Western Asia, cultivated in the USA and elsewhere. The plant grows from 2 to 4 feet in height. The numerous flower heads are short-stemmed and hang in a many-flowered panicle. The capitula are small, globular, inclined and 3 to 4 mm wide and almost as long. The bracts are gray, silky-pubescent with a rounded tip. The outer ones are linear-oblong and pubescent while the inner ones are ovate, obtuse, broad and have a transparent, membranous margin. The receptacle is rough-haired. The flowers are yellow and fertile. The fruit is about 1.5 mm long.

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Mullein

Over the centuries, mullein has been used in various ways. Taken internally, it has been used to treat respiratory conditions and tumours; applied topically, its use has been to relieve itch and dress wounds. It was also used to make candlewicks for casting out evil spirits. Due to its robust nature, mullein is now considered a serious weed pest of roadsides and industrial areas in countries such as the USA. Verbascum thapsus is a dicotyledonous plant that produces a rosette of leaves in its first year of growth. The leaves are large, up to 50 cm long. The second year plants normally produce a single unbranched stem usually 1–2 m tall. In the East of its range in China, it is, however, only reported to grow up to 1.5 m tall.

An Exercise Program Could Reduce Risk of Postnatal Depression

In a world first study of its kind, 161 postnatal women with no previous depressive symptoms were divided in two separate groups to test the effect of a physiotherapist-led exercise and education program on wellbeing.

Goji Berries Could Improve Vision Impairment in Type 2 Diabetes

A Kansas State University researcher is exploring the use of Chinese wolfberries, or goji berries, to improve vision deficiencies that are common for type 2 diabetes.

Vitamin D Supplementation Significantly Reduces Heart Disease Risk

Preventing and treating heart disease in some patients could be as simple as supplementing their diet with extra vitamin D, according to two new studies.

Scientists Confirm That Green Tea Could Help Fight Glaucoma

Scientists have confirmed that the healthful substances found in green tea — renowned for their powerful antioxidant and disease-fighting properties — do penetrate into tissues of the eye.

Yoga Can Be Beneficial For Rheumatoid Arthritis

A program of yoga poses, breathing and relaxation significantly reduces joint tenderness and swelling for people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to research funded in part by the Arthritis Foundation.

Natural Compound from Blackcurrants Could Help Breathing in Asthma

A preliminary study shows that natural chemicals from blackcurrants may help breathing in some types of asthma.

As a wheat substitute in baking Protection against certain cancers As a laxative To strengthen bones and reduce age-related loss of bone density Lower cholesterol levels As a source of calcium Dilation of blood vessels Anti-inflammatory effects Reduced risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). Reduced levels of cholesterol Treating and/or preventing iron deficiency Reduce symptoms of PMS Lower risk of stroke As a stimulant and mood elevator Protection against heart disease As a diet aid Urinary antiseptic Wound healing A lower risk of some kinds of cancer Potassium replacement As a diuretic Potassium benefits Anticancer activity To relieve or prevent constipation Use as contrast medium Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, decline of brain function, and other diseases of aging. To soothe irritated skin To reduce the levels of serum cholesterol Lower risk of heart attack Protein source Iron supplementation As a source of carbohydrates for people with diabetes Lower risk of dental cavities Anti-inflammatory action Relief from stuffed nose caused by cold or seasonal (mold, pollen) allergy Calming effect Lower risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer Adsorbent and demulcent Vision protection Protection against vitamin A-deficiency blindness Antiscorbutic Protection against some cancers As a chocolate substitute Lower risk of some birth defects Protection against osteoporosis Stimulating the appetite Omega-3 fish oils Relieving the congestion of a cold Protective effects of omega-3 fatty acids Protection against cardiovascular disease

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