Expert recommends three drinks to enjoy before bedtime to promote better sleep
From milk to lemon balm tea, making certain beverages part of your sleep hygiene could help you get better shut-eye, according to an expert. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Sugar Isn ’ t The Problem. So What is?
I recently saw a headline that said sugar was “the biggest dietary enemy we face.” But the truth is…humans evolved to eat sweet foods. It’s how our ancestors knew a food growing in the wild was safe to eat and good for us. In fact, there are no naturally sweet foods that are harmful to your health… Nature wouldn’t let you evolve to like something bad for you. Foods with natural fat, salt, and sugar are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. So if sugar isn’t the problem, what is? I’m sure you know the real health crisis comes from starchy carbohydrates in grains. Humans were never meant to eat grains...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - December 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Health Nutrition Source Type: news

Medical News Today: 5 ways to get rid of blisters
It is possible to help a blister heal by applying lemon balm, coconut oil, or aloe vera to it. Prevention is also possible. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

P & G launches natural sleep aids
Procter& Gamble Co. today introduced two Vicks ZzzQuill sleep aids designed to appeal to people who prefer natural products.   The Cincinnati-based maker of consumer goods (NYSE: PG) said Vicks ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs Melatonin Gummies as well as the new Vicks PURE Zzzs Soothing Aromatherapy Balm allow users to fall asleep naturally and awake the next day without grogginess.  The gummies contain a botanical blend of lavende r, chamomile, valerian root and lemon balm. The sleep aid includes an optimal… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 11, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Barrett J. Brunsman Source Type: news

Medical News Today: What essential oils are good for the flu?
Essential oils have been used for a variety of ailments for hundreds of years. Research is beginning to confirm that many essential oils can help fight off the flu virus, including eucalyptus oil, bergamot oil, and lemon balm. In this article, learn about how to use six essential oils safely and if there are any risks. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Source Type: news

Are your medications affecting your memory?
Many of today’s most popular drugs can make you forgetful. They inhibit your brain’s chemical messengers. And this blocks your concentration, memory and ability to focus. More specifically, these drugs block the activity of a neurotransmitter in your brain called acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is directly involved in learning and memory. And blocking it is a risky business… I’ve seen confusion, memory loss, and declining mental skills in patients who take these drugs. New research confirms what I see in my own practice. One recent study found that people taking these kinds of drugs had shrunken areas of the brain ...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - October 19, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Cathy Card Tags: Anti-Aging Source Type: news

Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm, balm, Melissa, sweet balm)
Title: Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm, balm, Melissa, sweet balm)Category: MedicationsCreated: 3/2/2005 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/4/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - March 4, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
Title: Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)Category: MedicationsCreated: 3/2/2005 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/25/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - June 25, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news