Saffron
Natural Interventions for Depression
Two of the major mood issues with which many people struggle are anxiety and depression. I have already done an in-depth column on stress called “Anxiety: Friend or Foe? Sometimes Both!” (http://vitaminretailer.com/anxiety-friend-foe-sometimes/). I’d like to switch gears in this article and cover depression, dysphoria and unhappiness. While we all like to believe that we (our ...
Saffron Extract: A Mood Modulating Herbal Medicine
Depression is characterized by changes in mood, as well as cognitive and physical symptoms over a two-week period. It is associated with high societal costs and greater functional impairment than many other chronic diseases, including diabetes and arthritis.1 According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,2 a substantial proportion of Americans suffered ...
Beyond Cooking: Two Surprising Health Benefits of Saffron
Beyond Cooking: Two Surprising Health Benefits of Saffron When most people think of saffron, the first thing that comes to mind is the cost. The luxurious spice comes from the flower Crocus sativus and is surprisingly accessible as an extract. Yes, the saffron extract is actually (relatively) affordable as a dietary supplement. What may also ...
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