The Accidental Herbalist

…helping everyone to live a healthier life!

Why Stress Clouds Brain Function & Memory

Monday, June 1st, 2009

New research reveals clues about maintaining sharp mental function.

The deadline squeezes you like a vise. Your co-worker is out, leaving you to pick up the slack. A secretary notifies you that the CEO just wired in some new instructions and now your e-mail is on the fritz. Just when you least expect it, the client [...]

Is Coffee the Best New Memory Booster?

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Great article I found… grab a cup of coffee and check it out…
Is Coffee the Best New Memory Booster?
by Jacqueline Metcalfe

Study reveals caffeine’s impact on brain activity; other natural compounds may make better options

For a nation devoted to ever-popular and over-packed coffeehouses and the caffeinated beverages they sell, new research suggests that you may be [...]

Ginkgo Biloba for Healthy Ovaries?

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

New laboratory evidence suggests that Ginkgo biloba may reduce your risk of developing an ovarian disease by 65%–70%. This latest research was presented last month at an annual conference sponsored by the American Association for Cancer Research.

Relieve Stress, Boost Brainpower

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

Calming your rattled nerves with a few deep, soothing breaths is a smart solution indeed. Studies show that meditation—a heightened state of relaxation and focus—helps boost your brainpower. According to Sara Lazar, research scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital, individuals who practiced a special type of meditation, called insight meditation, were found to have a thicker [...]