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12/06/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Accumulating evidence suggests curcumin and turmeric can treat psychiatric disorders

Living with a psychiatric disorder can be devastating for both sufferers and their loved ones. Unfortunately, many of the solutions offered by modern medicine do more harm than good while offering little in the way of relief. Thankfully, researchers have discovered that a compound in the popular Indian spice turmeric has the potential to effectively […]

08/20/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The sycamore fig: A powerful ally in preventing mental disorders caused by stress

Researchers have found that the sycamore fig (Ficus sycomorus) could be used to reverse that adverse effects caused by stress. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that the bark of the sycamore fig contains bioactive compounds that function similarly to antidepressants which can treat conditions brought about by an unpredictable chronic mild […]

08/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Reducing stress-induced cognitive damage with the extract of the sycamore fig

The sycamore fig (Ficus sycomorus) contains antidepressant-like properties which can be used to treat chronic mild stress. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined this biological effect using a depression model in rats that were subjected to various assays. Researchers looked at whether the hydromethanolic extract of F. sycomorus stem bark can affect […]

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