Anxiety Medications Increase Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

Holistic Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition, Supplements, Wellness

Drugs to combat anxiety can be addictive, and can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Research shows that benzodiazepines (drugs like Valium and Atavan) work on the same neurological pathways as heroin. A number of studies have demonstrated that the drugs increased the risk for dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Two studies have appeared in the…

Curcumin the Herbal Cure-All

Allergies, Detoxification, Holistic Medicine, Immune System, Intestinal Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Supplements, Wellness

For, centuries practitioners of Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine have relied on turmeric for its wide range of health benefits. Today, more than 8,000 studies point to curcumin, the compound in turmeric responsible for its distinctive yellow hue, as the power behind the herb. Research shows that curcumin is a potent antioxidant that supports the…