Aconite is a homeopathic remedy that can be used to treat anxiety. It is suitable for acute situations when sudden fears overtake one rapidly. The person may have an intense fear (or presentiment) of death, as well as palpitations, shortness of breath, flushed face and trembling.
Herbal Supplements
Herbal supplements are dietary supplements derived from nature. Herbal plants or parts of a plant are broken down and used for their scent, flavor and therapeutic benefits. When taken as a supplement, they can deliver strong benefits, however, herbal supplements are not regulated by the FDA and can have dangerous side effects. They act like drugs once in your system and can affect metabolism, circulation and excretion of other substances in your body. It is important to discuss with your doctor if you are on prescription medications, are breastfeeding or have chronic illnesses and want to add herbal supplements to your health regimen.
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Saint Agnes Medical Center answeredDrinking regular cocoa is not likely to help improve your memory. In an experiment, 37 healthy adults ages 50 to 69 were randomly given diets either high or low in flavanols, a bioactive substance found in cacao beans, for three months. The high-flavanol group experienced improvements in the function of the dentate gyrus, a specific part of the brain related to memory, and performed better on a memory test than the low-flavanol volunteers. But researchers caution that the study subjects received a specially prepared high-flavanol cocoa drink; regular cocoa is most likely stripped of many of the flavanols. You can also get flavanols in tea and fruits such as apples and grapes.
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National Center for Homeopathy answeredFor the homeopathic treatment of arthritis, guaiacum is suitable for people whose symptoms include rheumatic affections of the small joints, especially the wrists and fingers. These symptoms may be worse from warmth and better from cold applications. -
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There are many common and accessible herbs to help support someone who has stress and anxiety. These include chamomile, ginko biloba, kava kava, St. Johns wort, valerian, verbena, rose, lavender, skullcap and rhodiola. Some drugs are safer and some are more well studied than others. Special care as well as physician approval should be obtained prior to starting St. Johns wort, ginko biloba and kava kava because of possible interactions. Herb formulas that combine ingredients also exist but are not necessarily better. Herbs come in many forms such as teas, tinctures, capsules and sublingual tablets or drops. Potency can vary in different forms, brands and preparations. In general, however, herbs are subtle and relatively safe for treatment of occasionally stress and anxiety.
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Tim Ferriss , Fitness, answeredSee All 3 AnswersAlpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger that has been proven to regenerate vitamin C and vitamin E; restore levels of intracellular glutathione, an important antioxidant that declines with age; and increase excretion of toxic heavy metals such as mercury. It was first synthesized and tested in the 1970s for the treatment of chronic liver diseases. The intravenous interventions reversed disease in 75 out of 79 subjects.
Given its impressive effects, the most remarkable feature of ALA is its apparent lack of toxicity in humans. It's NOAEL (No Observable Adverse Effect Level) is 60 milligrams per kilogram of bodyweight, which would make up to 4,091 milligrams per day safe for a 150-pound person. -
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I began taking alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) for its impressive impact on glucose uptake and reduced triglyceride production.
First and foremost, I wanted to increase muscular absorption of the calories (and supplements) I consumed, and ALA turned out to be the perfect force multiplier. More calories absorbed into muscle meant fewer calories deposited as fat and faster strength gains.
ALA accomplishes this, in part, by recruiting glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT-4) to the muscular cell membrane. This both mimics insulin and increases insulin sensitivity, and ALA is therefore being explored as an "insulino-mimetic" that can be used to treat type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Not only does ALA increase glucose and nutrient absorption, but it also demonstrates triglyceride inhibition and -- through extrapolation -- fat storage.
In one sentence, here is why alpha-lipoic acid is great for weight loss: ALA helps you store the carbohydrates you eat in muscle or in your liver as opposed to in fat. -
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Tim Ferriss , Fitness, answered
I tested three species of cinnamon as powders for glycemic index (GI) response: Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum or zeylanicum, also referred to as "true cinnamon"), Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia or aromaticum), and Saigon cinnamon (Cinnamomum loureiroi, also known as Vietnamese cinnamon).
Though Cassia is thought inferior to Ceylon or completely ineffective in some bodybuilding circles, it has lowered glycemic response in both published studies and in my experience. This is fortunate, since Cassia is what is most often found at coffee shops and restaurants if you ask for
"cinnamon." I found Saigon cinnamon to be most effective, with Cassia in close second place and Ceylon in much further third place. -
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Tim Ferriss , Fitness, answeredIn terms of reducing glycemic response with cinnamon, I found the following, from largest to smallest effect, effective:
1. Get freshly ground cinnamon or grind it yourself. If you, like me, have a bachelor-special spice rack that's three years old, toss it and get new raw materials. The polyphenols and active ingredients degrade over time and with air exposure.
2. Learn how to spot species. Unfortunately, U.S. packagers are not legally required to specify the type of cinnamon species on the label. Not sure which raw "cinnamon" sticks are Cassia (cinnamomum cassia or aromaticum)? They will roll up from both sides, like a scroll. Ceylon (cinnamomum verum or zeylanicum, also referred to as "true cinnamon") will roll up from one side, as if you had rolled up a bathroom towel. Distinguishing powder is harder, as age plays a part, but Cassia tends to be a darker reddish-brown and Ceylon a lighter tan color.
3. Don't use too much. It's easy to get overambitious with cinnamon, but there are active substances that can hurt you if consumed in excess. Coumarin, as just one example, is a potent blood-thinner and some cinnamon in Europe has a warning label for this reason. Use no more than four grams per day. I use a few dashes in coffee and limit myself to two to three cups of coffee throughout the day. -
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Tim Ferriss , Fitness, answeredBased on material bulk density reference charts, cinnamon weighs in at 0.56 grams per cubic centimeter, one cubic centimeter = 0.2 teaspoon, and so there are 2.8 grams of cinnamon per teaspoon. So four grams of cinnamon = 4 divided by 2.8, or just about one and a half teaspoons. Don't consume more per day.
It's easy to get overambitious with cinnamon, but there are active substances that can hurt you if consumed in excess. Coumarin, as just one example, is a potent blood-thinner and some cinnamon in Europe has a warning label for this reason. Use no more than four grams per day. I use a few dashes in coffee and limit myself to two to three cups of coffee throughout the day. -
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answeredDrinking tea has anti-inflammatory and metabolism-boosting benefits. For centuries, tea has been used as a cure in alternative medicine. This recipe maximizes the benefits of teas. All these ingredients have metabolism-boosting effects. When your metabolism is increased, your body has more glucose, giving you the energy your brain and body need.
Ingredients:- 2 green tea bags
- 2 bags white tea
- Cumin
- Curry
- Turmeric
- Red cayenne pepper
- Cinnamon
- Black pepper
- Ginger
- Paprika
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