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  • Ashwagandha: Is it helpful for stress, anxiety, or sleep? – 1

    Ashwagandha: Is it helpful for stress, anxiety, or sleep? – 1

    (1-Consumer Version) What is ashwagandha and what does it do? Ashwagandha is a plant used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. It is commonly promoted for sleep, stress, and anxiety as well as cognitive function. Ashwagandha is also known as Withania somnifera, Indian ginseng, and winter cherry. Ashwagandha supplements usually contain extracts made from the plant’s roots or from the roots and leaves. Does ashwagandha…

  • Ashwagandha: Is it helpful for stress, anxiety, or sleep? -2

    Ashwagandha: Is it helpful for stress, anxiety, or sleep? -2

    (2-Health Professionals version) Introduction Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal is an evergreen shrub cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa, and Europe. It is commonly called by the Sanskrit name, ashwagandha, because the plant’s roots are said to smell like a wet horse (“ashwa” for horse and “gandha” for smell) [1]. Also known as Indian…

  • 5 Things To Know About Probiotics

    5 Things To Know About Probiotics

    Probiotics, live microorganisms found in the body, offer potential health benefits. While research shows promise for treating certain conditions like acute diarrhea and eczema, evidence for other uses is limited. The FDA has not approved health claims for probiotics, and cautioned against their use in premature infants due to the risk of severe infections. Different…