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Blue lotus flower (Nymphaea caerulea) is a psychoactive plant, also known as blue Egyptian lotus, blue water lily, and sacred blue lily.  Blue Lotus has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years as a natural aphrodisiac, sleep aid, and anxiety reliever. However, at higher doses achieved by inhalation, users can experience euphoria and hallucinations.  While there's limited research on the human health effects of consuming lotus, it's thought that these antioxidant compounds might protect against diseases that stem from oxidative stress.  In particular, they may have anticancer effects, protect against Alzheimer's disease, and prevent liver damage. Lotus, the aquatic plant is almost completely edible, from flowers to seeds to roots.   All parts of the lotus have been used for medicinal purposes for several ailments.   LOTUS LEAVES  Lotus leaves are widely distributed, rich in resources, and inexpensive.  Because lotus leaves are full of a...

Hibiscus tea is a herbal tea made as an infusion from crimson or deep magenta-colored calyces of the roselle flower.  It's an anti-inflammatory, which can keep cortisol (the stress hormone) away from you. Keeping you relaxed and calm. Loaded with nutrients, stuffed with antioxidants, and here to help you deal with everything from hypertension to reducing heart disease risks, weight loss, and complete immune system health.  It is consumed both hot and cold. It has a tart, cranberry like flavor.  Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Hibiscus that is native to Africa, most likely West Africa.  BENEFITS OF HIBISCUS TEA  It may lower cholesterol levels.  It may lower blood pressure. It may lower blood sugar levels. It may act as an anti-microbial agent. It may be an antioxidant. It may help to manage weight. It may act as an anti-cancer agent. It may reduce inflammation.  HIBISCUS TEA RECIPE Pour 1 cup of boiling water...

Chamomile is an herb that belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy or sunflower ) plant family and is grown around the world.  The nutrients it contains may help manage diabetes , menstrual pain , and sleep problems .  Chamomile tea is a natural remedy for a wide range of health issues.     Chamomile and its essential oil have been used in Ayurveda .   Most studies showed that daily consumption of chamomile is effective in improving anxiety and no threatening or adverse side effects were reported. In patients diagnosed with anxiety disorder, most studies reported that they observed significant improvements regarding to anxiety symptoms.  Chamomile is also called as "karpurapuspa" in Sanskrit and "Baboona" or "Babuna" in Hindi. Two of the species, Matricaria chamomilla and Chamaemelum nobile, are commonly used to make herbal infusions for beverages . Chamomile, also referred to as "Babune ka Phal" in Hindi, has a stellar reputation for healing, and wi...

Superfood for a better mood, everybody's favorite! CHOCOLATESSSSS. Apart from being one of the most popular gifts during Valentine’s week, chocolates can actually help reduce your stress and anxiety levels.  Chocolate contains compounds that stimulate the same receptors in the brain as those triggered by marijuana. Yes you heard it right!  Research shows that eating chocolate really does make you feel good, positively impacting stress levels, memory and mood.  S o it's not your imagination - eating chocolate is an effective way to unwind and relax.   Eating Dark Chocolate releases Phenylethylamine and  Serotonin ,  the combination of the increased levels of these chemicals induce feelings of love . Scientists have found that eating medium-sized bar of dark chocolate (40 grams) per day for two weeks can reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol.  Chocolate contains a stimulant called phenethylamine (PEA). PEA also occurs naturally in the brain, and ...

Honey is a brown, sticky, sugar-saturated solution made by bees. Honey bees or forage bees collect nectar from flowers and add some enzymes to the nectar. Honey may help with stress, depression, and anxiety because it contains compounds that can reduce inflammation in the brain, support a healthy nervous system, improve cognition, and increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels. Studies suggest that honey might offer antidepressant , anticonvulsant and anti-anxiety benefits. Most ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, Mayans, Romans, and Babylonians, used honey both for nutritional purposes and for its medicinal properties. BEST TIME TO TAKE HONEY  Usually the doctors recommend honey to be taken empty stomach early in the morning as it gives an instant kick and energy boost which is enough to counter an entire day. Many people believe that one of the benefits of honey in the morning is detoxification . Those foods with high hot potency pro...

The weight and warmth of a blanket can provide comfort and help you feel more relaxed, making it easier to fall asleep.  A weighted blanket is an especially heavy blanket usually one that weighs between 4 to 30 pounds, that is used as an alternative therapy for several conditions: Sleep aid, reduce anxiety, insomnia, tossing and turning, or other sleep problems.   The pressure of weighted blankets puts your autonomic nervous system into “rest” mode, reducing some of the symptoms of anxiety, such as a quickened heart rate or breathing. This can provide an overall sense of calm.  The reason weighted blankets are beneficial for sleep is due to the fact that deep pressure can help facilitate the release of serotonin (the happy neurotransmitter), and then serotonin helps in the production of melatonin (our sleepy hormone). 2020 research reported that weighted blankets may be helpful in relieving anxiety by helping with emotional and physical regulation. In another study, 63 p...

Heat therapy, also known as thermotherapy, works by applying heat to an affected area to treat damaged muscles, joints or tissues in the body. Its primary use is to help relieve persistent pains associated with muscle stiffness, sensitivity and cramping.  Thermotherapy consists of application of heat or cold (cryotherapy) for the purpose of changing the cutaneous, intra-articular and core temperature of soft tissue with the intention of improving the symptoms of certain conditions.  The goal of thermotherapy is to alter tissue temperature in a targeted region over time for the  purpose of inducing a desired biological response.  The majority of thermotherapies are designed to deliver the thermal therapy to a target tissue volume with minimal impact on intervening or surrounding tissues.  Heat can be ‎applied to the affected area of the patient in two distinct ways ‎: Moist Heat: In this type, the sources containing heat are moist heating packs, hot baths, ‎and s...