Tag: depression
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Grab Yourself a Cup of Sunshine
Melissa officinalis, also known as lemon balm, bee balm, or honey balm, is a perennial plant that is grown all over the world. It grows in a wide variety of soil conditions and elevations from sea level to the mountains. Lemon balm can be used for a wide variety of health concerns, and research is…
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Winter Got You Down? What you Need to Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder
Changing seasons are inevitable. For some people, the change in weather can usher in a lower mood, while others ride through the cooler months of the year with mental ease. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not an uncommon event. It’s estimated that millions of Americans experience SAD every year, though many may not even know…
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Dill Weed: More than Just a Spice
Most people are familiar with dill weed as a dried or fresh spice used in cooking that adds a mild peppery flavor to pickled foods, sauces, stews, grilled meat or fish, potatoes, rice, and pasta dishes. What you may not know is that dill has been in use for centuries for medicinal purposes. Native to…