RidgeCrest Herbals is an award-winning developer and manufacturer of safe and effective natural botanical formulas for a variety of specific health needs. A pioneer in the eclectic herbal tradition since the 1980’s, RidgeCrest Herbals utilizes formulations containing ingredients from Chinese, European, Ayurvedic (India), and other natural disciplines. RidgeCrest has nearly...
Cannabidiol (CBD) may be worth looking into as an option for the treatment of COVID-19, according to the authors of the paper SARS-CoV2 induced respiratory distress: Can cannabinoids be added to anti-viral therapies to reduce lung inflammation?, published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. The researchers, Siddappa N. Byrareddy from the...
A new research review suggest the benefits of psycobiotics—pre- and probiotics that affect the gut-brain axis (i.e., those products that can aid in mood regulation). Published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, Food & mood: a review of supplementary prebiotic and probiotic interventions in the treatment of anxiety and depression...
Just in time for last-minute holiday gifts for friends and family of all ages—or for making good on those New Years resolutions—award-winning author Lisa Maxbauer Price shares her thoughts on three books that informed and inspired her. Glow15: A Science-Based Plan To Lose Weight, Revitalize Your Skin and Invigorate...
Gardena, CA—Halloween is a stressful time for dogs, with ringing doorbells and crowds of strangers. Innovet Pet released a media statement, sharing a suggestion to help pet owners keep their dogs calm. Step one, according to Innovet: Recognize the signs of stress. A tucked tail, restlessness, and pacing are all...
Los Angeles, CA—KSM-66 Ashwagandha can be a safe, effective solution to insomnia and the anxiety that accompanies it, according to a new double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled human clinical study published in Cureus. According to a press release on the topic, 60 subjects with insomnia were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to...
Sydney, Australia—Following a healthier diet rich in produce, fish, nuts and spices for just three weeks was shown to significantly decrease symptoms of depression, researchers from Macquarie University, Australia, report in PLOS ONE. According to an overview of the research on ScienceDaily, the randomized controlled trial included 76 university students, ages 17...
Ann Arbor, Michigan—Children who are vitamin D deficient during their elementary school years are more likely to develop externalizing behavior problems—such as aggressiveness and rule-breaking behaviors—than children with higher levels of vitamin D, according to new research from the University of Michigan. Low levels of the protein that transports vitamin...
A systemic review published in NeuroToxicology determined that cannabidiol (CBD) has potential in the treatment of substance use disorders, chronic psychosis, and anxiety. The review considered 27 articles, all randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The abstract of the article notes that “There is currently limited evidence regarding the safety and efficacy...
Buffalo, NY-- Resveratrol, a plant compound found in the skin and seeds of grapes and berries, displays anti-stress effects that open door for new treatments for depression, anxiety, according to a release from the University at Buffalo announcing the findings of a study published in the journal Neuropharmacology. The University...
