[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Watching the news these days can wreak havoc on our optimism. Whether it is politics, corruption, or climate change, we are bombarded with a stress-inducing reality that affects our wellbeing and may even play a role in leaving us depressed. It’s imperative to find ways to boost our outlook and...
Kumamoto, Japan—Matcha can reduce anxious behavior in mice, according to a study published in the Journal of Functional Foods. A press release regarding the study says that researchers used the “elevated plus maze” test—an elevated, narrow platform with two walled arms, where anxious mice can feel safe—and found that mouse...
Shanghai, China—A review of existing literature has come to the conclusion that regulation of gut bacteria is a potential intervention for anxiety symptoms. A team of researchers from the Shanghai Mental Health Center at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine reviewed 21 studies that had collectively examined 1,503 people,...
Theanine, a major amino acid in green tea, can reduce stress in mice and humans, according to researchers from the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Shizuoka--Japan. As explained in the study, the amount of theanine, which is the most abundant amino acid in green tea leaves, depends on...
WholeFoods sat down Gaetano Morello, ND, at Expo West to discuss the endocannabinoid system and how echinacea can ease symptoms of anxiety by interacting with the endocannabinoid system. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/1Syj_y1mdB0"][/vc_column][/vc_row] NOTE: WholeFoods Magazine does not endorse any specific brand or product. Always seek the advice of a medical professional...
