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Natural Antidepressants

by: Max Bellamy

The Natural Antidepressants that impress their effectiveness on experts� minds include St. John�s wort (Hypericum perforatum), SAM-e (S-adenosyl-L-methionine), and 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan).

St. John�s wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) extract has proved its Antidepressant efficacy to the market. It is a medicinal herb of centuries-old therapeutic stand and has been named �arnica of the nerves� because of its therapeutic benefit to the nervous diseases. Its benefit of improving mood and quality of sleep are the reasons for its use in mild to moderate depression. The chemical constituents that may be responsible for the safe Antidepressant action of this widely used Antidepressant are hypericin, naphtodianthrones, flavonoids, phenylpropanes, biflavones, terpene and sesquiterpene oils, tannins, xanthones, phloroglucinols, and essential oils. Many of the pharmacological activities appear to be present because of the presence of hypericin and flavonoid constituents. St. John�s wort inhibits the re-uptake of serotonin, noradrenaline, and dopamine. It also inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAO), a complex enzyme system that metabolizes excess serotonin and epinephrine. This interference with re-uptake of neurotransmitters and inhibition of MAO is believed to underline its Antidepressant activity.

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6 Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol

By: Andrew Bicknell

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in all animal tissue, including humans, and is found in all foods that come from animal sources. The highest sources of dietary cholesterol come from egg yolks and organ meats such as the liver or kidneys.

There are two primary forms of cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and high-density lipoproteins (HDLs). LDL cholesterol is considered the bad cholesterol because its primary purpose is to provide cholesterol to the cells. It is transported through the blood stream and tends to drop off along the way, clogging arteries and blood vessels, and contributing to plaque formation. HDL cholesterol on the other hand removes LDL cholesterol from the circulatory system and returns it to the liver which removes it from the body.
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No one understands an itch like a person who suffers from eczema. There are many products available from a grocery store or pharmacy that you can purchase to help relieve the stinging itch of eczema. As well there are stronger products that will fight the eczema itch but these cannot be obtained without a doctor’s prescription. The good news in all of this is that there are many natural remedies that can be made right at home or purchased from an alternative health store that can bring you some relief. Let’s take a closer look at some of these natural alternatives for that awful (ouch!) itch.

First of all remember that eczema is less likely to flare up and be intolerably itchy if you keep it well hydrated. This means moisturize your skin faithfully twice a day, morning and night, and more often if you feel the need is there. The best type of moisturizer for an eczema sufferer is an emollient. An emollient is simply a moisturizer that is oilier in its consistency than a regular moisturizing cream or lotion. Emollient can also come in the form of emollient oils that can be added to a bath or applied to the body while you are in the shower. In the summertime store your emollient in the refrigerator so it is extremely cooling to the skin when you put it on.

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