Aromatherapy is one of the traditional remedies that uses essential oils extracted from plants based on their scent effects and is currently used in many fields. Aromatherapy is based on the theory that inhaling or absorbing essential oils causes changes within the limbic system, the part of the brain associated with memory and emotion. Aromatherapy stimulates physiological responses in the nervous, endocrine, or immune systems and can affect heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, brain wave activity, and the release of various hormones throughout the body. The limbic system comprises subcortical (amygdala, hippocampus) and cortical structures (parahippocampal cortex, cingulate cortex, etc.) and plays a central role in emotional regulation and memory. Numerous functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies conducted in healthy, normal people have shown that olfactory stimuli activate primary and secondary olfactory cortical areas.
February 14, 2026
High blood pressure is estimated to be a causative factor in almost 13% of all deaths. The management of hypertension is primarily focused on the use of antihypertensive medications and lifestyle modifications, but many patients have difficulty accepting pharmacotherapy because the duration of therapy will be lifelong and because long-term pharmacotherapy will lead to target organ damage. There are many complementary and alternative therapies aimed at lowering the activity of the sympathetic nervous system in patients with hypertension. Aromatherapy has been claimed to be effective in decreasing one’s BP, and heart rate using the essential oil of plants. Inhaling a blend of lavender, ylang-ylang, marjoram, and neroli essential oils may help support normal blood pressure and reduce stress, to encourage a more relaxed state.
Diffuse 3 drops of lavender, 2 drops each of ylang ylang and neroli, and one drop of marjoram to help support normal blood pressure.
January 24, 2026
The global functional beverage industry has experienced unprecedented growth over the years, fueled by increasing consumer awareness of diet-related chronic diseases and a growing interest in natural, plant-based, health-promoting alternatives to caffeinated beverages. Functional beverages, such as kombucha, probiotic beverages, fortified fruit juices, plant-based milks, and herbal teas, have become popular as consumers are seeking beverages that offer both nutritional and functional benefits. Coffee and tea are the most widely consumed beverages. However, they both contain caffeine, which, when consumed in excess, can pose negative health risks such as cardiovascular, behavioral, and bone health effects. This has created a gap and, therefore, a need to develop non-caffeinated alternatives that can also provide additional health benefits to consumers. Among emerging options, lemongrass and chicory beverages have gained popularity because of their rich phytochemical profiles and therapeutic effects. Previous studies have shown that chicory and lemongrass confer health benefits to consumers, such as anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancer potential but they have not been fully exploited, particularly in the development of a functional beverage. Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Chicory, which is caffeine-free has been used for a long time for nutritional purposes. For example, its roots contain inulin, a prebiotic fiber, that improves gut composition, supports bowel health, as well as high dietary fiber, which exhibits hypoglycemic properties.
January 24, 2026
INGREDIENTS
Yield: 16 servings (2 cups)
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup monk fruit, or honey
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons water, divided
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
This blueberry pancake syrup can be made with fresh or frozen berries.Use a small two quart pot. Best sweetener for blueberry syrup is monk fruit or honey, whichever one you have on hand to the pot.
January 14, 2026
One of the most common gastrointestinal tract diseases is the gastric ulcer. These types of ulcers develop as a result of the disproportion between destructive and defensive features in the gastric mucosa. Stomach ulcers are painful and can seriously reduce quality of life. Medicinal plants and their components have numerous biological actions. The Achillea genus comprises over a hundred species and subspecies, which are dispersed all over the world. Achillea millefolium, family Asteraceae, widely known as “yarrow”, is a frequently used herb in the Middle East as a fresh or dried herb. It is utilized in different forms, such as in tea mixtures, tablets, tinctures, and ointments, among other formulations.
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