Does more screen time equal less dream time?

Restful, deep sleep is essential to good health.  7-8 hours of restful sleep are correlated with a lower BMI, decreased incidence of diabetes, heart disease and cancer, as well as a lowered incidence of stress-induced behaviors like substance abuse and overeating.  However, thanks to easily accessible, cutting-edge technology, we’ve reached a point where much of …

Passionflower for Insomnia and Anxiety

Passionflower- Passiflora incarnate

Passionflower is a well-known botanical used in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia related to nervousness. Native people of the Americas as well as physicians in Europe, have used it for centuries as a sedative. Passionflower is believed to increase levels of GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) in the brain, leading to an overall feeling of relaxation. …

Autoimmune and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Reproductive Health

The prevalence of thyroid autoimmunity and subclinical hypothyroidism is significant among women of reproductive age. It is estimated that the incidence of autoimmune thyroid disease is 8-14 percent and is the most common cause of hypothyroidism among young women. The high prevalence of this condition makes it an important health concern, especially when a woman …