(Natural News) In the children’s novel “The Adventures of Pinocchio,” the titular character is a sentient wooden puppet whose nose grows longer when he is dishonest. However, according to a study, the human nose actually shrinks when people tell lies. What is the “Pinocchio effect?” The pioneering study, which was conducted by researchers from the University […]

(Natural News) Chronic stress can take its toll on our overall health and well-being. Adaptogens are natural substances that can increase your body’s resistance to stress. Rhodiola is a potent adaptogenic herb that can reduce the negative effects of stress on your body and help improve your overall quality of life. Also known as “arctic root” […]

(Natural News) Patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, who often suffer from anxiety, may find relief in bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.) essential oil. A study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research reported that breathing in bitter orange essential oil could reduce anxiety in people with chronic myeloid leukemia, suggesting that it has potential use as […]

(Natural News) A person with panic disorder will experience recurring panic attacks, and these episodes can severely affect his quality of life. However, based on the results of study, a type of sugar called inositol could be used to reduce the frequency of these panic attacks. How can inositol help individuals with panic disorder? Inositol is […]

(Natural News) Lavender-scented products like essential oils are popular among consumers who want to relax. The scent is also the go-to choice of people who practice aromatherapy for stress relief. According to a recent study, scientific data can help prove why lavender (genus Lavandula) is associated with feelings of relaxation. The study, which was published in […]

(Natural News) A recent Gallup study revealed that 23 percent of American employees feel burned out at work very often or always. While this doesn’t seem like a lot, let us first consider what this means for businesses, financially. Job burnout is said to contribute to an estimated $125 billion to $190 billion in healthcare […]

(Natural News) Anxiety can have a detrimental effect on your overall physical and mental health and well-being. Mental health conditions may sometimes cause people to stress eat to cope with their problems. It might come off as irrational, but there is some logic to this. The food you eat can affect your mood and body. […]

(Natural News) Gotu kola is a popular herbal remedy that has a long history of being used in Ayurvedic medicine due to its healing properties that can promote mental and emotional health. Despite having the word “kola” in the name, this relaxant herb actually contains no caffeine. When eaten fresh or taken as a tea, gotu […]

(Natural News) Fish oil supplements are among the most popular dietary supplements, mainly for their ability to lower the risk of heart disease, thanks to the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. However, it’s not just the heart that benefits from taking fish oils — these fatty acids are also beneficial for maintaining healthy […]

(Natural News) A study has shown that the Chinese herb XingPiJieYu (XPJY) helps mitigate the effects of chronic unpredictable stress (CUS) and alleviates depression-like symptoms in animal models. To test this, researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing examined sixty rats with CUS and found that rats given XingPiJieYu performed faster in the Morris Water Maze test. Rats given […]