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You may associate essential oils with aromatherapy products and fancy day spas. But did you know certain varieties of these fairly inexpensive oils may have legit benefits when it comes to relieving anxiety and stress?

According to Yufang Lin, MD, an integrative medicine specialist at the Cleveland Clinics Center for Integrative Medicine, essential oils work through inhalation or through topical application and have mind-body benefits. For inhalation, essential oils can be easily used as a room spray or via diffuser. A few drops on a pendant worn close to skin also allows for a slow release over time.

Topically, essential oils can be added to a carrier oil and used as perfume, massage oil, cream, or salves. Last but not least, adding an essential oil to your bath is a wonderful way to relax at the end of a busy day, says Dr. Lin.

The quickest way to change ones mood is through smell, thus essential oil is an excellent way to reduce anxiety and support relaxation, says Dr. Lin. However, it takes a lot of herbs to make a small amount of essential oil, which makes it a strong medicine that should be used judiciously.

While research on essential oils for mental health benefits is still expanding, there is some info to suggest that certain oils may work for things like stress relief, better sleep, and more. The thing is, though, even if one study shows that a particular scent is great for, say, reducing anxious feelings, it may not work for every single person. If you don't enjoy a scent, you probably won't feel much better after sniffing it, for instance.

The essential oils below have been shown to reduce anxiety in human studies, says Dr. Lin. Other scents are also commonly used to reduce anxiety and support relaxation, but research beyond animal studies is needed to know if they have real benefits for people.

The essential oils ahead have been shown to help people feel calmer and more relaxed, says Dr. Lin. One potential caveat is that most people have scent memory. So, for instance, if a person has a negative memory associated with a particular scent, they may not feel relaxed when they smell that scent, she explains.

Its important to keep potential side effects in mind, as they can be mild to severe. For one thing, certain essential oils (citrus in particular) can cause photosensitivitymeaning you can get a sunburn more easily after using orange essential oil on the skin, says Dr. Lin. (This is why it's a common recommendation to dilute oils before applying them topically, just to be extra cautious.)

Additionally, some essential oils are safe in small amounts but can dangerous in higher doses. Tea tree and eucalyptus essential oils are commonly used for their antimicrobial benefits, but in excess, can cause nerve and liver damage, says Dr. Lin. Some essential oils are toxic in general and should not be usedarnica, parsley, rue, and tansy are a few that fall into this category.

Finally, do not ingest essential oil without supervision from a trained herbalist, and be extra cautious using essential oils around young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and small pets because they are most at risk for toxicity and side effects, she says.

The bottom line: Research on using essential oils to ease anxiety or for stress reduction is growing, but remains limited. But if you're a healthy adult and are using essential oils safely and at the guidance of your doctor, there is little harm in testing some oils out to see which ones help you feel mentally better.

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Majestic Pure Lavender Oil

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According to a 2012 study, lavender essential oil has been shown to help treat symptoms of anxiety and depression. This might be due to how it impacts the limbic system of the brain, which controls your emotions.

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Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot oil, which comes from bergamot oranges and thus has an energizing citrusy scent, has been shown to improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety, according to 2015 research.

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Now Essential Orange Oil

$8.37

If youre pregnant and hoping for a Zen birth experience, a 2015 study suggested that orange essential oil may help to lower feelings of anxiety during labor.

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Plant Therapy Peppermint Organic Essential Oil

$7.95

The menthol content in peppermint oil has been shown to help relieve tension and discomfort, which can in turn help you feel more calm and relaxed.

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Frankincense Essential Oil

$8.99

Frankincense comes from the resin of the Boswellia tree. Within 2008 research, massaging a blend of this oil in combination with bergamot and lavender oils helped to relieve anxiety, depression, and pain in terminal cancer patients.

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Pure Gold Myrrh Essential Oil

Similar to lavender, myrrh essential oil (which has a woodsy scent) may help you to feel relaxed and less stressed in general.

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Majestic Pure Rose Oil

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Rose essential oil, which has similar effects to those of orange oil, has been shown to reduce anxiety during labor in pregnant women when used in a foot bath, according to 2014 research.

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Plant Therapy Marjoram Sweet Essential Oil

$9.95

Although more research is needed, sweet marjoram (also known as oregano) is believed to help relieve headaches and anxiety, as well as promote calmness.

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Eucalyptus Essential Oil

$5.79

Similar to peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil contains menthol, which has a cooling effect that may help to relieve aches and tension, which can in turn promote relaxation and reduce feelings of anxiety.

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Handcraft TeaTree Essential Oil

$14.95

Although there isnt substantial research on it, tea tree oil is believed to reduce stress and even boost immunity and ward off sickness.

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Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

Chamomile isnt just a relaxing tea that can help you sleep. The oil can also have the same calming effect if added to an aromatherapy diffuser or hot bath.

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Jasmine Essential Oil Aromatherapy

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You may already love jasmine for its uplifting floral scent, but 2013 research showed that it can also promote feelings of well-being as well as reduce sleepiness and symptoms of anxiety.

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Valerian Essential Oil

If you tend to have trouble falling asleep, valerian oil can help you feel more relaxed and calm your nerves at bedtime.

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Patchouli Essential Oil

$7.49

Although there isnt sufficient research available, patchouli oil is believed to promote calmness and relaxation if youre suffering from anxiety, depression, or stress in general. It can be added to a warm bath or diffuser in combination with lavender oil.

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NOW Foods 100% Pure Clary Sage Essential Oil

According to 2015 research, clary sage can relieve tension and help to maintain optimal levels of the stress hormone cortisol in women. This is beneficial because high cortisol levels have been shown to increase the occurrence of anxiety and depression.

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Pure Gold Holy Basil Essential Oil

Rest assured: This isnt the same basil you put in your pasta sauce. Holy basil (also known as tulsi) has a minty scent and, according to 2014 research, it may help to alleviate mental stress.

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Best Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

$13.01

If youve ever gotten a professional massage, youre likely familiar with ylang ylang and the fact that it promotes relaxation. Additionally, per 2013 research, ylang ylang can help to reduce symptoms of anxiety and promote better sleep.

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Geranium Essential Oil

Similar to rose and orange essential oils, geranium oil has been shown to reduce anxiety for pregnant women in labor, in addition to decreasing blood pressure, according to a 2015 study.

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Cliganic Organic Rosemary Essential Oil

$9.95

Another one that isnt just for cooking, rosemary essential oil has been shown to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) levels, which can then, in turn, relieve anxiety, according to 2007 research.

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Art Naturals Lemongrass Essential Oil

$11.95

While research on lemongrass oil is fairly limited, a 2015 study showed that it can possibly provide a rapid response when used by people who experience anxiety and tension.

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Stressful news comes in all shapes and sizes. For some it is sudden news of financial struggle, and for others it comes in the form of being laid off from a job. In this weeks parsha we read how Yaacov dealt with his own stressful news.

The defining moment had come. The brothers had to tell their father, Yaakov, that Joseph was alive. There was arguing amongst themselves as to how to deliver this news. For all these years, Yaakov believed his favorite son, Joseph, was dead. To bring out these facts now, including the background story, could have such an impact on Yaakov that the brothers feared it would kill him upon hearing the news.

A genius solution appeared. Yaakovs cherished granddaughter, Serach, would be brought in. She would sing the story of what happened to Joseph through her beautiful, comforting voice. Serachs song would tell the tale of Josephs sale into slavery and how he came to be alive. Her lovely voice would create a soft arrow that would go from the story of Josephs life and travel into the tender interior of Yaakovs heart, allowing Yaakovs body to remain alive as he took in this jarring news.

I know I have invented my own methods for slowing down the impact of difficult news. When I opened my email to read the feedback forms (criticism) from the womens yoga retreat I ran at Isabella Freedman Retreat Center, I covered my eyes and read the reviews through the cracks of light in between my fingers, stockading myself for the worst. If I started to read something really upsetting, I could close my fingers tight and block the view. Ninety-nine percent of the feedback forms came back outstanding; the crowd raved! But there was that one voice, ok, maybe several voices, that said I talked too much, as well as some other points of criticism that made me feel glad I was reading them through the cracks of light through my fingers.

I have a low threshold for criticism. Still, I have gotten better through the years, and I attribute my growing ability to tolerate uncomfortable feelings to the consistent physical practice of yoga and breathing. Yes, breathing! Intentional deep diaphragm breathing lowers cortisol stress hormones and supports the neocortex part of the brain to make logical decisions during times of stress.

Not long ago, my 92-year-old mother (thank God) spent a day preparing for an unpleasant minor procedure to be done the following day. By the time she arrived for the procedure, she was all riled up, and her blood pressure was way too high to move ahead. My mother told the doctor that she was not going home until the procedure was done, no matter what. So, they brought in a nurse to breath with her in an attempt to lower her blood pressure enough to complete the procedure. My determined mother became focused and quiet, taking deep rhythmic breaths with the nurse. As her breathing slowed, she moved out of her fight-or-flight state and into a state of calm. Within the hour, her blood pressure was rechecked, and this time the anesthesiologist felt safe enough to move ahead with the procedure.

Worrying about a single event coming up, as with my mother, is one thing. But we can find ourselves in an ongoing, constant state of fight or flight, not even being aware of it. This is all thanks to stress hormones. These horomones naturally lower by nighttime, but if we are living day-to-day as if there might be a disaster ready to happen at any moment, a high rate of stress hormones will circulate and wont slow down enough to get a good nights sleep. This, we do not want.

Practicing the yoga poses and breathing deeply in an intentional way is a simple yet powerful tool for creating positive changes in our physiology, all while supporting our nervous system in an effort to calm down. Through the physical practice of yoga, blood pressure rates lower. Muscle tensions are released. Cortisol stress hormone rates come down. Heart rate variability increases, as does the release of serotonin in the brain, which naturally creates a sense of well-being.

There are specialists whose disciplines tackle these issues: Dr. Nancy Lentine has a private practice in integrative family medicine, specializing in the endocrine hormone system. Stephen Cope is the founder and director of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary livinga research institute that examines the effects and mechanisms of yoga and meditation.

With tools to calm our physical body, there is more ability to tolerate the difficult emotions and feelings that will come in our life experiences and memories. In the story of Yaakov, the news was told to him slowly and sweetly. He was able to keep breathing, sustaining his own life. His intellect had a chance to process the shocking story of his son and he was able to contain and hold the strong feelings, setting himself up for success.

Whether you are new to the practice of yoga or a seasoned practitioner, now is the time to check out the yoga and meditation classes at Freedom Within Yoga Studio in Teaneck. For more information call 201-920-7408 or go to http://www.freedomwithinyoga.com.

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Weight loss diets have become more sustainable in the past decade

When asked nutritionists and health experts about trends of the past decade, they feel that diet is increasingly being used as a tool for achieving weight loss, good health and overall well-being. The past decade has also been one in which diseases like obesity, diabetes and even high blood pressure became a public health problem. And, weight loss is the one effective tool to prevent these conditions and treat them effectively. The need to lose weight to become fitter and be disease-free has given birth to a number of diets like keto diet, paleo diet, atkins diet and low-carb diet.

While these diets have been found to be effective for offering quick weight loss benefits, they also come with side effects like nutritional deficiencies, increased cravings, irritation, mood swings, etc. Health experts and nutritionists like Luke Coutinho and Rujuta Diwekar have addressed these concerns and side effects of weight loss diets.

This New Year, say no to restrictive diets and follow a balanced dietPhoto Credit: iStock

If you have been following the likes of Luke and Rujuta, you would know that they promote of a more holistic way of eating and living. Lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho believes in consumption of a healthy, balanced diet along with regular exercise, yoga and meditation-for treatment and prevention of cancer, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, etc. Mumbai-based nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, on the other hand, believes in eating according to local, seasonal and cultural traditions.

Also read:Decade-End Special: Top Diet Trends That Gained Momentum In The Past Decade

Both Rujuta and Luke have massive following on social media. In 2018, Rujuta ran a 12-week fitness project. This program helped over 1 lakh people transform themselves to be thinner and healthier, she mentioned in her social media posts.

Luke has been promoting fasting, not just as part of diet, but as part of lifestyle as well. Dry fasting, intermittent fasting and social media fasting have helped thousands of people feel better mentally and physically, as he has shared on Instagram and Facebook.

The past decade also saw a shift to Ayurvedic style of eating. According to nutritionist Rupali Datta, Ayurvedic diet had all the answers we're looking for. The diet suits availability of seasons, foods and regions of the country.

Rujuta Diwekar is of the belief that as far as you are eating food that is grown in your area (local), is in season and is in sync with your culture and traditions, then both your health and weight can be optimum. Eating local offers the benefit of fresh produce; eating seasonal is environment-friendly and farmer-friendly, and reduces consumption of harmful pesticides; eating according to your culture and traditions is a reassurance that eating what your parents, grandparents and great grandparents grew up eating is most likely to work in your favour.

Eat local and seasonal foods like aloo parantha for good health and strong immunityPhoto Credit: iStock

Rising incidence of mental health issues in the past decade has made it imperative to talk about stress. If you are chronically stressed, then your diet and exercise will not work as effectively as they should. Even losing weight becomes downright difficult if you are stressed. "Not every stressful situations needs to be reacted to," says Luke, who believes that there is a need to change your attitude towards stress. Yoga, meditation, listening to music, reconnecting with nature and other stress-management strategies can help you get relief from chronic stress.

Also read:They Many Ways Stress Harms You And 7 Tips That Will Actually Help In Beating It

If you love having your daily cup(s) of masala chai with two biscuits, then this one is especially for you. A common practice among people with diabetes is to have tea with two biscuits, but no sugar and this is exactly what you should not be doing. "According to World Health Organisation and other global organisations for diabetes, 6-9 tsp of sugar in a day is fine. Instead of avoiding sugar, people should avoid invisible sugar sources in the form of breakfast cereals, fruit juices, biscuits, etc," says Rujuta.

Avoid having biscuits with tea or coffeePhoto Credit: iStock

In her videos and posts, Rujuta has categorically mentioned that anything that comes in a packet must be off the table if you want a healthy weight and good health. Snack healthy with makhanas, peanuts, roasted chanas, nuts and seeds. Chips, biscuits, instant noodles and frozen foods (amongst others) are your worst enemies if you are trying to lose weight. Similar is the case with beverages. Opt for plain water, lemon water, sugarcane juice, bel sherbet, etc over aerated drinks and energy drinks. Processed and packaged foods are prepared with added flavours, sugar and preservatives. While they offer you convenience in a busy and packed life, they can wreak havoc on your health and worsen blood pressure, heart health and diabetes.

If lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho is to be believed, then the coming years are going to be all about fasting and detox. Whether it is social media fasting, or the doing the traditional fast which involves refraining from eating, you need to include fasting in your routine. Speaking of intermittent fasting, this kind of eating plan can help you get in sync with circadian rhythm, as Luke explains. Other benefits of this fasting including promoting better sleep, aiding weight loss and even reversing type 2 diabetes. Social media fasting, on the other hand, can give your mind a break and help in reducing the stress you feel from constantly seeing other people's lives and accomplishments.

Intermittent fasting can aid sustainable weight loss and give your body the much-needed detoxPhoto Credit: iStock

Also read:Intermittent Fasting And Circadian Rhythm: 10 Tips To Make Intermittent Fasting Work For You

The importance of meal prepping cannot be stressed enough. In her 12-week fitness project, Rujuta mentions that before leaving from home every day, you should plan at least 3 meals of the day. Meal prepping is referred to meal planning. This is one lifestyle trend that has gained popularity in the past decade and will continue to be popular and change people's lives in 2020 and the coming years. Take out one day in the week where you create a chart of all your meals in the coming week. Buy vegetables, masalas and other groceries accordingly. And every day before leaving home, put in place 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks) that you are going to have the whole day. The ideal thing to do is include lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, nuts, seeds, fatty fish, etc in your diet. Intake of protein, carbs, fats and fibre must be done in a balanced and holistic way. Meal prepping can prevent overeating and eating from outside. It is only one way to ensure a good intake of nutrients on a daily basis.

Nutritionists and health experts are now moving from restrictive diets to diets that are more inclusive and holistic in nature. You don't need to avoid fats or carbs to get fitter and thinner. You can eat good fats and healthy carbs, and even homemade sweets. The key is to practice portion control. Even when you're indulging, take care of the portion size. Eat everything that is in season, from aloo paranthas to aloo puri, laddoos and ghee. Just don't go overboard with the portion size.

Here's an interesting way to calculate how much you need to eat, as per Rujuta's mental meal map:

This 2020 and the new decade that is beginning with it, let's pledge towards getting fitter, healthier and disease-free with the help of most natural and sustainable ways. Here's wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 2020!

Also read:Cheat Meals: Our Expert Decodes Do's And Don'ts To Follow When Having A Cheat Meal

(Luke Coutinho, Holistic Lifestyle Coach - Integrative Medicine)

(Rujuta Diwekar is a nutritionist based in Mumbai)

(Rupali Datta is a Clinical Nutritionist based in Delhi)

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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Once thought as an ancient remedy and traditional medicine, the herbal medicines have now emerged as a potential health supplement, and as complementary and alternative medicine in the modern-day world. Increasing consumer inclination towards the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle through a nutritious diet and physical activities, coupled with an influx of integrative medicine, and complementary and alternative medicine is the major trend in the herbal supplements market. The fuelling herbal supplement demand is giving rise to dandelion supplement over the forecast period. Dandelion is an herb, whose roots and stems are used to formulate herbal dietary supplements.

Dandelion supplements are used to aid digestion and stimulate appetite in the consumers, besides, dandelion supplements are used in the treatment for upset stomach, gallstones, muscle aches, joint pains, bruises, and eczema. The dandelion supplement is used as a purgative to increase bowel movement in the body and is also used to increase the frequency of urination. Furthermore, dandelion supplement is used as a blood tonic, skin toner, and digestive tonic, making it a popular health supplement among the consumers.

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Increasing trends for preventive healthcare and aging baby boomers demographics is anticipated to drive the growth for dandelion supplement over the forecast period. Todays consumers are becoming more and more aware of the necessity of preventive healthcare in day to day lives.

The consumers have started spending more on pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals to prevent the onset of health risk and diseases. According to a survey conducted by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) in 2014, around 68% of adults in the U.S. consumed dietary supplements; of these, approximately 50% were regular users. About 83% of adults in the U.S. communicated overall confidence in the effectiveness, safety, and quality of dietary supplements. Increasing healthcare expenditure by consumers is pushing them to opt for herbal supplements like the dandelion supplement, which tend to benefit health and prevent health adversities in the consumers. Hence, increasing consumer consciousness concerning health is expected to be primarily growth driver for dandelion supplement market.

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Besides, there is a sudden rise in self-directed consumers who are increasingly relying on different channels to self-diagnose and self-treat health problems before even consulting doctors. This is again boosting the sales of dandelion supplement that is potential in treating indigestion and related symptoms in the body. Also, with the growth of online retailing and development of retail channels and pharmacies, consumers now have greater accessibility towards a wide band of herbal and dietary supplements which is providing strong market opportunity for the dandelion supplement manufacturers.

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Ive never understood how sucking down a rock booger is supposed to make you, like, really horny. I get the intent whenever a guy invites me out for red wine and oysters, but the whole presentation (and my general aversion to seafood) is always a turn off. It does make you wonder, do aphrodisiacs work, and if so how do they trick our mind and bodies into peak arousal? Well, in a few different ways, in fact.

Aphrodisiacs have been studied forever, mention of aphrodisiacs has been found in texts from various ancient civilizations, including Hindu, Egyptian, Chinese, and Roman. In modern times, there have been many interesting studies on how aphrodisiacs may make subjects frisky. As Sally Fisher, MD, integrative medicine specialist and medical director atSunrise Springspoints out, searching aphrodisiacs in the virtualNational Library of Medicine returns 830 peer reviewed scientific studies. How plants or herbal products might effect the body or mind really varies based on the aphrodisiac.

Some examples of effects include increasing hormones like testosterone, or certain neurotransmitters in the brain, or dilating blood vessels to increase blood flow, or affecting molecules in the body such as, for example, nitric oxide, the molecule that Viagra affects, says Dr. Fisher.

And sometimes the studies just note that certain herbs make animals want to bang more. Basically, its complicated to deduce what will potently work on a person, although she has one herb in mind.

I tend to recommend Tribulus terrestris, used in folk medicine for hundreds of years, because of modern research on sexual function improvement in both women and men, but Id emphasize that Id approach this integratively, and if there is room for improvement, put lifestyle changes foremost, says Dr. Fisher.

Sexual health is complex and involves cognitive, neurochemical, hormonal, and genetic factors, she says. That means that, in part, shifting your overall diet might be what helps amp up your sexual wellness. Embracing a healthy diet might decrease the risk of sexual dysfunction in women, defined generally as more fruits and vegetables, and less refined grains, meat, sugar, fried food.

There is, as then might be expected, promising data on theMediterranean diet alleviating sexual dysfunction in women, says Dr. Fisher. Its helpful to think of the Mediterranean diet as a plant-based diet; other whole foods plant-based diets have not been formally researched but may be expected to have the same beneficial effect.

Opa! Okay but if you cant prioritize a full diet upheaval right now, are there good mood foods thatll make you like, really horny in one slurp? Yes and no. According to Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, and owner of BZ Nutrition in New York City, its hard to directly link food and sex drive. However, there are particular compounds within [certain] foods that can have a connection to certain hormones and sexual reactions, she says.

Among Zeitlins top picks are foods with red ginseng, fatty fish that increases your feel good dopamine hormones for a stronger orgasm, cayenne pepper, and maca.

[Maca] root has been linked to boosting those frisky feelings and has shown to be a helpful fertility food as well by multiple studies, says Zeitlin. One study actually found that maca improved sex driveon people taking certain medications where the side effect was decrease of sex drive; think anti-depressants, hair-loss meds, anti-anxiety meds.

If youre truly about to make a quick bodega run before a potential boink fest (weve all been there) Zeitlin has a good power combo in mind.

Dark chocolate, 70 percent or higher, contains compounds that actually boost the release of feel-good hormones getting you more in the mood for some togetherness and even more feel-good hormones, says Zeitlin. Pair it with some dried apricots for extra pro-longed sexy energy, as the amino acids in apricots can trigger more stamina.

As for oysters, well, theyre rich in zinc, which supposedly to help with erectile dysfunction, so that means Im off the hook forever. Like anything, utilizing a so-called aphrodisiac feels like a personal journey with room to experiment. Our recommendation? Grab a hottie or your favorite vibratorand conduct some research yourself.

If youre looking for other ways to boost your sex drive naturally, we have a few recommendations. And learning about spontaneous and responsive desire might help you get turned on.

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Sons of the Silent Age, a David Bowie tribute band, will be performing "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust" and "Station to Station" on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Metro Chicago. Funds raised will benefit integrative medicine therapies for NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) Kellogg Cancer Center adult and pediatric patients.

An opening set will be performed by The Ready Freddies, playing the music of Queen. Tickets are now on sale at https://foundation.northshore.org/IMConcert. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. General admission is $25 in advance; $30 day of; VIP Tickets are $122/each, and include reserved balcony access, an exclusive pre-show party with the artists and a signed poster from the artists. VIP Table Tickets, $222/piece and sold only in pairs, include all VIP benefits, plus a reserved table and seats for two.

Sons of the Silent Age is composed of nine Chicago musicians, when Chris Connelly (Revolting Cocks, Ministry) and Matt Walker (Filter, Smashing Pumpkins and Morrissey's band) joined forces in 2012 to pay tribute to their hero David Bowie.

For the third year, the concert is benefitting the NorthShore Integrative Medicine program, as one of the largest and most-well established programs in the country. Each of the parties involved in the benefit concert from the Sons of the Silent Age bandmates, to the owner of Metro, to the NorthShore Integrative Medicine team share a common bond of commitment to the cause, and for some, cancer survivorship.

"We are again honored to receive proceeds from the fabulous Sons of the Silent Age Benefit Concert at Metro in 2020. Over the past 2 years, concert proceeds and donations have provided free integrative therapies for our patients with limited means to help ease their symptoms from cancer while promoting health and wellness," said Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD, NorthShore Integrative Medicine Medical Director. "We appreciate the dedication of Joe Shanahan, Chris Connolly, Matt and Char Walker, and the band Sons of the Silent Age for their heartfelt contributions to the life and health of our patients."

Integrative medicine programs are designed to relieve pain and neuropathies, reduce fatigue and sleep issues, boost immunity, provide stress relief, improve their appetite and their overall quality of life.

NorthShore cancer patient and stage four cancer survivor, Steve Merola, benefited from the funds raised at last year's benefit concert.

"The integrative medicine services have given me the additional tools and guidance I need to withstand the rigors of chemotherapy and radiation," he explains.

Merola worked with Dr. Mendoza to develop a personalized integrative medicine plan. Through his therapy, Merola noticed the significant impact relaxation had during his fight for recovery. "Thanks to Dr. Mendoza Temple and her team, my stress has been relieved with a program of exercise, meditation, acupuncture, and supplements to help with appetite and stress. With all these services combined I found that I had body, mind, and spirit all aligned to win my fight. It's not over yet, but I am confident I will prevail."

NorthShore's Integrative Medicine Program uses safe, evidence-based complementary therapies and communicating fully with patients' traditional western medicine physicians and specialists optimizes each patient's health and a heightened sense of well-being. Learn more about NorthShore's Integrative Medicine Program or support the cause at foundation.northshore.org/imconcert.

NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked as a Top 15 Major Teaching Hospital in the U.S. The NorthShore system, headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, includes four hospitals Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore also includes a 950+ physician multispecialty group practice, NorthShore Medical Group, with more than 130 practices in the Chicagoland area. NorthShore is a Magnet recognized organization, the first in Illinois to receive this prestigious honor as an entire system that demonstrates nursing excellence and high standards in patient care. The system also includes the NorthShore Research Institute; the NorthShore Foundation; and the NorthShore Home & Hospice Services. As a not-for-profit organization, NorthShore provides $235 million in charitable care and services to the communities it serves, while philanthropic support from individuals and organizations enhances clinical care, research and education programs across the system.

One of the nation's most renowned independent music venues, Metro has hosted thriving local talent and international headliners for 35 years and counting. From industrial champions Ministry and Revolting Cocks to alt-rock pioneers The Smashing Pumpkins and Liz Phair and pop-punk royalty Alkaline Trio and Fall Out Boycountless Chicago artists have laid their roots in Metro as a business, sanctuary, and springboard.

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Casa Perez Furnishings to open on First Street in Prescott Valley

You may know Juan Perez as the owner of the popular Casa Perez Family Mexican Restaurant at 3088 N. Glassford Hill Road in the Frys grocery store shopping center in Prescott Valley.

Early next year, youll know him for Casa Perez Fine Family Furnishings, which will be located toward the back of the former AAMCO auto repair building at 6871 E. First St.

Two signs currently hang on the tan stucco building in Prescott Valley. They read Casa Perez Fine Family Furnishings and Coming Soon! on the metal paneling that stretches across the top of the building facing Highway 69 from the south side.

Perez said he grew up in a town near Guadalajara, Mexico. In a community nearby, a group of families makes furniture, as well as chandeliers and flower pots, among other furnishings.

When Perez bought some of the families furniture for his Prescott Valley restaurant, which he opened two years ago, he found that customers were asking him how they could buy the furnishings, too.

We have 2,500 square feet, Perez said of the space he will have for furniture at Casa Perez Fine Family Furnishings, but our goal is to expand.

Rickety Cricket in downtown Prescott closes

The Rickety Cricket Brewing Tap Room at 214 S. Montezuma St. in Prescott closed nearly a month ago, but it doesnt appear that the space will be vacant for long.

Ive heard the owner of the building has bought the liquor license and will be reopening, possibly by Dec. 31, local musician Don Cheek stated in an email to the Courier on Dec. 6.

Rickety Cricket still operates two locations in Arizona, including its main brewery, restaurant and swag shop in Kingman, and its tap room in Flagstaff.

Dr. Stout joins Harmony Integrative Medicine in return to Prescott

Harmony Integrative Medicine, 518 E. Gurley St. Suite 101, and Dr. Jean Painter have announced veteran Dr. Reggie Stout as a new member of their staff.

Stout brings 30 years of clinical experience from Tucson to Prescott, where he had lived previously.

Dr. Stouts broad experience and training include a doctorate in Pain Management, training in homeopathy and 17 years teaching acupuncture medical students for the residency program of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizonas School of Health Sciences in Tucson.

Stouts experienced in handling patients who suffer from chronic ailments related to pain syndromes, internal medicine, digestive disorders, geriatric, genitourinary/prostate problems, stroke-related hemiplegia, fibromyalgia and neurological conditions.

Harmony Integrative Medicine and Dr. Painter have been a mainstay in the Quad Cities for advanced Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for nearly 16 years.

For more information, call 928-776-4895 or visit harmonyintegrativemedicine.com.

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Once thought as an ancient remedy and traditional medicine, the herbal medicines have now emerged as a potential health supplement, and as complementary and alternative medicine in the modern-day world. Increasing consumer inclination towards the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle through a nutritious diet and physical activities, coupled with an influx of integrative medicine, and complementary and alternative medicine is the major trend in the herbal supplements market. The fuelling herbal supplement demand is giving rise to dandelion supplement over the forecast period. Dandelion is an herb, whose roots and stems are used to formulate herbal dietary supplements.

Dandelion supplements are used to aid digestion and stimulate appetite in the consumers, besides, dandelion supplements are used in the treatment for upset stomach, gallstones, muscle aches, joint pains, bruises, and eczema. The dandelion supplement is used as a purgative to increase bowel movement in the body and is also used to increase the frequency of urination. Furthermore, dandelion supplement is used as a blood tonic, skin toner, and digestive tonic, making it a popular health supplement among the consumers.

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Increasing trends for preventive healthcare and aging baby boomers demographics is anticipated to drive the growth for dandelion supplement over the forecast period. Todays consumers are becoming more and more aware of the necessity of preventive healthcare in day to day lives.

The consumers have started spending more on pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals to prevent the onset of health risk and diseases. According to a survey conducted by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) in 2014, around 68% of adults in the U.S. consumed dietary supplements; of these, approximately 50% were regular users. About 83% of adults in the U.S. communicated overall confidence in the effectiveness, safety, and quality of dietary supplements. Increasing healthcare expenditure by consumers is pushing them to opt for herbal supplements like the dandelion supplement, which tend to benefit health and prevent health adversities in the consumers. Hence, increasing consumer consciousness concerning health is expected to be primarily growth driver for dandelion supplement market.

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Besides, there is a sudden rise in self-directed consumers who are increasingly relying on different channels to self-diagnose and self-treat health problems before even consulting doctors. This is again boosting the sales of dandelion supplement that is potential in treating indigestion and related symptoms in the body. Also, with the growth of online retailing and development of retail channels and pharmacies, consumers now have greater accessibility towards a wide band of herbal and dietary supplements which is providing strong market opportunity for the dandelion supplement manufacturers.

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It's the defenseless children of the world that are bearing the bulk of environmentally-related diseases such as asthma that can be traced to air pollution, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO estimates more than 40 percent of the burden of environmentally-related diseases and more than 88 percent of the burden of climate change is borne by children younger than 5 years old. In the United States, disorders such as asthma and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are prevalent in children and have been increasing over time. Asthma has a prevalence of about 8 percent and ADHD has a prevalence of 10 percent. ADHD is the most commonly studied and diagnosed mental disorder in children and adolescents.

WHO said even disorders with lower prevalence such as autism represent a growing public health concern. Autism affects one in 60 U.S. children.

There is a monetary price to pay for the growth in these afflictions. A new study has, for the first time, quantified the cost of diseases caused by fossil fuel air pollution.

The study by researchers at the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health is the first to compile the estimated per-case costs of six childhood health conditions linked to air pollution estimates that can be incorporated into benefits assessments of air pollution regulations and climate change mitigation policies.

Published in the journal Environmental Research, the study reports case-specific monetary estimates for these six childhood health conditions: preterm birth, low birth weight, asthma, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and IQ reduction in children. Previous scientific evidence has shown the six are among the known or likely health consequences of prenatal and early childhood exposure to air pollution. Globally, 80 percent of air pollution can be linked to burning of coal, oil, diesel and gas.

"Impacts on children's health are generally under-represented in benefits assessments related to environmental pollution," study co-author Frederica Perera, professor of environmental health sciences and director of translational research at the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health, said. "Policies to clean our air and address the serious and escalating problem of climate change will yield numerous benefits for children's health and for the financial health of families and our nation."

The study cited previously published estimates of health costs. It agrees $23,573 is being spent for childhood asthma not persisting into adulthood. A further $3.11 million is being spent for a case of autism with a concurrent intellectual disability. Researchers also provided an example of cumulative costs. About $267 million can be saved from a reduction by just one percent in the number of pre-term births in the U.S. attributable to particulate matter (PM) with a size of 2.5 microns, or PM2.5. PM is a measure of particulate matter, one of several harmful air pollutants.

The study prioritized monetary estimates that factored in both immediate medical costs and longer-term and broad societal costs. It warned its monetary figures are likely underestimates because it didn't adequately capture the long-term health and societal impacts such as effects over the full life course or losses in economic productivity.

A previous study published in 2014 by the same Columbia Mailman School of Public Health showed air quality can influence cognitive development en utero. The team that arrived at this conclusion previously found a correlation between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and developmental delays, reduced IQ and attention problems in children of ages 3 to 6 years old. In this research, the Columbia researchers focused specifically on how PAHs might be connected to concentration and contribute to ADHD symptoms in children. PAHs are pollutants emitted in the air from burning fossil fuels like car exhaust or heating.

This study should not come as a surprise," Dr. Sandy Newmark, founder of the Center for Pediatric Integrative Medicine in San Francisco, said. "Although there is a strong genetic component to ADHD, there is an equally strong environmental influence, and this influence begins with the prenatal environment."

"Other research has shown that ADHD incidence increases with exposure to pesticides and other environmental pollutants during childhood. The bottom line is that the developing brains of our children are highly susceptible to environmental influences of many kinds, and we need to continue to research these exposures and prevent damage whenever possible.

In 2014, study found that air pollution from power plants that used fossil fuels caused nearly 16,000 premature deaths in the U.S. Pixabay

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Lemon water must be avoided if you have stomach or mouth ulcers

Weight loss tips: Lemon water is a popular morning tonic that people take for better metabolism and even quick weight loss. However, the same lemon water might not show the same consequences for everyone. The mindset to overdo something is not something which will work in your favour, according to lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho. In one of his recent live sessions on Facebook, he mentions that lemon water does make your body more alkaline, which in turn helps in burning of fat. This, however, does not mean that the more lemon water you drink, the more fat you will burn.

It is important to understand that just because lemon water is a popular remedy for digestion, metabolism, etc, it doesn't mean that it will show the same effects on your body. Whenever you are trying something new, it needs to be done slowly and safely, while observing if it suiting your body or not.

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Lemon water is a rich source of Vitamin C and can work as a great immunity booster, if it suits you. It definitely helps in alkalising the body. But, there are some side effects of drinking it, which cannot be ignored.

1. 1-3 cups of lemon water in a day is good enough to reap benefits from it. Drinking lemon water throughout the day can cause damage to tooth enamel. This is because lemon water is acidic in nature.

Drinking lemon water in excess can cause damage to tooth enamelPhoto Credit: iStock

2. For those who already have a weak enamel, even 1 or 2 cups of lemon water can cause damage. Drink lemon water through a straw to prevent damage to your enamel.

3. Consuming lemon water with sugar in can worsen tooth cavities. Cavities contain bacteria that feeds on sugar.

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4. Lemon water must be avoided when you have mouth ulcers as it can aggravate ulcers.

5. Lemon water can be considered to be an excellent remedy for acidity. But, lemon water can also make some people highly acidic. If you feel uneasy after drinking it, then it is not suiting you and you must avoid its consumption.

6. This drink must also be avoided if you have stomach ulcers.

7. Drinking lemon water can also be harmful if you joint pain and arthritis pain as it can aggravate the pain.

Lemon water may worsen joint pain and arthritis painPhoto Credit: iStock

8. People with migraine and severe headaches should check their lemon water consumption. Luke says that there is a direct connection between citrus and migraine headaches. If you get these symptoms too often, its time to cut back on intake of lemon water.

Also read:5 Myths About Migraine Pain You Must Stop Believing

(Luke Coutinho, Holistic Lifestyle Coach - Integrative Medicine)

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