Published April 19, 2017

Researchers found that the following polyphenols are effective at reducing the inflammatory response: resveratrol, isorhamnetin, curcumin, vanillic acid, and certain specific polyphenol mixtures. These polyphenols are commonly found in spices, onions, turmeric, red grapes, green tea, coffee, chocolate, and acai berries.

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Published April 17, 2017

Researchers wanted to find out if a substance called Silexan, which contains 80 mg of lavender oil, can help with mixed anxiety and depressive disorder (MADD). They found that members of the group receiving the Silexan had statistically significant decreases in their test scores compared to the placebo group. Further analysis showed that the worse the participants’ symptoms were when the study started, the more the Silexan helped.

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Published April 14, 2017

One suggested treatment for vascular dementia is acupuncture. Researchers in China conducted a review study to determine its effectiveness. They found that acupuncture does seem to have beneficial effects for people suffering from vascular dementia. They also found that these effects seem to stem from acupuncture’s ability to effect the body on several levels. In particular, it seems to protect cerebral neurons from oxidative stress, apoptosis (cell death), and inflammation. But it also seems to help regulate how the body metabolizes glucose and improve neurotransmitter function. It could even help keep synapses and blood vessels healthy.

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