Turmeric, a traditional Indian spice, is the dried root of the plant Curcuma longa. It is related to and similar in size to ginger. Both turmeric and ginger are from Zingiberaceae family and are rhizomes. Rhizome is a stem which is later modified into a root. In the last few years, turmeric has made its […]
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Cannabis: the good and the bad
Here is a summary of the positive effects of cannabis and the adverse effects that it can exert on humans: The bad: Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory and learning, say researchers. Their study has implications for both recreational users and people who use the drug to combat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis […]
Psychedelics
Psychedelics are powerful psychoactive substances that alter perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes. They can cause thought and visual/auditory changes and induce an altered state of consciousness. They are generally considered physiologically safe and do not lead to dependence or addiction. Initially these molecules were called hallucinogens. But the researchers soon discover that […]
Exercise and its benefits
We all know (hopefully!) that exercise is important in our daily lives, but we may not know why or what are the benefits of exercise. I would like to emphasize from the beginning that these benefits are backed up by rigorous research and science and are truly amazing. Before I present these benefits, it’s important […]
Stress vs Depression
Some stress, caused by regular life challenges, is unavoidable. And while feeling nervous about a date, a work presentation or frustrated by an overprotecting parent or an obnoxious boss is not fun, nobody would compare it to the challenge that is depression, a serious illness. Severe stress, however, is a different story. As anyone who […]
Catatonia
Catatonia is a fascinating medical condition marked by changes in muscle tone or activity associated with a large number of serious mental and physical illnesses. It was described for the first time by a German psychiatrist, Karl Ludwig Kahlbaum in 1874. The exact mechanisms underlying the pathophysiology of catatonia still remain a mystery. It seems […]