Key Takeaways Light Therapy Basics Morning Light Light therapy means planned light exposure at the right time of day. Most people use a bright light box in the morning. The goal is to give the brain a strong daytime signal when outdoor light is low or hard to get. Your eyes send light information to … Read more
Key Takeaways 5 HTP Basics Serotonin Pathway 5 HTP is short for 5 hydroxytryptophan. Your body makes it from tryptophan, which is an amino acid found in food. 5 HTP then turns into serotonin, a chemical signal used in mood, sleep, appetite, gut movement and pain signaling. A review in Pharmacology & Therapeutics explains that … Read more
Key Takeaways Saffron & The Body Plant Compounds Saffron comes from the dried red stigma of Crocus sativus. It has been used for a long time in cooking and traditional healing. Modern research focuses on compounds such as crocin and safranal because they may affect the brain, the nervous system and oxidative stress. Most of … Read more