PMID: Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2005 Jul-Aug;18(4):195-200. Epub 2005 May 20. PMID: 15908760 Abstract Title: Protective effects of different marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) and rosemary cream preparations against sodium-lauryl-sulfate-induced irritant contact dermatitis. Abstract: In the present study, we evaluated the protective action of cream preparations containing seven different types of marigold and rosemary extracts in vivo …
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Rosemary improves memory performance, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality in university students.
PMID: Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2018 Feb ;30:24-28. Epub 2017 Nov 13. PMID: 29389474 Abstract Title: Effects of Rosmarinus officinalis L. on memory performance, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality in university students: A randomized clinical trial. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of oral rosemary on memory performance, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality in university …
Rooibos tea improves the lipid profile and redox status of adults at risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
PMID: J Ethnopharmacol. 2011 Jan 7 ;133(1):46-52. Epub 2010 Sep 15. PMID: 20833235 Abstract Title: Effects of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on oxidative stress and biochemical parameters in adults at risk for cardiovascular disease. Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: In South Africa, the plant Aspalathus linearis (Brum.f) Dahlg. (Fabaceae) is traditionally used as a"tea"referred to as rooibos or …
These results suggest that green tea and Rooibos tea may have cardiovascular effects through inhibition of ACE activity.
PMID: Public Health Nutr. 2010 May ;13(5):730-7. Epub 2010 Feb 10. PMID: 20144258 Abstract Title: Effects of green tea, black tea and Rooibos tea on angiotensin-converting enzyme and nitric oxide in healthy volunteers. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Tea has been reported to reduce cardiovascular mortality, but the underlying mechanisms are largely unknown. The aim of the current …
Reduced exposure to sunlight were significantly associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease.
PMID: Med Sci Monit. 2019 Jan 23 ;25:666-674. Epub 2019 Jan 23. PMID: 30672512 Abstract Title: The Association Between Vitamin D Status, Vitamin D Supplementation, Sunlight Exposure, and Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND This literature review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the association between deficiency of vitamin D, or 25-hydroxyvitamin D, …
Rooibos tea reduces cortisol levels in rats.
PMID: Mol Nutr Food Res. 2014 Mar ;58(3):537-49. Epub 2013 Sep 11. PMID: 24022885 Abstract Title: Rooibos influences glucocorticoid levels and steroid ratios in vivo and in vitro: a natural approach in the management of stress and metabolic disorders? Abstract: SCOPE: To determine the effect of Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on glucocorticoid biosynthesis and inactivation in …
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Raising mean serum 25(OH)D concentrations to 40 ng/mL would likely reduce incidence and mortality rates.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Oct 14 ;11(10). Epub 2019 Oct 14. PMID: 31615079 Abstract Title: A Review of the Potential Benefits of Increasing Vitamin D Status in Mongolian Adults through Food Fortification and Vitamin D Supplementation. Abstract: Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations are low in Mongolia, averaging 22 ng/mL in summer and only 8 ng/mL in …
Chamomile Oil for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Research reveals that topical use of chamomile oil may have positive effects for those experiencing pain from carpal tunnel syndrome
Ultraviolet irradiation of skin alters the faecal microbiome independently of vitamin D.
PMID: Nutrients. 2018 Aug 11 ;10(8). Epub 2018 Aug 11. PMID: 30103486 Abstract Title: Ultraviolet Irradiation of Skin Alters the Faecal Microbiome Independently of Vitamin D in Mice. Abstract: Reduced sunlight exposure has been associated with an increased incidence of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The effect of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) on the faecal microbiome …
Sub-erythemal ultraviolet radiation can increase the diversity of the gut microbiome, which in turn may be beneficial to the health of the host.
PMID: Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2020 Jan 22 ;19(1):20-28. PMID: 31930250 Abstract Title: Effects of UVR exposure on the gut microbiota of mice and humans. Abstract: Many alterations to the skin microbiome by exposure to UV radiation (UVR) have been postulated and may contribute to the ability of UVR phototherapy to regulate skin inflammatory diseases. Very …
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