People With Autism Have Problem With Self-Awareness'

Scientists have produced evidence that self-awareness is a big problem for people with autism.
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Willow Bark and Back Pain?

Willow bark from certain Salix spp. that contains salicin has been used to treat many different kinds of pain, including rheumatic pain, back pain, toothache, headache, and menstrual cramps. It is also used to relieve sore throat, fever, and headache associated with upper respiratory tract infections and influenza.

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Saint John's Wort and Depression

References to the use of St. John's wort in healing can be found for the last 2000 years, dating back to the early Greeks. St. John's wort has been extensively investigated for mild to moderate depression.

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Can Vitamin A Help with Acne?

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is derived from two sources: retinoids and carotenoids. Retinoids like retinal and retinoic acid are found in animal sources (like the liver, kidney, eggs and dairy products). Carotenoids like beta-carotene are found in plants like dark or yellow vegetables and carrots.

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Borage Seed Oil and Arthritis?

Borage (Borago officinalis) is an herb native to Syria that has spread throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean. Borage flowers and leaves may be eaten and borage seeds are often pressed to produce oil very high in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Borage is popularly used for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopausal symptoms. Borage is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which is why it has been studied in clinical trials for conditions such as periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and asthma.

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Sage a Spice and a Medicine

Sage has been used in Europe for centuries as a spice and a medicine. There are many different species of sage, with some reports describing over 500 species. Sage is a popular European treatment for inflammations of the mouth and throat, dyspepsia (upset stomach), and excessive sweating, in addition to other uses. The strongest evidence for the use of sage comes from clinical trials conducted with sage for Alzheimer's disease, menopausal discomfort, pharyngitis, herpes infections, and to improve mood, cognition, and memory.

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The Common Cold and Andrographis

The leaves of Andrographis paniculata, an annual herb, were commonly used in Indian folk medicine and Ayurveda for centuries. The herb is also used in Chinese and Thai herbal medicine, where it is known for its "bitter" properties as a treatment for digestive problems. Today, this herb is popularly used in Scandinavia to treat upper respiratory infection (URI) and the flu.

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