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Jamie Lytle 1, Catherine Mwatha, Karen K Davis Affiliations expand PMID: 24382614 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2014958 Abstract Background: Sleep deprivation in hospitalized patients is common and can have serious detrimental effects on recovery from illness. Lavender aromatherapy has improved sleep in a variety of clinical settings, but the effect has not been tested in the intermediate […]

Effect of lavender aromatherapy on vital signs and perceived quality ...

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In each of our nostrils, two types of nerves play an essential role in our health. The olfactory and trigeminal nerves capture odors and send information to the brain, more specifically to the olfactory bulb, for interpretation. In turn, this communicates with the cortex, responsible for the conscious perception of […]

What Building Materials Can Be Harmful to Our Health?

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Pak. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol. 2010; 43(2): 105-108 Exposure to illuminated salt lamp increases 5-HT metabolism: A serotonergic perspective to its beneficial effects Hajra Naz* and Darakhshan J Haleem Neurochemistry and Biochemical Neuropharmacology Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan Abstract: For centuries people have known the […]

Exposure to illuminated salt lamp increases 5-HT metabolism: A serotonergic ...

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New Research: The Built Environment Impacts Our Health and Happiness More Than We Know Written by Jared Green People living in dense cities are among the least happy. Their rates of depression are 40 percent higher than other populations, and their rates of anxiety are 20 percent higher. Why? Because […]

New Research: The Built Environment Impacts Our Health and Happiness ...

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currently this video is available only in Greek language Video | 5 Στρατηγικές Σχεδιασμού Ευεξίας για τη βελτίωση της Ψυχικής Υγείας σε Χώρους Εργασίας Περνάμε κατά μέσο όρο το 1/3 της ημέρας μας σε χώρους εργασίας, οπότε δεν είναι περίεργο που οι χώροι εργασίας επηρεάζουν σημαντικά την ψυχική μας υγεία. […]

Video | 5 Wellness Design Strategies for Improving Mental Health ...

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Effect of sunlight and season on serotonin turnover in the brain G W Lambert 1, C Reid, D M Kaye, G L Jennings, M D Esler Affiliations expand PMID: 12480364 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(02)11737-5 Abstract Alterations in monoaminergic neurotransmission in the brain are thought to underlie seasonal variations in mood, behaviour, and […]

Effect of sunlight and season on serotonin turnover in the ...

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Original Text Interior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution Abatement In this study, the leaves, roots, soil, and associated microorganisms of plants have been evaluated as a possible means of reducing indoor air pollutants. Additionally, a novel approach of using plant systems for removing high concentrations of indoor air pollutants […]

NASA REPORT | Interior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution ...

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Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation RESEARCH ARTICLE Gregory N. Bratman, J. Paul Hamilton, Kevin S. Hahn, Gretchen C. Daily, and James J. Gross Significance More than 50% of people now live in urban areas. By 2050 this proportion will be 70%. Urbanization is associated with increased levels of mental illness, […]

Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation

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Abstract Nowadays, use of alternative and complementary therapies with mainstream medicine has gained the momentum. Aromatherapy is one of the complementary therapies which use essential oils as the major therapeutic agents to treat several diseases. The essential or volatile oils are extracted from the flowers, barks, stem, leaves, roots, fruits […]

Essential oils used in aromatherapy: A systemic review

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Researching how light can be used to promote health and wellbeing Biological rhythms that repeat approximately every 24 hours are called circadian rhythms. Light is the main stimulus that helps the circadian clock, and thus circadian rhythms, keep a synchronized rhythm with the 24-hour day. If lack of synchrony or […]

Researching how light can be used to promote health and ...

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Mindfulness meditation helps fight insomnia, improves sleep Julie Corliss Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter If you’ve ever crawled under the covers worrying about a problem or a long to-do list, you know those racing thoughts may rob you of a good night’s sleep. Sleep disturbances, like having a hard time […]

Mindfulness meditation helps fight insomnia, improves sleep

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