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Helicobacter pylori (HP) is characterized as a gram-negative bacterium with a considerable reach, affecting more than 50% of the world’s population.1 The genesis of HP is associated with gastric B-cell lymphoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, peptic ulcers, non-atrophic gastritis, atrophic gastritis, and micronutrient deficiencies to include B12, iron, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin E.1(12809,12811)…
In this author’s last post, the pathophysiology of functional dyspepsia (FD) was explored as well as the implementation of botanicals, such as ginger and perilla, in managing the same. In the following sections, this author would like to continue reviewing other botanicals that show promise, such as wormwood, in treating and managing FD as well…
Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a condition characterized by bloating, early satiety, belching, nausea, vomiting, and recurrent/chronic fullness of the upper abdomen.1 Furthermore, FD affects as much as 40% of the Eastern industrialized nations and has presented a socioeconomic burden to society while threatening human quality of life and overall health.1(1),2 Most relevantly, standard modes of…
Hypertension (HT) is the most prevalent risk factor for ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular accidents, which has been discussed in this author’s previous posts.1 Generally, HT is associated with low levels of antioxidants and reduced fibrinolysis (the process of preventing blood clotting).1(503) Considering that drugs used to manage mild HT have been known to cause…
Hypertension (HT) is a condition and form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) which has generally manifested in adults. However, HT currently affects an approximated 3-5% of children and up to 10-11% of adolescent populations, worldwide.1 Furthermore, HT has been estimated to affect 1 in 3 Americans, or approximately 76,400,000 individuals and has accounted for as many as…
Cardiovascular disease (CD) is a condition which causes the most deaths, worldwide, and is estimated to cost 818 billion in medical costs by 2030 in the United States alone.1 Thus, it is imperative to develop preventative strategies which aim to reduce cardiovascular complications, costs, and deaths. As outlined in this author’s previous posts, natural products,…
Insomnia is a disorder which can underlie other long-term health conditions such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, lowered immune function, depression, and anxiety.1,2 Furthermore, its prevalence is wide, effecting an estimated 10-40% of the population. Since insomnia, left unmitigated, has such far-reaching consequences on health and homeostasis, it is paramount that said condition is addressed…
Anxiety can be defined as feelings of persistent worry that interferes with an individual’s ability to achieve and maintain relaxation.1(2) Such feelings are particularly prominent among children and adolescents, especially as they relate to social anxiety disorder (SAD).2,3 As mentioned in this author’s previous posts, common drugs used to manage anxiety include anti-depressants, serotonin-specific reuptake…
Anxiety is a is a mental disorder effecting several million people, worldwide, and such a condition is characteristically difficult to diagnose and treat due to the inherent complexity of the central nervous system. To date, the most prevalent intervention uses anti-depressants/serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors/benzodiazepines though such pharmacological approaches are often ineffective and replete with unwanted side-effects.1(2)…
AD is characterized by an increase in beta-amyloid plaque deposition and hyperphosphorylated tau proteins along neurons of the brain, in addition to increased inflammation from oxidative stress.1(2) Left unmitigated, neurodegeneration from the above mechanisms slowly degrades communication, writing, and reading while also destabilizing both physical and emotional control in the most severe stages of AD.1(7)2…