Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP

The perennial plant has been used to treat depression, muscle weakness and muscle fatigue.

Reflexology uses subtle pressure on specific muscle areas of the feet or hands to stimulate blood flow and nerve impulses that then trigger the release of endorphins and retained toxins.

Saffron contains more than 50% of the USDA’s recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, iron and magnesium, and more than 30 % of the recommended daily phosphorus and potassium.

Medical hypnotherapy today is most commonly used for pain management, treatment of anxiety or psychosomatic illness, and treatment of behavioral disorders.