Medicinal plants for cold or flues.
While the research is very scarce, some medicinal plants (like thyme or pepper mint) have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effect, therefore reducing severity of the cold symptoms. But should we actualy try to reduce the symptoms ? (pro : it would help getting a good night of sleep, cons : it would reduce inflammation, which is probably counter-productive for the immune system)
Spirit/Soul location
I will admit in advanced, this maybe too theological/philosophical of a question for this particular space, however I am interested in any research being conducted, or has been conducted, in this question... We can isolate the physiological parts and systems in our body that are responsible for their given actions/purpose. When it comes to our spirit, our soul, I want to know where that resides within each of us. Is it in the empty space in quantum atoms? When does it originate? Is there even a measurable way to study/test these questions? I am deeply spiritual, but struggle with the ability to understand it. Maybe that comes from my desire to know, or control. Not quite sure. But it seems (my personal observations only) that we all have this innate knowing that each person's essence/spirit/soul exists but we don't know how to seek to understand in a measurable way (outside of religion/theology/etc.), or fear it, or submit to the awareness that we cannot "know" and that's what maybe makes it more beautiful - faith. Thank you for reading my question. Hope to hear that there are scientist seeking answers to these questions. However, I would understand we may not have to tools or ability to do so in a measurable way at this time. Thank you for all you and your team at Huberman Lab do!