Perhaps you’ve heard the term nootropics. It’s often used to describe natural or synthetic compounds that are thought to have a positive effect on energy, memory, and overall brain function. Many people may not be aware that they use a popular nootropic every day. The Caffeine Conundrum As a “
Maybe you’ve heard the Einstein quote, “Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution.” Ain’t that the truth! Negative people breed negative thoughts, and negative thoughts breed negative habits. If you’re drowning in negativity, before you know it, life can feel m
Walk into any natural health retailer and you’re sure to find loads of collagen supplements, powders, beverages, bars, tea, and more. Indeed, health-minded consumers, looking for anti-aging benefits, have gone a little crazy for collagen. According to data from SPINS, collagen sales grew in the U.
It appears Americans are getting introspective, but not in the way you may think. We are growing more concerned about our inner balance of microorganisms and the implications that balance has for our health. Indeed, the demand for probiotics – live microorganisms taken in supplement form or consum
Many of you know I’ve been involved with martial arts for a long time. Last year, I got a back injury during practice, and I’ve been having issues with both pain and movement for months. With people living so much longer now, all of us are prone to experiencing such setbacks. In fact, according
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The first bright, sunny days of spring can feel glorious after the dark, cold days of winter – unless you suffer from seasonal allergies. Watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, chest congestion, a runny or stuffy nose – symptoms of seasonal allergies can make this time of year awful for many people. A
If you’re old enough to remember the iconic potato chip commercial from the 1960’s with the tag line, “Betcha can’t eat just one!” you’re old enough to remember that the advertiser never lost that bet. Not once. That’s because potato chips are manufactured by food scientists for the ma
What is Inflammation in the Body? Inflammation is a natural response of the body to injury or infection. It’s a complex biological process that involves the immune system, blood vessels, and various signaling molecules. While inflammation is a necessary and normal response of the body, extreme inf
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