Vitamins and certain mineral nutrients are essential for our survival. The body runs on thousands of enzymes, most of which need vitamins or minerals to be part of their structure or as necessary cofactors for the reactions they make happen. Without essential nutrients, we cannot make and use energy
Do you ever feel sad or irritable for no reason? Do you tend to worry or have occasional anxious thoughts? To a large extent, your mental state is affected by your brain chemistry. The brain uses various messenger substances (neurotransmitters) to regulate mood, behavior, and other mental functions.
You may be familiar with B vitamins such as vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and vitamin B3 (niacin). But do you know what vitamin B9 is named? What Is Folate? Vitamin B9 is called folate. It’s a group of substances that supply the body with chemically simple methyl groups. The body
Blood flow is life!” – Daniel G. Amen, M.D. Healthy blood flow is crucial to your brain…and your entire body. Blood Flow Basics Your body’s vast network of blood vessels move blood throughout your body, transporting nutrients and oxygen to every cell. Blood flow and blood circulat
The brain drives every thought, mood, emotion, reaction, and memory. Since the brain is so vital to every part of life, you need to protect your brain and the brains of those you love, especially your kids. It’s crucial that you make decisions in their best interest and help protect their brains d
Now that we’re well into the year, how are you doing with your goals? Do you feel like you need to refocus and commit to your goals? It’s natural for motivation to wane if you’ve been busy and haven’t had a chance to really focus on you. However, that doesn’t mean you have to ditch
Among the many responsibilities, parents have, making sure their kids are healthy is one of the most important. This is especially true as we enter the darker months when keeping kids healthy during the cold/flu season can be extremely challenging. With so many things to be mindful of during this he
Mushrooms have been used for their medicinal benefits for centuries. They’re also a unique food that can add flavor and texture to a wide variety of meals. One of the health benefits of certain mushrooms is that they contain adaptogens. What Are Adaptogens? According to the Cleveland Clinic, “Ad
It has been scientifically demonstrated that your brain needs the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA to function optimally. Though not technically classed as essential, these fatty acids are called essential for a reason – our bodies need them, and the only sure way to get enough of them is through f
In a fascinating and much-discussed article that appeared in the December 18, 2004, issue of the British Medical Journal, scientists examined all the research on foods and health to see if they could put together the theoretically ideal meal that, if you ate it every day, would significantly reduce