For many people, dealing with allergies is a way of life. Allergies can be caused by a number of things. What Is An Allergy? An allergy is what happens when your body tissues are unusually sensitive to, or react abnormally to, an allergen. Among the most common allergens are pets […]
Nutrition
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Are you thinking about making the switch to organic food products? Or perhaps incorporating some organic products into your current lifestyle? The first question to ask yourself is – do you truly understand what ‘organic’ means? When you wander around the grocery store, you’ll probably see products carrying labels that […]
Movement, sensation, emotion, and thought all use energy and nutrients for their processes. Neurotransmitter chemicals, hormones, and simply regenerating tissues require nutrients. Even thinking relies on biochemical processes. Everything we do or feel requires nutrients. Tension magnifies these demands. Health & Nutrients Essentials What we call stress is a reaction […]
The secret is out: there are ways to boost your cognitive function legally and safely. Nootropics, a class of nutraceuticals, smart drugs, and dietary supplements, provide users with increased focus, enhanced short term memory, and improved clarity. Nootropic stacks – synergistic combinations of these compounds – have the added benefit […]
Royal jelly, as it is commonly known, received its name for good reason. The substance is a secretion that comes from certain glands in honey bees. This secretion is gelatinous, and used to feed both the queen bee and young larvae. In fact, the only difference in development between a […]
The Healthy Breakfast Guide – If the words vending machine or drive through are in your response to the question, “what’s for breakfast today” then you may be setting yourself up for sluggishness, shortage of energy, and difficulty concentrating the rest of the day. Breakfast was once an event that […]
About Proteins, Carbohydrates, Calories: The first basic thing to remember is that calories are the measure of the energy taken in, and the calories taken in must be less than the calories used in order for weight loss to occur. Since we all know this, it is easy to see […]
Though turmeric powder has been used in Eastern culinary techniques for centuries, it isn’t all that well known in the West. A member of the ginger family, the turmeric plant is native to the warm, humid forests of Southern Asia. In India and Thailand especially, its culinary value is ubiquitously […]
Blueberries are a tasty addition to any breakfast cereal, and a handful at the end of any meal will go down a treat. They’re also a popular addition to muffins and other baking products, and go well in smoothies. They’re easy to store, too – freezing blueberries has no effect on […]
The astragalus plant is native to the plains of northern China and Mongolia. It is relatively unheard of in the Western world, although it has long been established as a powerful herb in Chinese medicine. Astragalus is now becoming increasingly known for a range of health benefits that can be gained from […]
The alfalfa plant, called ‘lucerne’ in many countries, has been known to have various health benefits since ancient Greek and Roman times, and is also used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Its roots go far deeper into the earth than most other plants, meaning that its rich in vitamins and nutrients […]
Aloe vera is very popular for using on the skin, and also because its fresh-smelling scent is great for air fresheners and a range of other uses. However, the consumption of liquid derived from the plant has, so far, been fairly limited – although aloe vera juice has a wide […]