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09/18/201805/05/2018Fitness & Energy

Best Tea for Sleep and Relaxation

The weather is warming up, and this can make it much more difficult to fall asleep. Sleep deprivation is also an epidemic in the world and a very costly one to health and well-being. What tea you drink can have a dramatic impact on your ability to sleep and relax. I recently came across an interesting talk with Matthew Walker Ph.D., the author of the book “Why We Sleep – Unlocking the power of sleep and dreams“, and author of over 100 scientific papers on sleep. He talked about the restorative functions and the negative effects of sleep loss, and how …

07/11/201905/02/2018Vitamins & Minerals

Best Form of Magnesium Supplement for Absorption

Magnesium is one of those minerals that many people fail to get enough of, but it’s super important for a healthy mind and body. It comes in many different forms and depending on what you want to use it for, some forms are better than others. What is Magnesium and why is it important? Magnesium is an important electrolyte in the body which is very important in allowing the cells of your body to function properly. It also plays a critical role in energy metabolism, cell stability, protein synthesis, and acts as a cofactor for 300+ enzyme reactions in the …

07/11/201904/30/2018Vitamins & Minerals

Best Form of Vitamin B12 to Take for Absorption

Choosing the best B12 supplement can be a bit confusing for a lot of people. There are so many of them, and they go by different names and different forms. In this article, I’ll help you choose the best and most absorbable form of vitamin B12 to help boost your energy and prevent a deficiency. Vitamin B12 isn’t something most people think about that often, but some people are at a greater risk of developing a deficiency and serious health complications if not corrected. Fortunately, even if you have trouble absorbing B12 because of your diet, lifestyle, illness or medications, there are supplements which can bypass …

05/22/202104/29/2018Fitness & Energy

Taking Magnesium and Zinc Before Bed for Better Sleep

Getting poor sleep every night can just about wear anyone down and can have significant impacts on your health too. Healthy sleep habits are just as important as the foods you eat. Some diets can be very low in key micronutrients which affect sleep quality, such as magnesium and zinc. Over the years I’ve run into problems with both of these minerals. Over a year ago I realized I was showing symptoms of zinc deficiency, probably caused by the amount of copper in my diet and the types of foods I was eating, which inhibited its absorption. And back in …

09/11/202304/04/2018Immune System Enhancers Supplements

Pycnogenol vs Pine Bark Extract: Which Is The Best?

Pycnogenol is a patented or branded form of pine bark extract which is derived from the bark of French Maritime Trees which grow in the southern part of France. It has been credited with numerous health benefits and has been studied extensively by researchers in treating many common diseases. Pycnogenol contains a high level of polyphenols which are responsible for many of the biological activities of the supplement. In large, the benefits of pycnogenol seems to be through its ability to scavenge free radicals such as superoxides, hydroxyl radical, lipid peroxyl radical, and reactive nitrogen species in the body. It’s …

09/17/201803/31/2018Immune System Enhancers

How to Use D Mannose Powder for a UTI

I’m sure that when you think of natural remedies to prevent and treat bladder infections, one of the things you think about is Cranberry juice. But there’s something much better for dealing with UTI’s: it’s called D-mannose. D-mannose is actually present in cranberry juice, which was thought to prevent infections, but recent studies have shown that it’s not that great at preventing UTI’s in women. To obtain the amount of D-mannose needed, you would have to drink a lot of cranberry juice, so it’s not really practical. D-mannose is able to combat the most common type of UTI infections: those …

06/24/202103/31/2018Immune System Enhancers

Quercetin with Bromelain for Relief from Allergies

Millions of people suffer from allergies, and the prevalence has been increasing for decades. The in the US, there was a 50% increase in allergies in children from 1997 to 2011. Could poor diet be the reason for this? And are natural compounds in foods like quercetin and bromelain helpful in providing relief from common allergies? Research suggests that diet plays an important role in the regulation of our immune system. This became obvious to me when I switched to a healthy diet after eating a standard junk food diet when I was younger. Within months of adopting a healthy, …

09/28/202403/29/2018Fitness & Energy Supplements

Vegan Protein Powders Without Stevia

Where do you get your protein? No, just kidding! There’s a big misconception out there that you cannot build and maintain muscle mass on a vegan diet, but this is flat-out wrong. You can easily get enough protein from a vegan diet and also supplement protein if you need a bit extra. In this article, I’ll share some top vegan protein powders that use the highest quality protein sources without using any stevia to sweeten their products. The vegan diet has grown in popularity in recent years, especially among athletes and bodybuilders. And they’re seeing amazing results from it as well. …

09/28/202403/27/2018Fitness & Energy

8 Herbs That Increase Blood Flow And Oxygen To The Brain

Healthy blood flow throughout your body and brain is very important if you want to live in good health to old age with a sharp mind. Herbs are just one way that you can improve circulation to your brain. If you have very poor circulation, the symptoms can be obvious and even require immediate medical attention. A heart attack or a stroke are two examples of this. And in many parts of the world, including the West, these are two of the biggest killers. Reduced blood flow can also give vague symptoms which are often ignored by many people, but …

01/01/202003/24/2018Vitamins & Minerals

Best Vegan Vitamin D3 Supplement

A lot of vegans have insufficient vitamin D levels according to several studies conducted in recent years. This is in part due to the modern lifestyle where people are working long hours in the office and other people live in northern latitudes where they can only get vitamin D at certain times of the year. For these reasons, it’s important that vegans take a daily vitamin D supplement to keep their levels optimal. Why should vegans take vitamin D3? Vitamin D research has exploded over the last decade. It used to be thought of as just important for healthy bones, …