Restorative “to bring back to or put back into a former or original state” If you always feel as if you could use a nap, you have plenty of company. In a 2016 survey, 68% of millennial’s reported “getting enough sleep” as being important to them, outranking money concerns and finding enough downtime. One problem...
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Strawberries & Fisetin
Strawberries & Fisetin Strawberries are a fun summertime treat. But now scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have discovered a natural compound in the bright red fruit that protects the brain against cognitive decline that often comes with aging. The study focused on one antioxidant compound in the berries called fisetin that researchers...
Sweet Temptation Part 2: The Herbs
Herbal Help Of course, the keto diet works best in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and stress relief. In addition, many herbs, and the compounds found in them, have considerable track records in helping to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. (Such herbs should always be used under a practitioner’s guidance...
Sweet Temptation Part 1
Better Blood-sugar Kills Cravings One basic principle behind the keto diet is that carbohydrates — basically, anything sweet or starchy — are to be avoided at all costs in favor of healthy fats (think avocados and eggs) and clean sources of protein (think seafood and grass-fed beef). Cutting carb intake to a bare minimum is...
Healthier Cooking for Your Summer Celebrations
No matter how you’re cooking for your summer celebrations, healthier tasty ingredients are now no longer such a feat to obtain. Let’s talk comfort food this week. As any baker knows the quality of the ingredients you use determines your results. That’s why so many health-conscious bakers choose raw or organic healthy baking ingredients. It...
Fats, Proteins, and Minerals
What happens when we return to a diet that gets 35-60% of our daily calories from raw fruits and vegetables? Let’s take it a step further to include only proteins from pasture fed livestock, wild game and fish. History tells us that you would probably be free from cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Another important...
Say Yes to the Noos (nootropic) Part 2
A number of nutrients have nootropic effects. They include the lipid phosphatidylserine (PS), required for proper brain cell formation; lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant; and astaxanthin, another antioxidant that helps keep brain cells pliable. One of the latest nootropic nutrients is pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ). Cells produce energy through tiny structures called mitochondria; keeping these mitochondria healthy...
Say Yes to the Noos (nootropics) Part 1
It’s cliché to say we live in a fast-paced world, but it’s true. And no organ feels the effects of this quickened pace more than the brain, which must process ever-increasing amounts of information. No wonder one recent survey found neurological dysfunction to rank behind only cancer and obesity among Americans’ main health worries. But...
Natural Alternative’s for Bugs
Bugs certainly are annoying, but they can also make you sick. Mosquitoes and ticks in particular can spread a variety of diseases like Lyme disease or West Nile Virus. So the standard defense against getting bit is with chemical repellents like DEET or picaridin. Unfortunately they have been associated with a range of side effects...
Boosting a Woman’s Well-Being
It Starts With Sleep Science now supports what every woman knows: While both genders may have trouble getting to sleep, women are the ones who tend to suffer insomnia’s negative effects. Researchers studied data from 744 people, men and women, who had been treated for sleep difficulties. According to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine,...