Anxiety is one of the most vicious mental health problems that can ruin your professional and social life, your daily activities, your sleep, and many other aspects of your life and well-being. If you go to consult with a psychiatrist about it, chances are they’ll prescribe you one of the mainstream anti-anxiety medications, such as benzodiazepines. While these drugs are quite...
There is an enormous and diverse selection of sleep aid supplements on the market, and choosing the right product for you can be quite a challenging task, especially if you haven’t already tried a couple of supplements and have no idea what might work for you and what might not. One of the well-known manufacturers of dietary supplements in the U.S. is Designs for Health. This is a...
Olives and olive oil are highly revered in many cultures both as food and medicine. But there is another part of this magnificent tree that has a significant medicinal value: the leaves. Olive leaves have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years and for a variety of purposes. While most of the suggested benefits lack scientific evidence, recent studies have shown that the...
If you are looking for a one-stop shop for all your dietary supplement needs, and especially if you are looking for a place other than Amazon to buy from, then you must have heard about iHerb. Located in Pasadena, CA, iHerb is one of the largest U.S.-based online retailers of nutritional supplements, health foods and personal care products. They carry a massive selection of the most...
Everyone knows that a healthy, well-balanced diet must include plenty of fruits and vegetables. In addition to supplying the body with many essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, fruits and vegetables are rich in natural antioxidants that help the body fight free radicals and reduce oxidative damage. Studies have shown that most Americans do not meet the recommended daily intake...
Nerve damage can cause tingling pins and needles, burning sensation, pain, numbness and weakness. There are different causes of nerve damage including diabetes, autoimmune disorders, nerve injuries, certain drugs and nutritional deficiencies. Treating nerve damage and pain starts with identifying the underlying cause of the problem, and while in many cases it may not be possible to cure...
Most multivitamin supplements on the market are more or less the same with slight variations in the amount of the vitamins and minerals they contain. And then there are a few products that stand out from the crowd with a unique formulation enhanced with additional health-promoting ingredients, and one of these is a product called IntraMAX. IntraMAX is an all-in-one sort of a dietary...
Theacrine is a naturally occurring alkaloid that is similar to caffeine in chemical structure and biological effects. This compound is found in some plants that also contain caffeine, such as Cupuacu (Theobroma Grandiflorum) and Kucha tea (Camellia Assamica var. Kucha). Certain plants synthesize theacrine from caffeine. Theacrine’s Benefits and Efficacy Theacrine is used as an...
In our era of fast and processed food, many people are missing out on essential nutrients in their daily diet. When it comes to nutrient deficiencies, magnesium is at the top of the list as some experts estimate that most Americans are magnesium deficient. Many symptoms have been linked to magnesium deficiency, including muscle cramps and twitches, muscle weakness, tiredness, anxiety,...
Magnesium is one of the essential minerals that has many biological roles in the human body. It is of particular importance for proper brain function and mental well-being as it plays a key role in nerve transmission. Magnesium has been shown to have a neuroprotective effect and it may combat excessive excitation and death of neurons. A deficiency in magnesium has been linked to many...
