NAC is a form of the semi-essential amino acid L-cysteine. Short for N-acetyl L-cysteine (acetylcysteine), NAC does not exist in nature but rather it is synthetically made. While some inhalable forms of this compound have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of some conditions, in its oral form, NAC is commonly treated as a dietary supplement. By serving as a source of cysteine,...
If you are embarking on a quest to better your health with the use of dietary supplements, choosing the right brand and products to trust might seem like an overwhelming task at first. There are so many brands on the market to choose from, but a lot of them may not be as useful and trustworthy as they are cracked up to be. With an abundance of low-quality, bogus, adulterated and mislabeled...
Essential oils have become a popular tool that many people stock in their herbal medicine cabinet. They are often used to help with headaches, anxiety, nausea, respiratory infections, and much more. The intention is to support health and well-being naturally, calmly and refreshingly. If you’ve decided to join the trend, but not sure which companies offer the best essential oils on the...
We’re in the midst of the flu season where health-conscious people often seek natural ways to ramp up their immune system. There are indeed several things that you can do to boost your body’s natural defenses against viral infections and related illnesses; such as having a healthy and balanced diet rich in fruits and veggies, getting enough sleep, reducing stress, exercising, etc. And for...
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...
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...
