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...
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...
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...
While people are getting dumber these days, many other things are getting smarter — like smart phones, TVs, etc. Even the world’s favorite drink — coffee — seems to have gotten a little “brainier” lately! Yep, “smart coffee” is a thing now and many companies are offering branded coffee formulas enhanced with other health-promoting...
Trying a new dietary supplement is always a roll of the dice! I’ve purchased supplements based on the many 5-star reviews by other consumers and they had no remarkable effect on me! It is a known fact that each supplement may work differently for different users based on many varying individual factors, such as age, weight, diet, lifestyle, health, etc. That’s why basing your supplement...
If you are an athletic person, whether a professional or an amateur, then you must be fed up with companies trying to sell you their amazing, one of a kind, life changing, must-have nutritional supplement! One of the more recent trends in the supplements industry are the so-called super greens. Offered in raw powder form (for use in smoothies or shakes) as well as capsules, super greens...
Long before most nootropic supplements existed, people have used caffeine in coffee beans and other plants as a mental and physical booster. To date, caffeine remains one of the most widely used over-the-counter stimulants. It can be taken on its own as a nootropic supplement to improve cognitive performance, and it is also a common ingredient in many nootropic formulas. There is no...
