Disclaimer: This post reflects my own personal opinion. I do not represent, nor am I associated with NeuroScience: the manufacturer of Kavinace. POST DIGEST: Kavinace Ultra PM was taken off the market after the FDA issued a warning about a mislabeled ingredient: 4-amino-3-phenylbutyric acid HCl (aka phenibut). This is a synthetic sedative compound that may cause addiction and withdrawal...
We generally associate poor memory or cognitive issues with old age, disorders like dementia, or people who have taken a knock on the head. It is quite normal to experience lapses in memory or brain function when navigating busy times or enduring long-term stress. It is also perfectly normal to see a change in memory as one gets older. Regardless, it can be a frustrating development, and...
Steeped in history, herbal teas offer health benefits and good old-fashioned comfort. The herbs listed here are commonly used in the culinary world, but can also be steeped as a tea for a concentrated and powerful tonic to boost immunity, aid in preventative care or help to alleviate discomforting symptoms. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) A member of the mint family, this beautiful...
Phenylpiracetam is a phenylated version of the nootropic compound piracetam. It is often claimed to be the most potent nootropic among the racetams group (aniracetam, oxiracetam, etc.) Just like the rest of its siblings, phenylpiracetam is not a supplement you’d normally find at a local store like Walmart or CVS. Even Amazon don’t allow the sale of racetams and other synthetic...
UPDATE: The manufacturer of Kavinace Ultra PM has discontinued production of this product following a warning letter from the FDA complaining that the supplement contains an unapproved ingredient: phenibut. You can read more about it and find an alternative in this post. There are many supplements that claim to reduce anxiety and calm you down, but unlike powerful prescription medications,...
There is a CBD (cannabidiol) mania going on in the cyber-world right now. This highly-regarded, hot-selling natural remedy is primarily being used to relieve pain, anxiety and depression. It is also believed to have neuroprotective effects and may help slow down or improve the symptoms of neurological disorders. Although clinical evidence for its efficacy is still limited, there is a...
Q. What is Herbal Medicine? A. Herbal medicine, or herbalism, is the use of plants as therapy. More specifically, it involves the use of extracts and naturally occurring chemical compounds from certain plant parts, which are believed to have therapeutic effects. Plant parts and extracts aren’t the only source of treatments in this branch of medicine. Herbal medicine may also make use of...
Acupuncture is an old Chinese tradition adopted by many nations around the world today, and it involves inserting fine needles into specific parts of someone’s body. They believe that it helps to rebalance energy, allowing the person undergoing this treatment to heal from all sorts of medical problems in a more natural way. When alternative medicines were popularized in Western countries,...
Food is essentially meant to be a means of fuel for our bodies. It is what keeps our body – and mind – healthy and functioning properly. Somewhere along the way, however, we have clouded the line between eating because we need to and eating because we want to. Why? Because we want to eat what tastes good. If you haven’t been feeling yourself lately or have been feeling down,...
A good night’s sleep is not just a luxury, it is required for our bodies to remain healthy and all our organs to function properly. No one appreciates the importance of sleep more than those who lack it, because insufficient or irregular sleep opens the door for countless health problems. It is a known fact that many more people are suffering from poor sleep these days than ever before,...
