Natural Stacks Interview: Reducing Anxiety, BDNF, Nootropics and Optimal...
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View ArticleInterview With Dr Michael Hamblin: Harvard Professor and Infrared Therapy Expert
There’s a reason I’m big into infrared. You’ll get the idea why after this interview. I love his answer to the last question, when I ask him about the future of infrared…He thinks everyone will have...
View ArticleTGF Beta: What It Does And Natural Ways to Inhibit and Increase It
TGF beta plays important role in autoimmune diseases, food intolerances, cancer, cognitive function, wound healing and other diseases. Intro to TGF-Beta TGF-b is a cytokine that affects the growth and...
View ArticleRs6295: The “Single” and “Self-Transcendent” Gene (5-HT1A Receptor)
The Serotonin 5HT1A receptor is more important than you think. Even if you don’t have your genetic data from 23andme, you should still read this post. Is Serotonin a Cause of Depression? It’s pretty...
View Article5-HT2C: Its Role in Anxiety, Depression, Weight and Circadian Rhythms
This receptor can explain why people are anxious, depressed, lacking an appetite, thin and tired. Intro The 5-HT2C receptors are restricted to the brain, where they can be found in several locations,...
View ArticleDepersonalization: Its Causes and Potential Solutions
In this post, I try to deconstruct what’s going on in people with depersonalization. I think depersonalization is a disorder that has different underlying causes and people get lumped into the same...
View Article29 Ways to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve (and All You Need to Know about It)
Your vagus nerve is critical to optimal health, no matter what your issues are. Introduction to The Vagus Nerve In people with fatigue, food sensitivities, anxiety and gut problems, brain fog and...
View ArticleOn Relationships: An Underappreciated Source of Health Problems
This is not a science post. Ok, if you’re interested in my rants, then continue reading… This post was inspired by the my vagus nerve post. When I learned that having good relationships helps activate...
View Article28 Proven Health Benefits of Nicotine (and 4 potential risks)
When it comes to improving brain function, nicotine is king. There’s quite a few benefits from nicotine that you might not be aware of. Introduction Nicotine, considered a potent nootropic is a...
View ArticleIs Salt Good or Bad? The Facts on the Health Effects of Salt
The truth about whether salt is good or bad depends on the individual. Some people need more, while others need less. The Salt Controversy A core problem with how we think is that we view all things...
View Article58 Ways to Inhibit Your Stress Response and Decrease Cortisol
In this modern age, we are constantly under stress. This comes not only from career deadlines, family pressures, and financial obligations, but from anything that disrupts our body’s natural state of...
View Article13 Mechanisms By Which Inflammation Causes Weight Gain
Some people gain weight from chronic inflammation, while others lose weight. The kind of inflammation you’re experiencing will determine if you gain or lose weight. This post will go into what types...
View Article19 Ways to Grow Your Brain (And New Hope for Brain Injury)
“Once again, a flurry of new research is suggesting neurogenesis may be more common than previously thought.” Jellyfish can fully regrow their brains (R), but in most mammals (including humans)...
View Article63 Factors Raising Your Stress and Cortisol Level (backed by science)
Stress comes at us from all directions. Some from the stimulating, toxic, crazy world we live in… and some we unknowingly bring on ourselves. Read on to learn some surprising ways you might be setting...
View ArticleTop 18 Lifestyle and Diet Tips to Increase Your Longevity and Lifespan
The goal of living forever is a common theme found in mythical tales everywhere from Greek mythology to modern action films and sci-fi novels. Whilst living forever might still be impossible, by...
View ArticleAll You Need to Know About Vasopressin & Its Role in Chronic Health Issues
Vasopressin, otherwise known as Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH), is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland in the brain. It has roles in water balance and blood pressure, but it’s...
View ArticleSOCS3: The Root Cause of Leptin Resistance
Some concepts I will be talking about require basic information on SOCS3. SOCS3 is elevated in mold illness and some types of chronic inflammation. This introduction will come into play when talking...
View Article23 Longevity Boosting Supplements & Drugs to Increase Lifespan
Early 2015, doctor and investor Joon Yun launched the Palo Alto Longevity prize, a one million dollar award for any scientist who could “hack the code of life” and find a way to keep humans from aging....
View ArticleGhrelin: Its Role in Cognitive and Gut Function, Weight, Inflammation and...
Ghrelin is an important hormone when it comes to health. It’s not “good” or “bad”, but is more dependent on the person. Ghrelin plays a role in cognitive function, gut function, inflammation,...
View ArticleTop 23 Proven Health Benefits of Glycine (with references)
Glycine is a great supplement to reduce inflammation, build muscle and joint tissue, reduce wrinkles, improve your sleep, and heal your liver all in a breakfast shake. Introduction Glycine is one of...
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