A lot of people rely on coffee to keep them awake and improve their focus. That’s because coffee contains caffeine, a natural stimulant that’s also found in tea and cacao plants. But if you’re a frequent coffee drinker and notice you’re feeling more tired, you might need to lay off coffee – experts say that caffeine can … Continue reading Feeling tired after enjoying a cup of coffee? You should probably limit your caffeine intake, advise researchers
Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes
An amino acid found in many dietary supplements for athletes may play a crucial role in the production of carnosine in skeletal muscle, suggest researchers from Brazil. A natural compound mainly found in muscle tissue and the brain, carnosine helps get rid of reactive aldehydes, which are compounds that can damage the structure and function of … Continue reading Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes
Cordyceps: A strange fungi packed with a lot of health benefits
When it comes to fungi, people often imagine a mushroom. Indeed, the common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a fungus known the world over. But it’s worth noting that other types of fungi exist, with some being a little more bizarre than the average crimini or portobello scattered on pizzas and in salads. Take the Cordyceps genus, for example. … Continue reading Cordyceps: A strange fungi packed with a lot of health benefits
Horny Goat Weed: A Natural Herb for Libido & Mood
Source: Horny Goat Weed: A Natural Herb for Libido & Mood by Dr. Edward Group Horny goat weed is an incredible herb with a funny history. A Chinese goat herder noticed that animals who ate the plant's leaves had an increased interest in sex.[1] This incredible herb doesn’t only work for goats! A time-tested herbal supplement, horny … Continue reading Horny Goat Weed: A Natural Herb for Libido & Mood
Ashwagandha: Discover the health benefits of this popular ancient adaptogen
Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, a class of medicinal herbs prescribed to alleviate stress and fatigue. Also called Indian ginseng, it has recently gained immense popularity as a health supplement that helps people deal with chronic stress. Adaptogens restore and promote balance. These nonspecific herbal remedies respond to the body’s needs. If the user feels nervous, adaptogens will exert a … Continue reading Ashwagandha: Discover the health benefits of this popular ancient adaptogen
Are plant estrogens really the answer for menopausal women in need of natural hormone support?
Isoflavones, also referred to as phytoestrogens or plant estrogens, are natural compounds found in plants and plant-based foods. They have a very similar structure to that of estrogen and they work like the hormone. For this reason, some women take them to relieve menopause symptoms. The estrogen receptors of the body treat plant estrogens as if they … Continue reading Are plant estrogens really the answer for menopausal women in need of natural hormone support?
Valerian Root Benefits: How to Use Nature’s Wonder Root
Source: Valerian Root Benefits: How to Use Nature’s Wonder Root by Dr. Edward Group When Hippocrates had a headache, it's possible he enjoyed a nice steaming cup of valerian root tea. The ancient Greek physician was one of the first to describe the therapeutic benefits of valerian root. Since the early days in Greece and Rome, … Continue reading Valerian Root Benefits: How to Use Nature’s Wonder Root
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Natural Remedies That Work
Source: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Natural Remedies That Work by Dr. Edward Group We all feel tired, even exhausted, some of the time. But for some people, the exhaustion never lets up, and it comes along with physical discomfort, sleep issues, and trouble with memory and concentration. Anywhere from about 800,000 to 2.5 million Americans may have … Continue reading Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Natural Remedies That Work
Beta-alanine supplementation relieves fatigue, increases muscle carnosine
Researchers from the University of Central Florida suggest supplementing with beta-alanine to increase muscle carnosine and relieve fatigue. In their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, the team looked at the effects of beta-alanine supplementation on performance, muscle carnosine, and L-histidine in men and women. Earlier studies have shown that supplementation with beta-alanine leads to increased intramuscular carnosine content, improving … Continue reading Beta-alanine supplementation relieves fatigue, increases muscle carnosine
How to Stay Awake at Work: 15 Quick Tips
Source: How to Stay Awake at Work: 15 Quick Tips by Dr. Edward Group Perhaps you woke up this morning with a spring in your step, helped along by a cup or two of coffee. But now, in front of your computer screen, the caffeine has worn off and your eyelids feel heavy. Figuring out how … Continue reading How to Stay Awake at Work: 15 Quick Tips
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