We know that stress increases levels of the hormone cortisol in the body. But is the opposite true? Does reducing cortisol reduce stress? And can you...
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THC Gummies: How to Use Them Safely
As marijuana legalization continues to roll out, cannabis products are everywhere, including edibles such as cookies, brownies and gummies. Gummies in particular make the marijuana...
How to Prevent Kidney Stones
Your kidneys are filters removing minerals from the blood. When some of those minerals are concentrated, they can crystallize and form kidney stones.
Do Supplements for Focus Actually Help?
There are many supplements for focus available. However, a balanced diet may be better than any pill or number of pills.
Supplements: An Inflation-Friendly Nutrition Strategy
Eating healthfully is already a daily struggle for many individuals. Adding the extra stress of inflation and unpredictable food prices at the grocery store can...
Probiotics Keep Your Gut Happy and You Healthy
There are more than 500 species of bacteria in the human gut. This internal ecosystem, which scientists call the gut microbiome, contains both health-promoting and...
NAC: The Anti-Free Radical Supplement
Doctors in every emergency department in America know the name N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). This chemical derivative of cysteine, an amino acid, is administered more than...
Resveratrol Supplements Improve Menopause Symptoms and Quality of Life
A two-year study on this grape-derived supplement in post-menopausal women finds that these supplements reduced aches and pains, less hot flashes, better sleep and more.
Miraculous Magnesium
An essential mineral, magnesium is involved in blood glucose control, blood pressure regulation, muscle and nerve function, and protein synthesis. When a person is deficient—as...
Is It Safe to Take NAC?
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) helps respiratory conditions such as asthma and emphysema. Learn how to take it without risking cancer and other diseases.
FDA: Supplement Pills Are a Choking Hazard for Seniors
Vitamin and mineral supplements seniors take can cause choking because the pills are too large. Here’s how to safely swallow pills and capsules.
Probiotics Can Cause Brain Fog
If you have cognitive issues along with GI symptoms, this otherwise helpful supplement could be upsetting gut health.