Articles about anxiety, based on scientific evidence, written and reviewed by licensed nutritionists, physicians, and dietitians.
The Best Dopamine Supplements Dopamine makes you feel happy and rewarded. Supplying adequate levels of dopamine is crucial for optimal brain health. However, many people are dopamine deficient which can cause many problems in life. For some people, dopamine deficiency is barely noticeable, while others go to extremes for hits of dopamine. No other neurotransmitter …
Our society has glamorized “stress” and “busy,” making us think it’s normal. A certain degree of “stress” and “anxiety” is indeed normal. Anxiety is a normal response to a range of different situations. It allows us to be alert to threats and motivate us to react. However, it can impact your mental wellbeing when you …
Metabolism is a crucial component of mind-body wellness. If you’ve ever felt “HANGRY,” then you understand. You go a long time without food, and your blood sugar eventually drops, leaving you physically hungry and mentally incapacitated. This hypoglycemic reaction makes you irritable and unable to think. For those who are metabolically flexible, this doesn’t happen …
Magnesium is important. It is one of the most utilized nutrients in your body, and most people don’t have enough of it. In times of stress, your body turns to magnesium to maintain homeostasis and not completely melt down. Your body has evolved to use magnesium to power its most important metabolic processes. Until recently, …
Ganoderma lucidum, known as “reishi” in Japan and “lingzhi” in China, is one of the most commonly used medicinal mushrooms in the world. It may also have some notable nootropic benefits for cognition and mental health. Reishi is considered an adaptogen, helping the body and mind find equilibrium in difficult situations. This fungus has been …
Podcast Summary In this solo-cast I’m discussing anxiety’s role in recent protests. In the first half of 2020 prescription anxiety medications have increased 34% while mainstream news outlets pump viewers full of bad news. Add in the avalanche of unemployment, civil unrest and non-stop confusion surrounding COVID-19 and you have a recipe for a mental …
Choline is an essential dietary nutrient that is involved in a number of metabolic processes in the body. While its physical benefits involve improved detox and overall cellular function, the biggest payoff is seen in its mental health benefits. Choline is one of the most important dietary nutrients for optimal brain health. Not only is …
Breathing is the single most important thing we as humans do all day. 24/7 we’re always breathing. You would think we’ve mastered this skill. The math seems so easy. Breathe in + breathe out = life. Yet so many people are not properly breathing, and it may be at the heart of our modern-day mental …
Pretty much everyone feels a little bit nervous in social settings from time to time. First dates, parties where you don’t really know anyone, lunch meetings with a big potential client, these are all situations where it’s natural to feel some anxiety. However, social anxiety is a spectrum, and some people have a harder time …
What Are MAO Inhibitors? Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of drugs that prevent the breakdown of monoamines, including vital neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. MAOs oxidize and remove these transmitters from the synaptic cleft. By preventing this action, MAOIs can indirectly raise levels of certain chemicals in the brain. This could potentially …
In the last 30 years, the practice of yoga has gained popularity in cities all around the United States. Mainstream American culture has not only adopted this 4000-year-old practice but has become obsessed with it. Yoga studios are popping up all over the country and fostering active, thriving communities of yogis of all experience levels. …
What Is CBD Coffee? CBD coffee is a new type of drink that blends the stimulatory effects of coffee with the relaxation of cannabidiol (CBD). It is becoming more and more popular since the legalization of CBD in the US. Many people enjoy these two ingredients’ synergy, and there may be some nootropic benefits …
