Adaptogens are natural substances that can help balance the body and improve health. They have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, but only recently have people started to truly understand their benefits. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 of the most popular adaptogens and what they do for your body! How Do …
If you’re looking to experiment with one of the planet’s most potent, well-studied nootropics, methylene blue may be just the ticket. Just be aware this is not for amateurs. While widely available for commercial usage, this product is designed as a research compound and does not deliver similar results for all users. However, the studied …
Do you want to improve your focus, mood, and mental clarity? A solid Lion’s Mane mushroom supplement can certainly help. Lion’s Mane is a type of mushroom that many cultures have used as a natural remedy for centuries. In this blog post, we will take an in-depth look at what the best lions mane supplements …
Essential oils are potent, natural plant compounds that provide many therapeutic benefits. They have become very popular for pain management, but also have many cognitive benefits as well. The following article highlights why essential oils are so good for mental wellness and cognitive enhancement, along with profiling the benefits of some popular essential oils. What …
To say that modern society is in a metabolic crisis is an understatement. The modern, western diet has turned most people’s blood sugar into a daily roller coaster that affects every aspect of health and wellness. As of this writing, 1/10 Americans have diabetes and more than 1/3 have prediabetes. That doesn’t include many millions …
Mucuna pruriens is a natural nootropic with many mental and physical benefits. It does everything from boosting dopamine to male sex hormones. The following article goes deep into the benefits of mucuna pruriens, who it’s good for, and how to best use it. Mucuna Pruriens – Frequently Asked Questions History of Mucuna Pruriens As A …
Testosterone is a man’s lifeline. This one hormone single-handedly controls how you feel, how you perform, and your overall sense of joy in life. It’s relatively common knowledge that boosting testosterone can optimize muscle growth and strength. But its effects on mental health are even more profound. These days testosterone is under assault from environmental …
One of the biggest wellness trends in the past few years has been the “rediscovery” of medicinal mushrooms (not that they ever went anywhere.) Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine across every corner of the world for millennia. Their use almost certainly predates recorded history. Archeologists have reported finding a mummy dating back 4,000 …
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a protein in the human brain that supports the growth and maintenance of neurons. It is considered a neurotrophin, capable of generating new brain cells through a process known as neurogenesis. It is a critical factor for optimizing memory, learning, and overall cognition. Without BDNF, your brain would not be …
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 …
Armodafinil – An Overview Armodafinil (sold under the brand name NuVigil) is a wakefulness-promoting drug prescribed to treat narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work disorder. However, it is often used off-label for its nootropic effects on: Attention Focus Cognitive enhancement Fatigue Armodafinil is chemically similar to its more famous -afinil cousins, modafinil and adrafinil. In …
BDNF (Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor) – An Overview Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a protein in the human brain that supports the growth and maintenance of neurons. It is considered a neurotrophin, capable of generating new brain cells through a process known as neurogenesis. It is a critical factor for optimizing memory, learning, and …
