It’s cliché to say we live in a fast-paced world, but it’s true. And no organ feels the effects of this quickened pace more than the brain, which must process ever-increasing amounts of information. No wonder one recent survey found neurological dysfunction to rank...
A number of nutrients have nootropic effects. They include the lipid phosphatidylserine (PS), required for proper brain cell formation; lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant; and astaxanthin, another antioxidant that helps keep brain cells pliable. One of the latest...
What happens when we return to a diet that gets 35-60% of our daily calories from raw fruits and vegetables? Let’s take it a step further to include only proteins from pasture fed livestock, wild game and fish. History tells us that you would probably be free from...
No matter how you’re cooking for your summer celebrations, healthier tasty ingredients are now no longer such a feat to obtain. Let’s talk comfort food this week. As any baker knows the quality of the ingredients you use determines your results. That’s why so...
Better Blood-sugar Kills Cravings One basic principle behind the keto diet is that carbohydrates — basically, anything sweet or starchy — are to be avoided at all costs in favor of healthy fats (think avocados and eggs) and clean sources of protein (think...
Herbal Help Of course, the keto diet works best in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and stress relief. In addition, many herbs, and the compounds found in them, have considerable track records in helping to maintain healthy...
