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Are You Missing This Essential Nutrient?
Silicon is atomic number 14 on the periodic table. It is a metallic-like substance and is the second most abundant element on earth after oxygen. Silica is the combo of silicon and oxygen that forms rocks such as quartz, lava, and cement. Silicon Valley in California achieved that moniker because silicon has semiconductor properties that are used in various ways such as computer chips. Diatomaceous...
October 21, 2015
5 Natural Ways to Fight Depression
Even for those who do not suffer a mood disorder, some decline in mood can occur accompanying the onset of winter, with colder weather, longer nights and the upcoming holiday season. Feelings of sadness, hopelessness or anxiety may manifest, along with disruptions in sleep, leaving one fatigued and irritable. The limited exposure to sunshine can produce depressive symptoms by disrupting our circadian...
October 20, 2015
Gut Bacteria & Its Role In Brain Health
New York Times #1 best-selling author Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He lectures worldwide on the important roles of nutrition and other lifestyle choices in brain health. His new book - Brain Maker - , reveals the powerful role of probiotic gut bacteria in brain health and is filled with practical, user-friendly advice that will...
September 15, 2015
Support Your Brain with 3 Clinically Proven Nutrients
During the past five to ten years, there has been a flood of research looking into the effects of different nutrients on brain function. One such study - published last year investigated preventative strategies for cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. The researchers concluded that DHA from omega-3 fatty acids along with an antioxidant can theoretically...
March 30, 2015
Want to get more oxygen to your brain; twenty-four hours a day?
The diaphragm is the second most important muscle in the body, second only to the heart. Yet the average person's diaphragm muscle is working at far less than 100% of its ability. Because the diaphragm is the pump that determines how much oxygen comes into our systems, anything less than 100% of normal function of this vital muscle means less oxygen to our brains as well as all our muscles and internal...
October 5, 2007