Biohacks for a Calmer, Happier, More Focused You (Video)
Meet your new best friend – your vagus nerve. Through simple biohacks, we can use our bodies to affect our mood, focus, and productivity. In this video, naturopathic physician Dr. Erica Zelfand introduces the vagus nerve – a nerve that travels from the head to the throat, heart, lungs, kidneys, digestive tract, and even…
How to Hack Your Habits – Get Moving!
Regular physical activity makes us healthier and happier We all know we need to move more to maintain physical fitness, but did you know that regular physical activity is the single most important thing you can do for your health?[1] Of course, exercise is an important contributor to weight loss.[2],[3] But it turns out…
Are You Surviving or Thriving?
Navigating the quarter-life crisis and beyond There is a fundamental difference between surviving and thriving. Surviving is defined as “to continue to live or exist” while thriving means “to grow or develop well, to prosper or to flourish”. Thriving implies being able to enjoy life despite the many challenges it presents. ” Life is…
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
The link between sleep deficiency, metabolism, and weight gain Good nutrition, adequate exercise, and sufficient sleep are all essential for health and happiness. And yet many of us find it difficult to get enough sleep. Experts recommend that adults obtain at least seven hours of nightly sleep on a regular basis.[1],[2] In a U.S….
Craving Sweets? You Might Be Stressed!
When stress talks louder than the stomach Most people crave sweet or salty foods like cookies, chocolates, or potato chips when under stress, and research offers us an understanding of why.[1] Scientists have discovered receptor sites on taste buds that respond to the hormones cortisol, cortisone and corticosterone, altering our taste perception when we’re…
Herbs to Help You Adapt During Times of Stress
Herbs from around the world to help with stress, fatigue, and the chaos of life “What doesn’t bend breaks,” as the saying goes, and the degree to which we are expected to “bend” is ever increasing. Our ability to stay focused, adaptable, and calm is of the essence in our fast-paced, outcome-oriented culture. Although…
Constipation: Solutions to Make All Systems “Go”!
Supporting the nervous system, microbiome, and nutritional status for healthy, easy elimination Balancing the nervous system Running from tigers in the jungle, our ancestors were well acquainted with the sympathetic stress response, also known as the “fight-or-flight” response. By expanding the lungs and increasing the heart rate to send more oxygen and blood to…
Stimulants and Sedatives: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Use now, pay later? Problems associated with common stimulants and sedatives In our go-go-go world, it’s easy to feel drawn to stimulant substances to keep us going and sedatives to help us relax. Whether it’s coffee to get through the day and a glass of wine after work, or medications such as methylphenidates or…
Supplements for Sleep and Relaxation Support
Supplements for Better Sleep When it comes to natural sleep aids and relaxation support, we tend to think of melatonin. As helpful as this supplement can be, it can cause morning grogginess in some people. Thankfully, there are many other nutraceuticals well shown to support relaxation and healthy sleep. Beyond melatonin, natural amino acids…
Sleep, Cytokines, and Inflammation
The pro-inflammatory consequences of the lack of sleep So many of us struggle with sleep, and have difficulties getting enough rest in terms of both time and quality. Whether it be due to nighttime awakenings to care for children or loved ones, a demanding job, or a health condition, sleep problems can cause trouble…
Stress-Modulating Blends from the Orient and the Ancient
Ancient remedies of Chinese Medicine and from the Celts support relaxation and emotional balance In addition to the popular botanicals and botanically-derived substances like ashwagandha and L-theanine, many other natural agents that support relaxation and healthy sleep exist. Although many people will say they have “tried everything,” substances that are less commonly used in…
Adrenal Fatigue, Adrenal Insufficiency, or Something Else?
How stress impacts us all “I’m so exhausted all the time, I think I have adrenal failure.” “My friend told me her naturopath said her that her adrenals crashed and I think mine have too.” “I took a test and my cortisol was low and my chiropractor told me I have adrenal fatigue.” If…
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