Sleep is essential for good health and wellbeing, yet many people struggle with insomnia and other sleep disorders. While prescription sleep aids can be effective, they often come with unwanted side effects. Fortunately, there are many natural remedies that can help you sleep better without the risk of side effects. In this article, we'll explore [...]
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and yet it's often overlooked in the workplace. Work-related stress, anxiety, and depression can negatively impact not only the employee's health and well-being but also their productivity and job satisfaction. Therefore, it's important for employers and employees alike to prioritize mental health in the workplace. In this [...]
Depression is a complex mental disorder that can arise due to various factors, including genetic, environmental, and biochemical. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in understanding the biochemical factors associated with depression or MDD (Major Depressive Disoder). This article will explore the different biochemical factors that contribute to depression and how they [...]
L-Theanine (γ-glutamylethylamide), is an amino acid predominantly found in green tea. It has been shown to affect brain functions by relieving stress disorders, improving mood, and maintaining normal sleep. Many products enriched in L-theanine are available in the market today. However, the question remains whether L-Theanine really has any beneficial effect on the human body. [...]
Chronic inflammation can play a significant role in memory loss. In fact, a latest work of research suggests that people who experience high chronic inflammation during midlife are more prone to memory loss in the following years of their lives. While changes in cognition become more common in older age, research has demonstrated that certain [...]
There was a time not so long ago when hallucinogens were only identified with the “hippies.” In its heyday, psychoactive compounds not only brought “hip” in the hipsters but also heavily influenced western art and music! Many popular and legendary musicians have publicly admitted to using psychedelics before composing some of their most popular and [...]
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that functions as a non-competitive N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antagonist. Ketamine can induce psychedelic states even though it doesn't seem to focus largely on the serotonergic system. It is widely heralded by researchers as an effective alternative for the treatment of patients with resistant MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and several other [...]
If becoming healthier is one of your 2023 goals, but you’re not sure where to start, we’ve created a list of actionable steps you can take to start building a healthier body in 2023. Of course, every person is different, and everyone’s needs are different, but for in general, this is a good place to [...]
COVID-19 severely affects the respiratory system and in about 15% of the cases causes Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome or ARDS. ARDS is the leading cause of death in patients suffering from COVID-19. However, the cytokine storm elicited by COVID also causes severe damage to many other organs and organ systems. Infection by SARS-COV-2 causes an [...]
Although it’s a well-known fact that daily exercise can improve various physical and psychological health parameters; neuroplasticity, brain recovery, and improvement of brain function in relation to regular exercise have been a hot topic of research in the past few years. Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity is an ability of the brain by which growth and [...]
