Mind Lab Pro Review and Top 3 Memory Supplements Expert Rating: By Dr. Nick Advertising Disclosure Mind Lab Pro is a “Nootropic” — that is — a product that enhances neural functions. But does it deliver on it’s claims? Is it the best option available? I had to get right into the ingredients, side …
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Sun Damage, Skin Aging, Wrinkles: Are They Reversible? Skin changes over time. It happens. But can you maintain a youthful appearance late into life? All of us want to maintain a youthful appearance, to look great in photographs, to have the appearance of a life well-lived without having the wrinkles that come with all that …
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Lifestyle Blog: Sun Exposure and Sunburn What are Sunburn and Sun Damage? Sunshine! It’s so much fun to play in the sun! But sunburn is no fun at all. Almost all of us have experienced sunburn at some point. Pain, soreness, pinkness/redness, skin flaking, sometimes even swelling, blisters and ulceration. Some people also feel like …
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Ingredient Review: Deer Antler Velvet Common Name: Deer Antler Velvet Source: Antler “velvet” harvesting from growing elk, deer, mouse, and caribou. It represents part of the animal that produces new cartilage and bone as the horns grow. It is important to note that no harm comes to the animal from this process. Background: Originally used …
Ingredient Review: Vitamin E Common Name: Vitamin E, tocopherol, tocotrienol Source: It exists in 8 chemical forms (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta- tocopherol and tocotrienol), but only the tocopherols are helpful to humans. Background: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin needed for a variety of daily physiologic processes. Claims: Vitamin E is used to help …
Gut Health: What’s In It? What are pre-biotics and pro-biotics? Your digestive system (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine) is a very complex and ever-evolving system. Consequently, the interaction between hormones, enzymes, and bacteria is quite the microscopic symphony. As a result, it requires a high degree of coordination and cooperation. “You want …
Fatigue Defined as extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness, fatigue affects everyone at some point in their life. For those with stressful schedules, demanding home and work schedules, and long lists of daily responsibilities, fatigue is a common occurrence. The negative effects of fatigue – decreased cognitive (mental) performance, nodding off …
Ingredient Review: Prebiotics Common Name: Prebiotics, bacteria “food” Source: There are various types – mostly fibers – that are called “prebiotics.” Background:Prebіоtісѕ аrе fibers which are used as “food” by helpful bacteria to promote healthy gut function. We are learning more and more about the delicate balance of power between “good” and “bad” gut bacteria …
Ingredient Review: Probiotics Common Name:Probiotics, “good” bacteria Source: There are various types of bacteria that are called “probiotics.” Background: Prоbіоtісѕ аrе bacteria (and some yeasts) which promote healthy gut function. There are dozens of types of bacteria that – if given the chance – will cause a wide array of painful, disgusting, and even life-threatening …
Ingredient Review: Yohimbe / Yohimbine Common Name: Yohimbe / Yohimbine Source: Evergreen trees in central and wester Africa (Pausinystalia Yohimbe) Background: In central and western Africa there is an evergreen tree called the Yohimbe. Its bark contains a chemical called yohimbine and it is used in herbal medicine, supplements, and even in some prescription medicines …