If you’re scrolling through natural health posts on social media or internet blogs, you may have noticed a hot debate topic these days seems to be: why are vitamins important? Do we really need supplemental vitamins and minerals when we think we’re eating a clean and … Read more
Category: Mood
How to Stop Feeling Tired All the Time
So, you want to know how to stop feeling tired all the time? First, let’s talk about why you are tired. Then we’ve got suggestions for some natural energy boosters.
When your mood is low, your energy levels often follow. Some of this may be psychological, … Read more
MTHFR, Stress, and Methylation
Is it just us, or does life feel like a treadmill of stress sometimes? Stress affects individuals differently. If you are someone living with a methylation-associated genetic difference, like mthfr, stress may have a more noticeable effect, due to methylation differences.
Pressure at work or loss … Read more
GABA for Occasional Anxiety
If you experience occasional anxiety, someone may have recommended a GABA supplement. GABA is known as the calming neurotransmitter. Therefore taking GABA for occasional anxiety may provide some helpful benefits.
How Does GABA Work?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid that is widely distributed … Read more
L-Methylfolate vs Folic Acid
Are you debating which supplement to purchase? L-Methylfolate vs folic acid? Or wondering why supplements containing l-methylfolate (vs folic acid) carry a much higher price tag? We’ve got the answers you’re looking for.
First, what is folate?
Vitamin B-9 is a water-soluble, essential nutrient which occurs … Read more
Time for a Reset: Gut Health and Mental Health
It can be hard to get excited about a new year starting when you aren’t feeling your best physically and mentally. Maybe your mental health makes it difficult to take care of your physical body, or maybe your physical health is bringing down your mood. Either … Read more
Mood Boost Smoothie Recipe
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration. For many of us, however, they also bring stress, seasonal sadness, and maybe even a few extra pounds. Why not push the reset button on the holiday health by starting your day with a refreshing mood boost … Read more
Estrogen and Mood
Could you be experiencing the link between estrogen and mood right now?
This hormone plays many important roles in all human bodies, and when its levels are out-of-whack, it can take a serious toll on the way we feel in our bodies, our energy levels, and … Read more
Testosterone and Mood
Why Do We Need Testosterone?
Testosterone is a steroidal sex hormone responsible for many of the secondary sex traits we typically associate with “maleness”. It is, however, also necessary for physiological function in the female body too.
In males, circulating testosterone levels lead to the normal … Read more
Best Diet for Energy & Mood
Just like you can’t drive a car without fuel, your body needs fuel to function. Not just about physically, but mentally too. Instead of gasoline, however, what gives us energy is certain nutrients from the diet. Nutrients can give us energy either as a substrate converted … Read more