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The 9 Least Know Things About Orgasms
Below some experts share some unusual and enlightening facts about orgasms that will make you an expert on the subject yourself. The orgasm is a wonder of the body that deserves celebration, and thankfully, we have that very opportunity coming up soon. On July…
Health supplements: Are you doing it right?
From combining Vitamin C with iron to boosting absorption, there is a science to it Dietary supplements. For illustrative purposes only. Dubai: With an estimated worth of $128 billion (Dh470.78 billion) in annual sales as of 2017, the health supplements industry is upending the…
L-Theanine for Different Mental Health Problems
L-theanine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in tea leaves and is used in Asian medicine to treat many medical and mental health problems. In a previous blog post I briefly reviewed the evidence for l-theanine for stress and anxiety reduction. In this…
Geoengineering – even in modest amounts – works just like a drug, will kill the planet slowly
( Natural News ) What do geoengineering and taking drugs have in common? The parallels aren’t immediately obvious, but once you take a look at the potential ramifications of the process, it’s pretty easy to see how it will slowly but surely kill the…
Enhance your strength and stamina with Astaxanthin, one of nature’s most potent antioxidants
( Natural News ) Who would have thought that tiny, single-celled microalgae could hold the key to one of nature’s best-kept health secrets for boosting your overall strength, endurance, and stamina? Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble antioxidant created by single-celled microalgae that use this remarkable…
You may have a wicked tan, but your job is hella hard: Your Letters to the Editor for August 4
Austin Goldhammer is a lifeguard at Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center in Sioux Falls, S.D., Monday, June 8, 2015. (Photo: Emily Spartz Weerheim / Argus Leader) Letters to the Editor for August 4: Have you thanked a lifeguard today? My four kids and I…
L-theanine for Different Mental Health Problems
L-theanine has beneficial effects on general health and improves many areas of mental functioning L-theanine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in tea leaves and is used in Asian medicine to treat many medical and mental health problems. In a previous blog post…
14 Weird Brain Exercises That Help You Get Smarter
Healthy Living Giving your brain new experiences that combine physical senses—vision, smell, touch, taste, and hearing—with emotional “sense” stimulates more connections between different brain areas, causes nerve cells to produce natural brain nutrients that dramatically help memory, and makes surrounding cells stronger and more…
Creating Superman (and woman): Who benefits from human enhancement?
“Improve a mechanical device and you may double productivity, but improve man and you gain a thousand fold.” That’s what the character Khan Noonien Singh remarked on the original Star Trek episode Space Seed . Portrayed brilliantly by the late Ricardo Montalbán, Khan was…
21 Reasons Avocados Are One of the Best Foods on the Planet
From our love of guac to our obsession with avocado toast, these green and creamy fruits continue to steal the hearts of many all over the world. While they certainly have their own unique and gooey goodness, avocados also have a wide variety of…
9 Amazing Acetyl-L-Carnitine Benefits & Side Effects
Acetyl-L-carnitine can lift your mood, sharpen your mind, and offset brain aging. It works by maximizing energy use in the body and boosting acetylcholine, the most important neurotransmitter for learning and memory. Read on to find out if acetyl-L-carnitine is for you and how…
Using Self-Pleasure as a Way to Get to Know Yourself
Arman Zhenikeyev via Getty Images Where’s my vulva? There’s my vulva! Masturbation — there, I said it! For some reason, people treat masturbating as if it’s something to be shameful about. And let’s face it, everyone does it, so why is it so taboo…
Jack Levine: Art O’Hara — a memorial tribute
Ed. note — Longtime St. Petersburg children’s advocate Art O’Hara died in June at age 67. The following is from a celebration of his life held July 27 at the Mount Zion AME Church in St. Petersburg. ___ I have had the honor to…
Ellen’s Prescription for Work Stress
In 1862, the first year of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln said, “With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh, I should die.” Lincoln was well-known for his sense of humor, and had an acute awareness…
Concordia researchers receive more than $1 million for interdisciplinary explorations on aging
Christophe Guy: “These projects offer next-generation solutions to the many problems faced by our aging population.” Members of Concordia’s engAGE: Centre for Research on Aging will be able to advance their work thanks to more than $1 million from the Fonds de recherche du…
My favourite superfoods by Dr Johanna Ward
Broccoli: Broccoli is one of the healthiest greens you can eat. It belongs to the cruciferous family and contains an abundance of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants, not to mention the incredible sulforaphane. Dr Johanna Ward Sulforaphane is mainly found in cruciferous vegetables. Sulforaphane…
15 Incredible Green Tea Benefits for Women
Green tea is one of the most prized types of tea in the whole world. With its low caffeine content, the drink is an excellent morning beverage for those that want to get an initial boost of energy without the adrenaline rush that can…
Easy Ways To Incorporate Nature Into Your Life To Save Your Mental Health
Feeling overwhelmed with your busy life? Anxiety over, well… everything? It’s okay—I’ve got the solution. Take a deep breath. Imagine yourself stepping into a garden. Your bare feet sink into soft green grass. Leafy trees rustle in the breeze and flowers bloom. Ahead of…
Nootropics Are the Next Wellness Trend Everyone Will Be Talking About
Ah, yes, another wellness trend sweeping the nation, promising to change your life and/or empty your bank account. Nootropics, lovingly referred to as “ smart drugs ,” are the latest wellness supplement being sold at top retailers and being flashed on the feed of…
Ellen’s Answer to Work Stress
In 1862, the first year of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln said, “With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh, I should die.” Lincoln was well-known for his sense of humor, and had an acute awareness…