Learn about brain health and nootropics to boost brain function
Feeling tired after enjoying a cup of coffee? You should probably limit your caffeine intake, advise researchers
( Natural News ) A lot of people rely on coffee to keep them awake and improve their focus. That’s because coffee contains caffeine, a natural stimulant that’s also found in tea and cacao plants. But if you’re a frequent coffee drinker and notice…
Managing depression: 5 mood boosting oils that help
Essential oils can help you come out of your depression by relaxing your mind and body and relieving you of anxiety and stress. @Shutterstock Feeling sad and depressed is a part of life and everybody goes through low phases in their lives once in…
18 healthy herbal teas worth buying
Who doesn’t enjoy a comforting cuppa every now and again? Whether you’re sipping a dried herbal tea, brewing fresh leaves, or trying one of the many healthy tea options from your local health store, there’s nothing quite like a fresh pot to soothe the…
9 Health Benefits of Coffee and the Best Ways to Drink It
If you are a big coffee lover but keep hearing from people that it is bad for you, we have great news. There are many health benefits of Coffee if consumed in moderate amounts, of course. Seeing as how billions of cups of joe…
Glyphosate Toxicity Alert: How America’s #1 Weedkiller Tricks Your Body Into Absorbing It
When you’re creating a meal or spraying a stray dandelion in your yard, you probably don’t think about glyphosate toxicity. Still, glyphosate is the most commonly used agricultural pesticide in the world — and a go-to weedkiller in lawns and gardens across America. And…
The incredible science-backed health benefits of cumin
( Natural News ) Merchants in early civilizations traded a host of prized possessions. Many of them include spices, treasured not only for their culinary uses but also for their medicinal properties. One such spice is cumin, which is made from the dried seeds…
18 healthy herbal teas worth buying
Who doesn’t enjoy a comforting cuppa every now and again? Whether you’re sipping a dried herbal tea, brewing fresh leaves, or trying one of the many healthy tea options from your local health store, there’s nothing quite like a fresh pot to soothe the…
15 Ways How Aniracetam Improves Your Brain
Photo by Robina Weermeijer Have you heard about Aniracetam ? What does Aniracetam have to do with Piracetam and GABA? What are the ingredients of Aniracetam nootropics? This prescription drug is a nootropic. Its properties include improving memory and the brain’s cognitive function in…
How much damage blue light actually does to your eyes
One thing you can do is to check your monitor’s settings to see if there is a “eye saver” feature. Once you turn it on it the screen will look different/dimmer at first but give it a few minutes. Your eyes will adjust and…
Cannabidiol (CBD) found to alleviate seizures in those with neurodevelopmental conditions: Study
( Natural News ) Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the 113 organic compounds in the Cannabis sativa plant, commonly known as hemp. Previous studies on CBD have focused on its medicinal uses for pain relief, epileptic seizures, insomnia and Parkinson’s disease. But a recent…
51 Fibre-Rich Foods Which May Help Lose Weight Easily
Fibre is an important plant-based nutrition that primarily helps promote weight loss along with maintaining digestive and bowel health, reducing unwanted cravings, lowering blood sugar levels, fighting constipation and reducing the risk of stroke. Fibre-rich foods help bulk up the stomach and make the…
Which herbal remedy is best for you?
DANDELION: May combat water retention and treat urinary tract infections. CREDIT: Pixabay The market is awash with natural and herbal remedies which can help treat almost every condition from anxiety to high blood pressure. But with so many remedies to choose from, how do…
Exercise found to rapidly trigger nootropic effect in younger adults
Using supplements, dieting protocols, special sleeping schedules and more in an effort to boost one’s cognitive abilities is a major trend at the moment. These efforts largely revolve around taking various substances, some lesser-known than others, but that may be overkill for some people…
How even a short walk can boost your brain: Exercising for just two MINUTES each day can improve concentration, memory and problem-solving skills, study finds
Even two minutes of exercise per day could be enough to improve your brain health and memory, a study has found. Researchers looking at past studies saw that any amount of exercise, even if it was only a short walk, was good for the…
First ‘plug and play’ brain prosthesis demonstrated in paralyzed person
Karunesh Ganguly (right), M.D., Ph.D., discusses ECoG brain recording data with student Stefan Lemke in 2016. In a significant advance, researchers working toward a brain-controlled prosthetic limb at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences have shown that machine learning techniques helped a paralyzed individual…
Minimizing the impact of touch starvation in long-term care residents
Jennifer Birdsall, Ph.D. What is touch starvation? Also known as “touch deprivation,” “skin hunger” or “hug deprivation,” touch starvation is what occurs when a person’s exposure to physical contact has been significantly reduced or eliminated, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated social…
Essential oils to relax, heal & rejuvenate you for summer
Essential oils help people heal and relax, diminish feelings of fatigue and anxiety. Many of them work stimulate certain areas of the body and alleviate symptoms of distress. They can affect parts of the brain that control emotions, behaviour, motivation, long-term memory, and assist…
Why should drink ginger tea regularly?
Ginger has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for many ailments. It’s also a familiar, easy-to-find condiment and can be a great substitute for coffee or other harmful drinks! Ginger has long been not only a spice to taste better, but also…
First ‘plug and play’ brain prosthesis demoed in paralyzed person
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a significant advance, UC San Francisco Weill Institute for Neurosciences researchers working towards a brain-controlled prosthetic limb have shown that machine learning techniques helped an individual with paralysis learn to control a computer cursor using their brain activity without…