Digestive enzymes and probiotics are not the same, but they are both essential to healthy digestion. Probiotics support balance in your gut microbiome, while digestive enzymes break down the food we eat. Inadequate amounts of one or the other can negatively impact your gut health. If you’re not getting enough in your diet, both are…
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Adaptogens and nootropics are different classes of supplements that have overlapping health benefits, often including stress relieving, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, adrenal boosting, and cognition-enhancing effects. Both these classes of supplements confer healthful benefits, and some herbs are both nootropic and adaptogenic, such as Rhodiola, tulsi (holy basil), and licorice root. However, these are 2 different types…
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Vitamin B complex is a multivitamin that packs the benefits of several B vitamins into one convenient dietary supplement. There are eight B vitamins, each with their own unique health benefits. Vitamin B complex supplements, which combine all the essential B vitamins into a single dose, are often available in capsule or tablet form. This…
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How To Meditate To Enhance Wellbeing. Meditation is a complementary health practice - meaning it’s a self-care practice that has benefits when practiced in conjunction with your doctor’s recommendations. Meditation has multiple benefits for both your physical and mental health: It can reduce stress, lower anxiety, improve quality of sleep, and even help reduce chronic pain.
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Magnesium is an essential mineral that offers several health benefits for your heart, blood sugar regulation, bones, and mental health. You can get dietary magnesium from leafy greens, nuts, beans, fish, and some fruits, as well as high-quality supplements. Even though magnesium is critical to healthy bodily function, up to 2 in 3 Americans are…
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Everyone experiences stress, sometimes overwhelmed by anxiety and feelings of depression as we navigate our daily lives. We worry about what has happened in the past, and our mind wanders to what will happen when we should all be more focused on the present. Mindfulness is a meditative practice that cultivates a deep awareness of…
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Testosterone supplements offer a way to boost testosterone production without the need for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Below, we’ve included the best ingredients to look for in dietary supplements to increase T levels. Always talk to your healthcare provider about starting a new supplement regimen. The below recommendations do not constitute medical advice. We highly…
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Men have mental health struggles. And that’s okay. Males are more likely than females to experience addiction, suicide attempts resulting in death, and stigma that discourages them from seeking treatment. “Man up,” someone might have told you. “Boys don’t cry.” I have treated many men experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, thoughts of suicide,…
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) involves a spectrum of symptoms that often ebb and flow over a lifetime. It’s a result of over-activation of our mast cells, , which release chemical mediators that cause inflammation in the body. Typically, MCAS causes a wide range of allergic and autoimmune symptoms, but many people experience more non-specific…
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Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are structurally identical to the hormones in the human body, as opposed to synthetic sources that can cause major side effects. These hormones are available in pills, creams, gels, sprays, and vaginal inserts. Most of the time, bioidentical hormones are used in place of traditional HRT for women during premenopause…
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