If you’re like me, getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge. It’s not unusual for me to get up and down three or four times a night. A natural product, L-theanine, is a great way to counteract insomnia and it can also be used for problems with concentration, sleep apnea, anxiety, and more. […]
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Prebiotics and probiotics sound similar right? But these two play very distinct roles for your body. In a nutshell, probiotics refer to the beneficial bacteria while prebiotics are the non-digestible foods that help promote the growth of these beneficial bacteria in our stomach. Both probiotics and prebiotics are given much hype now as various nutritional […]
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Nuvigil (generic name: armodafinil) is a CNS class stimulant designed to help those suffering from Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (or Hypopnea Syndrome), and Shift Worker Sleep Disorder. Especially for OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea), it is only intended to help offset the sleepiness and will be taken in addition to other medications and treatments for the underlying […]
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Whether you are taking Adderall to treat a condition like ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) or taking it recreationally as a study drug, Adderall tolerance is a definite problem that you will end up facing. As one user reported at additudemag.com, as little as 20 milligrams of Adderall taken on a daily basis can lead […]
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Many of you may be scratching your heads right now at the idea of choosing between coconut oil and MCT oil, probably because shrewd marketing has led you to believe that coconut oil is jam-packed with MCT oil. For those of you who haven’t heard of MCT oil, the MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides that […]
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If you’re a working professional or a college student, you’ve likely pulled at least a couple all-nighters. What you probably didn’t know is that burning the midnight oil can seriously affect your mind. Evidence suggests that sleep deprivation causes the brain cells that digest depleted cells and debris to kick into overdrive in laboratory mice. […]
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Chances are you know someone who’s taken (or taking) Xanax for a mental health disorder. The prescription medication, the most common brand-name for the drug alprazolam, is a benzodiazepine frequently used to treat anxiety and panic disorders as well as depression-related anxiety. Xanax, according to Drugs.com, is very effective at treating these disorders, yet also has […]
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Anyone with an interest in health and fitness has likely heard the internet buzz surrounding MCT oil and coconut oil. Bloggers and fitness experts praise these supplements for their ability to help you lose weight, increase focus, and even improve skin health, but not everyone understands the difference between the two. Below, we’ll look at […]
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Did you know that Korea’s Lee Jae Dong has earned close to $520,000 by doing what he loves? Yes, you’re looking at one of the greatest StarCraft players of all time. At 25, “The Legend Killer” has already made a fortune by playing video games – at the highest level. Gaming is big not just […]
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Modafinil seems to be entering something of a renaissance, wouldn’t you agree? Although it started as a prescription wakefulness-promoting agent, the level of attention it is now garnering has taken it into the stratosphere. Just take a look at some of the hype and you’ll understand. All kinds of talk about it being the most […]
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