Magnesium is the mineral equivalent of the little engine that could. You might not think about it much, but it’s there, powering many of your body’s processes and functions. One thing it’s most well known for is helping people get a good night’s sleep. But, what is the best form of magnesium for sleep? Some […]
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Everyone wants to take their workout to the next level. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to do on your own. I know from experience, every time I increased my routine even the slightest I was sore and ready to give up half-way into it. I’d do my best to push through, but the motivation just wasn’t […]
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Modafinil is the nootropic choice of ambitious students, entrepreneurs, and corporate hawks. It’s gaining more popularity to people; young and old. Its impressive effects on productivity and learning are well-known. Because of this, attention on the drug continues to grow which reveals more of its life-optimizing benefits. Healthy disclaimer: Modafinil won’t solve your problems for […]
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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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