As someone who has grappled with anxiety for most of his life, I can’t say I’m the biggest fan of stimulants. They generally make me nervous, jittery and confused. When I was in my twenties, I became a bit of a coffee addict while managing a boiler room of telemarketers. After more than one cup […]
Continue readingJust about any prescription medication can and will be abused – Mirtazapine included. Yet the high achieved from recreational use of Mirtazapine is very different than that of more commonly abused prescription drugs. Unlike the feelings of euphoria painkillers and stimulants provide, antidepressants like Mirtazapine tend to make you slow, sluggish, and sleepy. In fact, […]
Continue readingIt’s a good thing the manufacturers of Vyvanse devised a name that rolls off the tongue. Otherwise, you’d be stuck trying to pronounce Lisdexamfetamine. Try saying that three times fast. Vyvanse is commonly used to treat ADHD and binge-eating disorder and at times has been compared to Adderall. Vyvanse/Lisdexamfetamine, however, is thought to have advantages over other such […]
Continue readingCaffeine and L-theanine is recognized as one of the most popular nootropic stacks available on the market. Almost every major supplement seller has some variant of the stack and they recently came across one from a new company, Grove Ave, whose flagship supplement — Starter — combines the proven smooth energy boost of caffeine + l-theanine with […]
Continue readingThis is my review of Mind Lab Pro, a unique nootropic stack that has some powerful cognitive benefits. Why nootropics, and why now? The race to dominate the nootropic supplement market is on. Dozens of supplement companies are competing for this growing $2.7 billion market. But it soon occurred to me early in my quest […]
Continue readingFew things are harder than to quit smoking. Most smokers aren’t able to stay away from the cigarettes on their first attempt. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average smoker attempts to quit at least ten times before making it stick for good. It’s the nicotine withdrawal symptoms and […]
Continue readingSoviet physician and scientist Nikolai Lazarev coined the word “adaptogen” in 1947. It’s derived from the Latin adaptare (to adjust or adapt). Adaptogenic compounds were developed to improve performance in athletes, military personnel, and government officials. The Soviets were intent on expanding the working capacity of citizens. And bolstering military strength. At first, Lazarev investigated […]
Continue readingYou’ve all heard about Alpha Brain, it’s one of the most widely covered proprietary blends on the nootropics market. A fairly common combination of Alpha GPC, Bacopia Monnieri, Huperzine A and other popular mind-enhancing supplements, Alpha Brain has been touted as an advanced brain booster. Alpha Brain is the brain child (pun very much intended) […]
Continue readingSleep is a mysterious subject when it comes to science. Researchers have theorized for centuries about why we need it and what functions of sleep really affect the brain. We know the obvious, it replenishes our energy, but some have argued it is even evolutionary. One theory, is millions of years ago we slept at night […]
Continue readingWe all know that eating healthy is one of the best ways to stay young and full of energy. But less is known about the specific nutrients in our food, and how they work. Could you image that a single nutrient found in some foods, like milk, could revitalize the cells in your body, making you look […]
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