With respect to the gender spectrum, we try avoid using terms like “men” and “women” in an exclusive, binary manner. We will, however, in this article be using biological terms “male(s)” and “female(s)” as they relate to physiology assigned at birth. With that said, this article … Read the rest
Category: Cardiovascular Health
Glycine’s Benefits: Why Take a Glycine Supplement?
Glycine is a proteinogenic amino acid, which means it is among the amino acids used as building blocks for proteins. It is the simplest (and smallest) amino acid. Glycine benefits include improvements to fatigue, skin health, mental health, and inflammation.
What Does Glycine Do?
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Sleep Age: A New Metric for Mortality
A study from Stanford Medicine has given us a new metric by which to predict mortality: sleep age.
What is Sleep Age?
Your “sleep age” is a projected age associated with your level of health.
People tend to sleep differently at different ages. And, changes in … Read the rest
What NOT to Eat Before Bed
We spend a lot of time researching advice on what you should do to support different aspects of your health. But, just as important as offering tips on what you should do, are the tips about what you should avoid. If you’d like to know about … Read the rest
The Most Bioavailable Calcium Supplements
Try Di-Calcium Malate
Not all calcium supplements are equal. In fact, calcium supplementation has taken some heat in recent years, in part for the low absorbability of many supplements. Read on to learn about your options when it comes to the most bioavailable calcium for reaching … Read the rest
No-Bake Energy Bites (YUM!)
No-bake energy bites are trending right now for a reason. They are easy to prepare, and easy to take on-the-go in your own reusable containers.
If you haven’t tried a no-bake energy bites recipe yet, get ready to have your snack game changed. If you have … Read the rest
Metabolism Facts and Fiction
5 Common Myths About Metabolism, and the Truth Behind Them
“Boost your metabolism with this [food/supplement/diet] and burn fat faster”. The draw of an easier path to losing weight is tempting when, deep down, we know the truth: weight loss usually takes time, persistence, and deprivation … Read the rest
The Do’s and Don’ts to Intermittent Fasting for Balanced Blood Sugar
Intermittent fasting and blood sugar can work together or against one another. Balance depends on how the fasting and feasting is planned out.
To “fast” is to go without food for a period of time. In a country where we struggle with an epidemic of obesity, … Read the rest
Finding Balance: Blood Sugar and Mood
Not all mood swings are related to blood sugar fluctuations, but most blood sugar fluctuations will have an effect on your mood. So, whether you have a chronic mood issue or just a shifting, negative mood, it may be worth considering your nutrition and eating habits.… Read the rest
Imbalanced Blood Sugar and Nerves
A Link Between Metabolic Health and Nerve Health
We rely on our nerves to relay sensory information like smell, touch, and taste from our senses, skin, muscles, and organs to our brain. Nerves are also responsible for sending information in the opposite direction, from our brains … Read the rest