In this day and age, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everyday stressors. Unhealthy coping mechanisms, like alcohol or comfort food, leave us feeling worse, perpetuating negative feelings. Perhaps it’s time to choose a healthier support. Why not reach for something that works now, and supports … Read the rest
Category: Healthy Mood
How Stress Affects Your Health
Stress can elicit numerous, complex effects on both the body and mind. Answering the question of how stress affects your health, however, is multilayered.
One difficulty with studying the science of stress is that stress is subjective. Activities or events that feel stressful to one person … Read the rest
What to Do with Leftover Watermelon
Watermelon Slushie
Watermelon is arguably one of summer’s greatest gifts. They’re sweet (without being highly caloric), hydrating, and high in hunger-satiating fiber. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium. The only drawback to watermelons, really, is that they are so BIG! It … Read the rest
Try Our New Elderberry and Ashwagandha Multivitamin: Balanced Response
Based on demand, Metabolic Maintenance® recently unveiled two brand new stress-support products: an adaptogen-based relaxation and sleep aid, called Ashwagandha Plus, and an Elderberry and Ashwagandha multivitamin formula, called Balanced ResponseTM.
Both formulas contain Shoden® brand Ashwagandha extract, which provides the most … Read the rest
Benefits of Calcium Magnesium Supplements
Cal/Mag for Body/Mind
Most supplement brands offer a calcium and magnesium combination supplement. These two nutrients are not only synergistic in their functions, but also both essential and commonly lacking in the typical modern diet. Taking calcium magnesium supplements can fill two nutritional gaps with one … Read the rest
Low Glycemic Index Diet
Perhaps your doctor or another trusted individual has recommended you start a low glycemic index diet. Perhaps you have been struggling with your mood, weight, cholesterol, or blood glucose. A low glycemic index diet could help meet these challenges. Below, we have some scientific information about … Read the rest
How to Make GABA Rice
GABA Rice and What to Make With It
Beef, sweet potatoes, and rice are three natural sources of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the body’s calming neurotransmitter.
GABA rice is a particular form of sprouted brown rice that provides a more potent level of GABA. Specifically, germinated/sprouted brown … Read the rest
Ashwagandha for Stress
Ashwagandha is one of the most popular dietary supplements on the market in the US right now [1]. Maybe you’re here because you’re curious about its sudden boom in the market, or maybe your interest is specifically in ashwagandha for stress. Here is some information that … Read the rest
Reset Your Gut Health in 2023!
The start of a new year is a great time to start anew with healthier habits for a healthier you. If you’ve been following the waves of research published in the sphere of health and wellness, you’ve probably read (more than once) that gut health is … Read the rest
Mood Boost Smoothie Recipe
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration. Once they’re over, however, many of us face seasonal sadness, and maybe even a few extra pounds of cookie weight. Why not push the reset button on the new year by starting your days with a refreshing … Read the rest