Awakeness is tied to an arousal thermostat that directly senses the degree of stress in your environment. If you are under high stress or ongoing stress then this system may have its volume knob turned up so that you are more vigilant and prepared to deal with issues. Obviously, this is a survival mechanism. Problems come about when the extra vigilance...

You must get an adequate amount of sleep in order to lose weight. Sleep is prime fat burning time. If you don't get enough you throw leptin out of balance, are tired the next day, and want to eat more to try to get your energy going. This invariably leads to overeating and weight gain.Individuals with sleep deficiency or insomnia may also have concurrent...

Wellness Resources® Daily DHA™ contains the highest quality mercury free fish oil, high in DHA omega-3 oil. DHA is needed for optimal brain function, focus, eyesight, and cardiovascular health. You get omega-3 oils from eating fatty fish like salmon or tuna. The problem is, you also get a dose of mercury from the same fish. Range raised animals that graze...

Nutrition excels at nourishing the brain, nerves, and adrenals for better mental clarity, stress tolerance, and relaxation. Discover the best supplements for adrenal support, stress management, and mood and feel the difference. Naturally improve mental energy, focus, and mood!*

Your brain loves fats, and giving your brain the right fats makes a difference in focus, learning, and retention. DHA and PhosphatidylSerine (PS) are the most effective nutrients to help build healthy brain cells and improve connectivity between brain cells. This can help concentration and retention of information. These are excellent nutrients for kids...

The recently discovered “gut-retina axis” describes a delicate inter-relationship between gut flora, immune cells that signal the retina, and the eye microbiome.

2009 was a busy year as gene-related exploration tools opened up a treasure trove of new discoveries. We've learned why some of the obvious good health habits, like getting enough sleep and exercise are more important than ever, and we've learned new things about health that were barely imagined even a year ago. Many of the following stories are feature...

The inability of the medical profession to actually think about what they are doing when they prescribe medications is highlighted by a new study warning that much of the blood pressure medication given may actually be making blood pressure worse. This is what happens in a society wherein high-priced Big Pharma drugs are pushed on patients regardless of...

Several new studies show that magnesium supplementation helps improve sleep.

Thiamin is an essential vitamin needed for energy production, brain health, heart health, muscle function, and mood. Signs that thiamin is lacking include trouble focusing, poor coordination, fatigue, fluid retention, and muscle pain. Thiamin is depleted by high carbohydrates and sugar, caffeine, alcohol, certain medications, and stress.

2010 is a year marked by an explosion in gene-related nutritional science, with significant findings to improve the health of one and all. In contrast, the same type of gene science applied to the function of commonly used drugs is showing their true colors. These toxic poisons should be avoided for all but the most desperate use in true medical...

Mayo Clinic Proceedings Contributors Highlight Research Findings About Cardiovascular Benefits Associated With Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

Taurine is a potent activator of extrasynaptic GABA(A) receptors in the thalamus.

Nutritional interventions to prevent and treat osteoarthritis. Part I: focus on fatty acids and macronutrients.

Statin adverse effects : a review of the literature and evidence for a mitochondrial mechanism.