Your menstrual cycle is energy intense. You have to put a steak dinner’s worth of protein onto the wall of your uterus every day. If you don’t eat enough protein, especially the week before your menstrual cycle, then your body will take apart muscle proteins and even the neurotransmitter proteins that keep your mood elevated. A lack of dietary protein is...

Adequate stores of iron are vital for healthy pregnancy. Iron is needed to assemble proteins to form all aspects of your baby's body; it is required for growth and intelligence. Your body handles iron with great care and caution; indeed, poor quality iron supplementation can cause a lot of problems.Not all women need supplemental iron prior to getting...

How happy are your glial cells?! As it turns out, glial cells are the main player in your brain's function. In addition to telling your neurons what to do, they are also talking to your immune cells and other stress management hormones like cortisol. Glial cells are the communication broker in your brain; helping your subconscious brain understand what is...

The menstrual cycle is one of the most energy-demanding functions in the female body, requiring the energy output of 8 hours of construction work a day for the week prior to it starting -- on top of everything else that has to be done. Because your menstrual cycle is about survival of our species, its energy needs will take priority over any other energy...

Nootropics are substances found in various plants that may enhance and improve brain function in healthy individuals. They support mental sharpness, creativity, motivation, and cognitive function. Nootropics are “smart nutrients” that can be utilized at any age when you need extra support to get through mentally tough projects or to keep up with a...

Each month the build up on the wall of your uterus is either gently sloughed off or more abruptly “yanked off", resulting in cramps. How smoothly this process goes depends on your overall anti-inflammatory reserves, i.e., your stress-management bank account.The most basic nutrients in this category are calcium, magnesium, and essential fatty acids. Daily...

Did you know your mood and even your decision making depends on your Vitamin D and Omega Oils status?

Feeling fatigued, irritable, or worn down? Here are key ways to boost your energy and mood.

There has been a shift in depression research and treatment. Research is now focused on the line of communication between the gut and the brain as a way of reducing inflammation in the brain.

It's the time of year that can bring lots of joy along with stress. Fortify your body to be resilient and enjoy the winter season!

Stress of all kinds creates challenges for your body and pushes your capacity to adapt. Rhodiola rosea is a stress-busting adaptogenic nutrient that helps your brain and body build stress resilience.

Studies show a strong inter-relationship between thyroid disorders and mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.