If you’re scrolling through natural health posts on social media or internet blogs, you may have noticed a hot debate topic these days seems to be: why are vitamins important? Do we really need supplemental vitamins and minerals when we think we’re eating a clean and … Read more
Genetics and epigenetics are the scientific explanations for “nature vs. nurture”. Your genetic code (nature) has some control over your potential physiology. However, the way you care for your body and the experiences you have (nurture) will all affect when and whether you reach your genetic … Read more
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 diagnosis or just a shifting, negative mood, it may be worth considering your nutrition and eating habits. If … Read more
If you experience occasional anxiety, someone may have recommended a GABA supplement. GABA is known as the calming neurotransmitter. Therefore taking GABA for occasional anxiety may provide some helpful benefits.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid that is widely distributed … Read more
Are you debating which supplement to purchase? L-Methylfolate vs folic acid? Or wondering why supplements containing l-methylfolate (vs folic acid) carry a much higher price tag? We’ve got the answers you’re looking for.
Vitamin B-9 is a water-soluble, essential nutrient which occurs … Read more
It can be hard to get excited about a new year starting when you aren’t feeling your best physically and mentally. Maybe your mental health makes it difficult to take care of your physical body, or maybe your physical health is bringing down your mood. Either … Read more
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration. For many of us, however, they also bring stress, seasonal sadness, and maybe even a few extra pounds. Why not push the reset button on the holiday health by starting your day with a refreshing mood boost … Read more
Many people who supplement with methylfolate do so to support their mood and mental health. This is often because they have a mutation in the folate-processing gene, MTHFR, and stress, low mood, or anxious feelings related to the presentation of a methylfolate deficiency. These are similar … Read more
Could you be experiencing the link between estrogen and mood right now?
This hormone plays many important roles in all human bodies, and when its levels are out-of-whack, it can take a serious toll on the way we feel in our bodies, our energy levels, and … Read more
Testosterone is a steroidal sex hormone responsible for many of the secondary sex traits we typically associate with “maleness”. It is, however, also necessary for physiological function in the female body too.
In males, circulating testosterone levels lead to the normal … Read more
