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Solutions for Sleep Issues Over 40
Years ago, I worked with an autism researcher who was both an MD and a PhD. I would sometimes get emails from him at 4 a.m., so of course my question to him was, “Don’t you ever sleep?” As a matter of fact, it turns out, he did not. At least, he did not sleep ...
Phosphatidic Acid: Its role in mTOR Signaling, Muscle, Strength and Aging
Muscle growth and maintenance is an issue of significant concern for young and old alike. For many, the motivation is cosmetic—essentially looking good. Other motivations include improving strength and fitness, as well as maintaining good health. When a decrease in muscle mass occurs with aging, this can certainly have an adverse effect on these goals. ...
The Wonderful World of Protein
I have been racing endurance events for almost 35 years. I am the furthest thing from a world-class endurance athlete. However, world-class athletes are few and far between. Therefore, I believe the information I’m going to present in this article will not only be useful for retailers, but will also have mass appeal for athletes ...
Tongkat Ali: Herbal Medicine for Sexual Dysfunction, Increased Testosterone, & Male Fertility
Research1 from an international consultation in collaboration with the major urology and sexual medicine associations from 60 countries showed that the prevalence of sexual dysfunction increases with age. Approximately 20 to 30 percent of adult men had at least one manifest sexual dysfunction, and the study also found that the incidence rate for erectile dysfunction ...
Managing Blood Sugar at Any Age—But Especially Important After 40
You cannot live without sugar in your bloodstream. Before you go fill up a bucket with cookies and candy bars, let me qualify that. Sugar is the fuel that feeds our cells. Our body converts some of our food to a type of sugar called glucose that provides energy for every activity in our body. ...
Enzyme-treated Asparagus Stem: Triggering Heat Shock Protein for Stress, Sleep & More
Chances are, you’ve never heard of heat shock proteins (HSPs). Nevertheless, these natural biochemicals produced by the body play a vital role in stress protection and longevity. This article will discuss heat shock proteins, and the role that ETAS (enzyme-treated asparagus stem), a special enzyme-treated asparagus stem extract, has in triggering their release of the ...
Hydration for Optimal Athletic Performance and Overall Health
The importance of hydration for good health and properly functioning body systems cannot be overstated. Because the body cannot store water, we must constantly supply it with water to maintain our body’s many functioning systems. Not only should you hydrate while exercising, you should also hydrate pre- and post-workout to replace fluids lost through sweat. ...
The Many Applications of Curcumin Phytosome
Unquestionably, turmeric—or more specifically its primary bioactive compound, curcumin—is one of the most popular nutraceuticals in use today. In fact, a study1 by Grand View Research, Inc. indicates that the global curcumin market will reach $94.3 million by 2022. This is consistent with Global Market Insights,2 whose data predicts that the global curcumin market will ...
It Takes Guts to be Healthy!
We have all had a gut feeling—an intuition considered more valid than thought that can guide us to make a good decision. We can hate someone’s guts, or admire them because they are brave—they have guts. Integrative practitioners claim that all health begins in the gut. The gut is involved in immune system function, mood, ...
Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline for Mental & Physical Performance
Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (Alpha-GPC), sometimes called choline alfoscerate (or choline alphoscerate) or A-GPC, is a water-soluble phospholipid, naturally occurring in the body and typically derived from plants such as soy. A source of the vitamin choline, Alpha-GPC is breakdown product of phosphatidylcholine, and a precursor to the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine precursor.1 This nutraceutical has a significant ...
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