Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Author, and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. In the realm of modern medicine, the battle against Type 2 diabetes and obesity continues to be one of the most prominent challenges. With millions suffering globally, the need for effective treatments is paramount. Among the innovative solutions […]
Category: Mental Health
July 6, 2023
The Magic of Varins: Exploring the Mood-Enhancing Power of Lesser-Known Cannabinoids
Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. The world of cannabinoids is a fascinating realm waiting to be discovered. Many of us are familiar with the rock stars of the cannabinoid family: CBD (Cannabidiol) and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). They’ve been grabbing headlines for their ability to ease […]
September 21, 2018
Serotonin, Nothing Will Make You Happier
First off, what is serotonin? It’s a neurotransmitter that functions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the central nervous system (CNS). You may be familiar with serotonin because it typically is associated with mood, and is also referenced in discussions of ecstasy or sex. In pleasurable situations, (and most agree during exercise) serotonin is released, […]
September 11, 2018
Naturally Sleep Better With This Indian Root
Imagine, if you will, a population without a single sleep issue, residents young and old all sleeping perfectly. How could this be possible? Many do not know this, but there’s a part of the world where sleep issues are essentially obsolete. Specifically, rural India. Medical researchers have spent years studying the culture, climate, traditions and many other […]
September 10, 2018
Magnesium Deficiency is Killing You; Here’s Why
Can a magnesium deficiency result in sudden death as a result of heart disease? Over the last thirty years or so, there’s been many published medical studies and journals suggesting that a lack of magnesium can have adverse negative effects on many of our vital organs. Magnesium is a macro-mineral essential to over 300 enzymatic […]
September 6, 2018
This Exotic Fungus Can Naturally Prevent Alzheimer’s
The year was 2007, and medical scientists from around the globe made a brain health discovery that would change the face of medical science forever. What did they find? A village where brains neither aged nor were affected by degenerative brain disease. Villagers between the ages of 50 and 70 had the brain function of a 20 or […]
August 31, 2018
The Ultimate Guide to Kick Sugar Addiction
Likening a sugar addiction to a drug habit might seem like an overreaction on the surface, but it might not be exaggerated. Surely, at some point in time, you might have found yourself really craving a chocolate bar, a slice of cake or a can of a soda pop, even when you’re not hungry. […]
August 4, 2016
Misophonia: When Nerve-Grating Noises Send You into a Rage
Misophonia: When Nerve-Grating Noises Send You into a Rage The crunchy-munchy sound of your co-worker eating potato chips. Your partner taking a large bite out of a crisp apple. Anyone engaged in gum-smacking. These examples are enough to drive most of us a little (ok, a LOT) nuts. But for some individuals, these sounds are […]
August 3, 2016
Why Yawning is Good for Your Brain
Sometimes you yawn when you’re sleepy and sometimes you yawn when you’re just plain bored. We’ve all experienced a deep, wide-mouthed yawn at some time or another. But what you may not realize is that the frequency of your yawns change with the season. Believe it or not, you’re more likely to yawn in the […]
May 10, 2016
What Is Your Intuition Telling You?
Sometimes it’s in the form of an unexplainable gut feeling or a nagging voice within. Other times it’s an inspirational insight or spontaneous thought about someone or something that crops up completely out of nowhere. This is known as extrasensory perception (ESP). It is your intuition, or a sixth sense so to speak. Whatever you […]
