How food affects your mood
Mental illness is one of the greatest epidemics of modern times and is on par with cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Instead of seeking a cure, however, Big Pharma treats mental illness as just another disease, which can be mitigated by mind altering drugs. Meanwhile, effective nutritional and environmental therapies for mental illness are ignored. Read More
Sage can make you smarter, no matter what your age
If you’re looking to boost your brain or fight off the effects of aging, sage may just be what you’re looking for. A 2003 study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics found that sage extract was extremely beneficial for preserving and improving cognitive abilities. The study featured men and women between ages Read More
New study shows high-fructose corn syrup slows brain function and recovery
UCLA neuroscientists report that a diet high in processed fructose prohibits recovery from traumatic brain injuries, based on a recent study involving rats. Fructose typically occurs naturally in fruit, along with fiber and a wide array of nutrients – this is not the fructose used in the study. The fructose used in the study is Read More
Top 10 herbal teas to enhance immunity, boost brain function, combat exhaustion and more
It’s been jokingly said that an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea. Herbal tea is one of those universally appreciated beverages consumed in nearly every culture. It can be served year-round hot or iced. Yet herbal tea isn’t enjoyed just because it’s palatable. It’s been seized by communities to enhance immunity, Read More
