When to consume turmeric for optimal results

Studies show that the active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, is atleast as effective or more effective than ibuprofen for alleviating pain and inflammation in patients who do not know which one they are receiving. Curcumin is the healthier option because it does not disrupt our gut bacteria like ibuprofen would.

 

Here is why we need some anti inflammatory help from curcumin:

3 ways to naturally boost testosterone

Hormones affect all aspects of human function; things like building muscle, fat loss, our mood, or how we deal with stress. Testosterone (T) is one of those vital hormones, and important for optimal health in BOTH men and women.

3 tips to improve your sleep

In this article you will learn:

• How the brain engages in a deep “brain wash” during sleep
• The affect this has on how well rested you feel when you wake up
• 3 tips to help you optimize this brain wash and feel more recharged from sleep

Fueling the Alzheimer’s brain with fat

Alzheimer’s disease leads to a significant impairment in the brains ability to utilize glucose/glycogen (stored carbohydrates for energy). Our neurons, especially those in memory centers of the brain, are starving for fuel and begin to deteriorate.

Magnesium found to eliminate depression

Antidepressant drugs are not always effective and some have been accused of causing an increased number of suicides, particularly in young people. The most commonly prescribed antidepressants, known as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) act by allowing the brain neurotransmitter serotonin to remain active in the brain longer. However, it is common for patients to cycle through different kinds of SSRIs for years before finding any relief.

Don’t fear the burn: lactic acid can protect your brain

We have all felt it before, that burning sensation in the legs during intense activity. For years it was thought that this lactic-acid (lactate) was simply a dead end waste product which causes muscle fatigue and soreness. But now scientists are realizing this “waste” product is much much more.

Lactate enters the brain.

A nutrition trick to fix your brain fog

 

Think of a hybrid engine, it defaults to using gasoline as its primary fuel source, but when it runs out it reverts to using a much cleaner and efficient energy source, like electricity. Our body and brain is the same way.

The best supplement for muscle and brain

Creatine might be the most effective supplement for athletic performance, backed by tons of scientific research. It is able to cause increases to strength, lean muscle mass, muscle hydration, or improve power output. It is also completely safe.

What is much less well known about creatine is the beneficial effects it has on our brain.

Control this hormone post-workout to maximize gains

Controlling the hormone cortisol after training is the key to building muscle and strength.

Improve gut health to speed concussion recovery

It was discovered just last year that the lymphatic system (a vital part of your immune system) goes all the way to the brain- a pathway that scientists were certain stopped at the neck- alas, a direct connection between the gut and the brain was revealed.   Anatomy & physiology textbooks must now be literally re written.

This means that neurotransmitters (chemicals released that lead to changes in your brain) and other signals like hormones have a direct route from gut to brain and vice versa.