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How does Theanine help you to relax?
Researchers differentiate aspects of anxiety into state and trait anxiety. Trait anxiety is one’s general level of anxiety and it’s linked to your personality type. State anxiety is triggered by an acute stressor, such as public speaking or your first day at a new job.Read the full article -
Are vegans choline deficient?
The US National Institute of Health estimates that 90% of the American population are choline-deficient [1] so why is the spotlight on those who follow a vegan diet?Read the full article -
The pandemic’s impact on mental health or SAD?
In 2021 the world will be different. It’s a year for hope and optimism so navigating the next 8 weeks is the final stage of a tumultuous 12 months. As recently as the 9th October the WHO’s suggested that we may face “severe mental health challenges as we toll with the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during winter season” [1] so is this compounding the normal bout of winter blues?Read the full article -
can you sleep better with 5-htp? does it boost your melatonin?
Everyone knows that sleep is important factor for both mental and physical health. Proper sleep also enables you to be fully functional during the daytime. Sleep disorders (including difficulty falling asleep at night, poor sleep quality, early waking, circadian rhythm disorders) can be caused by many reasons i.e. stress, depression, anxiety, poor diet or an imbalance of chemical messengers and hormone in the brain namely serotonin and/or melatonin. The consequence of sleep disorders is often daytime fatigue.Read the full article -
Beating the winter blues: SAD and 5-htp
Could 5-htp help with SAD symptoms? SAD is a mood condition caused by shortened hours of daylight, colder temperatures & lack of sunlight in the winter time.Read the full article -
5-htp vs. St. John's Wort and the science behind it
5-htp and St. John's Wort have been used for years for variety of mental health conditions and sleeping issues. Research found out that one of them stands upon the other. Find out what's the deal about them.Read the full article