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natural sleep aids : which ones work?
the COVID-19 lockdown has impacted people's sleeping patterns, with more than 33% of 12,000 respondents in 6 countries saying they go to bed later than usual and 20% saying they find it harder to sleep [1]. Here is a review of how nutrition and stress reduction can improve sleep duration, sleep latency (the length of time taken to fall asleep), and sleep quality.Read the full article -
What is the role of tyrosine in brain health?
L-tyrosine is an amino acid and a building block to dopamine, your reward and pleasure chemical messenger in the brain.Read the full article -
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 -
How effective is 5-htp?
Serotonin levels have been connected to depression, mood disorders, the regulation of sleep, anxiety, aggression, temperature and pain sensation, among other conditions. Nutrient precursors, such as 5-htp, have been shown to be effective in treating many of these conditions, as well as sharing promise for fibromyalgia and binge eating that is associated with obesity.Read the full article -
Suffer from stress? Could 5-htp supplement help ?
The NHS defines stress as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure. A bit of stress is normal and can push you to continue to change or challenge yourself, but too much stress can take a physical and mental toll. Stress can affect how you think, feel and behave, as well as how your body works. In the short term, this can mean excessive sweating, chest pains and problems with memory and cognitive performance – the last thing you want when you’re in the middle of a big pitch at work. In the longer term, the impacts can be far ranging, including loss of libido, changes to your appetite, insomnia and heart problems.Read the full article -
What does stress do to your brain?
Many jobs and ways of life present people with a large amount of stress on a daily basis, but this time of year is especially stressful for students who have ominous deadlines looming just around the corner. The effects of this stress on the body can be worse than they appear on the surface, and can actually lead to further complications including illness, headaches, high blood-pressure, and issues sleeping [1].Read the full article
