Stress and Sleep: Underlying Causes for Cognitive Issues
In modern medicine, we often look at cognitive issues caused by age, neurotransmitter issues, free radical damage, and even circulatory problems. Other underlying risks such as sleep and stress often get overlooked. When we look at stress, sleep, and cognition, we...
The Connection Between Stress, Weight Gain, and other Metabolic Disorders
How Stress Affects Weight and Metabolism The Stress Response and Cortisol When faced with stress, the body activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, releasing cortisol, often called the “stress hormone.” While short-term spikes in cortisol help deal...
Boosting Heart Health Naturally
Maintaining optimal heart health is essential for overall well-being, and the role of natural supplements in supporting cardiovascular function has gained significant attention. This blog explores some of my favorite “heart health” ingredients and how they may be...