by The Herbal Pharmacist | Dec 9, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Cognition, E-Gaming, Exercise & Fitness, Men's Health, Sleep, Sleep, stress, Uncategorized, Women's health
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...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Dec 6, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, E-Gaming, General Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Sleep, stress, weight management, Weight Mangament
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...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Nov 28, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Cognition, E-Gaming, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Mental Health, Sleep, Sleep, stress
Affron® (the only patented saffron extract for mood and stress) is a standardized extract derived from the stigma of saffron (Crocus sativus). It has gained attention for its potential health benefits, particularly mental and emotional well-being. Rich in bioactive...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Nov 18, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, General Health, Immune, Mental Health, Sleep, Sleep, stress
Poor sleep is a common issue for many. Look at the numbers: Adults who were short sleepers (less than 7 hours per 24-hour period) were more likely to report ten chronic health conditions compared to those who got enough sleep (7 or more hours per 24-hour period)...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Sep 23, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, E-Gaming, General Health, Sleep, Sleep
As the world of e-gaming and e-sports continues to grow, many gamers play late into the night, immersed in virtual worlds and high-stakes competition. While the thrill of gaming is exciting, it often leaves players wired and struggling to fall asleep after hours of...
