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 | Oct 29, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, blue light, E-Gaming, Exercise & Fitness, Eye Health, General Health, night vision, Women's health
In the modern digital age, eye health has become a significant concern, with increasing exposure to screens, blue light, and environmental pollutants. Whether it’s working on a computer, gaming, or spending time outdoors, our eyes face a barrage of stressors that can...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Oct 7, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, E-Gaming, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, stress
In the competitive e-gaming world, players experience intense stress that can negatively affect performance, focus, and overall health. Stress manifests from long hours of play, intense focus, and the high stakes of winning or losing. While moderate stress can drive...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Sep 30, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, blue light, E-Gaming, Eye Health, General Health
Maintaining eye health becomes crucial in the world of e-gaming, where prolonged screen time is the norm. Hours of focusing on digital screens can lead to issues such as eye strain, blurred vision, and even long-term damage to eye function. Fortunately, certain...
