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Looking at anxiety in a new light Behind closed doors, women bear all. Overwhelming fear, feelings of worry, irritability, and tension may plague them, yet the conversation around their anxiety has remained mostly unchanged for the past thirty years in mainstream medicine. Although anxiety is our nation’s most common mental disorder, there are lingering feelings of shame surrounding the condition. Women, who often feel pressured to live up to unrealistic expectations, may suffer silently and refrain from seeking the help they deserve.   Anxiety at any stage of lifeDuring her lifetime, a woman has a 31 percent chance of developing anxiety,...

Most omega 3 supplements contain both DHA and EPA, but there are many high quality DHA supplements also available when more of this precious nutrient is desirable. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an essential ω-3 fatty acid,  is an integral part of all cell membranes and critical to membrane fluidity. Because of the high concentrations of DHA in the brain, it’s often aptly referred to as important “brain food.”  According to a 2016 review published in the journal Nutrients, Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the predominant omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) found in the brain and can affect neurological function through signal transduction...

The bacteria that comprise our microbiome are in us but not of us. Technically, we are in a relationship with our microbiome — and, it may be the most intimate relationship we can have. Microbiome – In Us, Not Of UsA wide variety of microorganisms inhabit almost every part of the human body — living on the skin, in in the nose and the gut. These microorganisms are known collectively as our microbiome and luckily, most of the time they live in harmony with us, providing functions essential to our survival. We know that having normal, healthy gastrointestinal bacteria is...

Do you feel like you need a cup of coffee or tea to start your day? 90% of adults in North America consume caffeine daily, (11) and nearly 80% of American adults consume 200 to 300 mg of caffeine per day—that’s equal to about two to three cups of coffee. (10) As a natural stimulant, caffeine can give you a boost of energy. But are you aware of the other effects caffeine has on the body? Continue reading to learn more about sources of caffeine and how much can cause different effects. Coffee is a source of naturally occurring caffeine.  ...