Anxiety has become exceedingly widespread in adult Americans. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 18% of American adults – 40 million people – suffer from anxiety at any given moment while nearly a third of us will experience symptoms of anxiety disorder at some point in our lifetimes. Incredibly, the average age of onset is 11 years. Women are 60% more likely to experience anxiety disorder during the course of their lifetime in comparison to men. These numbers are impressive and clearly support our understanding as to why people are seeking out approaches, aside from pharmaceuticals, that can be helpful. This commentary explains the growing interest in cannabidiol, CBD, as a more natural approach to dealing with anxiety, and with good reason. Well-conducted clinical trials have already demonstrated the effectiveness of CBD in anxiety. As an example, in a 2019 study, researchers at the University of Colorado Read More
Articles tagged with "Supplements"
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Supplements vs Vitamins vs Probiotics
Is it the same or different? When looking into vitamins and supplements, it’s easy to get confused as to which is which. A vitamin is defined as a natural substance usually found in food that helps your body be healthy. A dietary supplement is defined as a product taken orally that contains one or more ingredients, such as vitamins or amino acids, that are intended to supplement one’s diet and are not considered food. With that in mind, it is important to understand what your body needs to function at optimal efficiency. Which supplements should I take? Multivitamins are supplements that come in many forms, and can be targeted toward different people dealing with different medical issues. Centrum is a line that specializes in multivitamins, including those that target seniors over the age of 60. Prenatal vitamins are supplements that women take when they are expecting a child. These tend to come Read More
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Benefits of Probiotics for your Mood, Gut, and Immune System
By: The Dr. Perlmutter Team One of the most exciting developments in lifestyle science over the last decade has been the sharpening focus on the central role that our resident microbes (bacteria) play in regulating overall health. These microbes, together with their genetic material and metabolic byproducts make up what is collectively known as the microbiome. It is becoming readily apparent that the trillions of microbes living on and within us play a fundamental role in almost all of the systems of the body. Even as recently as 10-20 years ago, we did not understand the extent to which the gut microbiome can influence a person’s mood, regulate appetite, produce essential vitamins, regulate the immune system, and influence systemic inflammation. There is even evidence to suggest that the microbiome affects us on such a fundamental level that it can regulate the expression of our DNA! This growing body of science Read More
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Want to improve your overall health. Try Colostrum Products!
WHAT IS COLOSTRUM? father feeding Newborn baby with colostrum. They both have id bracelets. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Colostrum is milk like substance produced by female mammals. It is yellow to orange in color and contains high amount of carbohydrates, proteins and antibodies. Antibodies are the special type of proteins that are formed by the body […]
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Maqui Berry: A Superfood Growing in Popularity
Maqui berry is hailed as a superfood as it is nutrient rich and contains antioxidants that are three times of the quantity that is present in Acai Berry and there is an abundance of anthocyanins and polyphenols. Abundantly grown in the mountains of Patagonia, Chile, the Maqui berries come in the most pristine conditions. Its […]