Anti-aging is a multi-billion dollar industry built on selling the promise of youth to women all over the world, but especially in the United States. Go to any drugstore or department store, salon or big box warehouse, and you’ll find aisle after aisle of tubes and bottles that promise to erase wrinkles, firm, tighten and […]
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Yes, You Need to Lower Your Cortisol Levels
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced in your adrenal glands. The majority of cells in your body contain cortisol receptors. They use cortisol for numerous important functions such as blood sugar regulation, memory formulation, metabolism control, and inflammation reduction. But, like ice cream and French fries, too much cortisol can wreak havoc on your body […]
Looking for an Energy Boost without Coffee? Try These Healthy Foods for Stimulation
If you are like most people, coffee is the first thing you turn to when you need a mental or physical boost. However, coffee is problematic in a number of regards. For one, coffee is acidic. Coffee stains the teeth and wears away at finite tooth enamel. Furthermore, coffee makes breath smell funky. Then there’s […]