Author: Steph Sterner
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Are Onions the Next Superfood?
When someone mentions superfoods, what do you think of? My list includes the powders and berries for sale at my local health shop or online: cacao, maca, goji berries, acai, camu camu… nothing I could grow myself or include in a “normal” meal. But, of course, not all superfoods are so exotic. The Next Superfood…
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Weak Muscles, Weak Brain?
Weak muscles, weak brain? True or not? I’ve always been more concerned with my mental state than my fitness level. Maybe that’s because I’ve battled with some gene mutations that mess with my mood, motivation, and energy. I mean, who wants to think about fitness when they’re struggling to stay awake and motivated? Or maybe…
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Can Your Morning Brew Help You Prevent Diabetes?
These days it seems everyone’s giving out advice on how to manage your blood sugar. Most of us know that a whole-food diet that’s low in simple carbs is helpful. So are exercise and certain supplements and spices (chromium picolinate and cinnamon come to mind). But did you know that drinking either a morning coffee…
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Can a Creatine Supplement Make You Smarter and Happier?
If you’re into exercise supplements, you’ve probably heard of creatine. It’s an amino acid combo (glycine, methionine, and arginine) that athletes and bodybuilders use to improve exercise performance. It supplies energy to the muscles, which allows them to get better results by working harder and longer. In this post, we look at the much-debated creatine…
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Can A Scent Make You Smarter?
Have you ever been transported to another place and time by a specific smell? Whether it’s freshly cut grass, your mom’s perfume, or your favorite comfort food, a scent can have a powerful effect on your psyche. That’s because smell is the only sense with a direct connection to the limbic system, which plays a…
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What’s Behind Our Desire to Live Longer?
Have you ever wondered why we have a desire to live longer? People have chased it for what seems like forever, with varying results. Do you remember Ponce de Leon? He thought he’d found the fountain of youth in Florida; his efforts even earned him a statue in St. Augustine. Of course, he was chasing…
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What Every Woman (and Man) Needs to Know About Aggression
When we think of aggression, regardless of whether it’s verbal or physical, we often imagine someone losing control. I mean who hasn’t lashed out in the heat of the moment at some point in their lives? But there’s another, more dangerous type of aggression – and acting like they’re the same can cause real problems.…
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Can Vitamin D Prevent Cancer Deaths?
Who doesn’t know someone who’s battled cancer? With millions dying from it every year, researchers are racing to find ways to help us cure, prevent, or even live with it. Epidemiologists Cedric Garland and his late brother Frank dedicated their lives to the cause. They believed that vitamin D could prevent many types of cancer,…
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What Is DMT Meditation? Breathing Techniques to Release Endogenous DMT
Have you heard of DMT or dimethyltryptamine meditation? If you’re on a spiritual journey – or even looking for ways to get high without drugs or plants – keep reading. You’ll discover how people are using DMT to expand consciousness and experience a natural high. You’ll also learn how some people are going after those…