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It contains L-theanine, an amino acid with calming properties that may relax you while keeping you alert. 1. Good for health: Tea has more anti-oxidative power Tea has a higher...

Exercise has powerful effects on mental health because it directly influences the nervous system and brain chemistry. Movement helps increase neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which play a role in...

For thousands of years people have been meditating, often as part of a spiritual practice, but recently, mindfulness has become an extremely effective and popular way to help people manage...

Support for the Perimenopausal transition As a practicing Naturopathic Doctor for just over 20 years it never ceases to amaze me how the words of one of my favorite mentors...

It is very common for me to ask my patients to use herbs known as Adaptogens. Adaptogens help the body to ‘adapt’ to various stressors they experience, whether they are...

Cortisol, often dubbed the "stress hormone," plays a pivotal role in the body's response to various stressors, regulating metabolism, immune function, and overall well-being. Definition and Function of Cortisol What...