Ketamine Works Wonders by Rewiring Your Brain
Ketamine is becoming quite the buzzword among psychiatrists and researchers alike who are exploring innovative treatment options for mental health conditions and chronic pain. While the use of ketamine for mood disorders is relatively new, the drug itself is not. The FDA developed and approved ketamine as an anesthetic in 1962. Its use in clinical […]
IV Vitamin Infusions: What to Expect
Intravenous (IV) Vitamin Infusions, also known as IV Vitamin Therapy, are growing in popularity for their range of benefits for boosting the immune system, alleviating fatigue and muscle pain, and promoting overall health and wellbeing. For anyone that has never received a vitamin infusion before, the concept may seem a bit strange or even daunting […]
Getting in the Zone With Ozone Therapy: How it Works
Ozone Therapy is a medical procedure that has been used for more than 100 years in which a supercharged oxygen gas made up of three oxygen molecules is administered to promote a therapeutic effect in the body. Some evidence exists that ozone therapy can help boost immune responses to infectious diseases, help with arthritic pain […]
Tri-Amino Acids: Conditional, Nonessential, And Wonderful
Tri-Amino Acids are a combination of three conditional, nonessential amino acids that can play a critical role in a wide range of health benefits for the human body, no matter a person’s age or gender. Nonessential may sound confusing at first, and indeed is a misnomer since these amino acids fill essential roles. These amino […]
What is Psychedelic Therapy?
In recent years, an increasing number of clinical investigations and research studies are taking place on the use of psychedelic substances as standalone or adjunct therapy for a range of illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, addictions such as alcohol dependence, as well as potentially treating the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Some […]
Micronutrient Testing: Inside Look at Your Body’s Nutritional Needs
There are 30 vitamins and minerals that your body cannot manufacture in sufficient amounts on its own which are known as “essential micronutrients.” Despite the fact that you may be living “healthy lifestyle” and eating nutritious foods it is still possible that you may not have the levels in your blood that you need—an answer […]
Boost Your Metabolism: Foods and Facts for Self-Improvement
Some of the first thoughts that come to mind for many as they begin a weight loss or healthy lifestyle journey is how to boost your metabolism, is metabolism genetic, and what dietary changes to make for increased metabolism. At its basic definition, metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat […]
Increased Screen Time Shown to Impact Mental Health
As more people are staying inside, there has been an inevitable increase in the amount of “screen time” in which people are using electronic devices, consequently having a negative impact on mental health. Numerous studies have shown that an increased amount of screen time, which is considered to be more than two hours per day, […]
Branched-Chain Amino Acids: For More Than Muscles
Branched-chain amino acids, also known as BCAAs, are nutrients that the body obtains from proteins found in food. The words “branched-chain” in the name refers to the chemical structure of these amino acids. These nutrients are considered to be essential and are commonly found in meat, dairy products, and legumes. The three BCAAs: Leucine Isoleucine […]
New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy 2021
Living a healthier lifestyle is one of the most common ideas for New Year’s Resolutions, yet it is notoriously quite difficult for most people to maintain. However, 2021 may prove to be different as this past year taught us how important it is to stay healthy. While New Year’s resolutions are traditionally not the most […]