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08/01/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Plant-based melatonin found to be a viable, contaminant-free alternative to synthetically made varieties

Spanish scientists are asking the medical industry to take a closer look at plant-based melatonin for improving sleep and cognitive function. In a recently published botanical review, study authors state that phytomelatonin surpasses many animal-based or synthetic forms of the hormone and can be used as a nutraceutical compound. The 100 percent natural supplement, they […]

07/25/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Is brain calcification the cause of Alzheimer’s disease?

As Alzheimer’s disease continues to grow in prevalence around the world, scientists are searching frantically for a cure. Of course, it’s very difficult to find a solution to the problem without knowing what causes it. There are lots of theories about the role that could be played by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, but little […]

07/10/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

7 Supplements to help you get a better nights sleep and wake up refreshed

Not getting enough sleep can be frustrating for anyone — not to mention that it can be detrimental to your heath in so many ways. Poor or insufficient sleep can lead to weight gain, depression, and premature aging, among other things. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to get the sleep you need, […]

06/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Melatonin PROVEN to have anti-obesity effects

Melatonin has been getting a lot of attention as a natural sleeping aid, but researchers from several universities now reveal it can also help in limiting weight gain. In a study on rats, they proved that the long-term administration of melatonin could increase the body’s capability to use up calories and burn away unwanted pounds. […]

06/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Versatile melatonin: More than just improving sleep, this hormone can protect against Alzheimer’s, reduce anxiety, and more

If you’ve had trouble sleeping because of stress or other factors, the natural hormone melatonin can help promote “deep, restful sleep” that is crucial to your physical and emotional well-being. Aside from its use in treating sleeping disorders, research has proven that the sleep hormone can also minimize anxiety, soothe heartburn, relieve migraines, prevent Alzheimer’s disease, and […]

06/11/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

These 7 bad habits could be the reason why you’re not getting enough sleep

Like many people these days, your relationship with sleep may be complicated. It creeps in during the day when you actively avoid it but eludes you at night when all you want is a long, quality rest. Before your erratic sleep cycle has you thinking of health-related worst-case scenarios, know that your inability to sleep […]

04/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Here’s another dangerous effect of fluoride: It literally turns the pineal gland to stone

You might not hear much about the pineal gland, but that doesn’t mean this part of your body is unimportant. In fact, it is so essential to your overall well-being that it is sometimes referred to as the “seat of the soul”. This pea-sized gland is found between the two hemispheres of your brain, but […]

04/07/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Skip the night lights, get black out curtains: Everyone, no matter what your age, should sleep in total darkness for the best mental health

For years, scientists have linked depression to mental, emotional, and psychological factors. They attributed depression to problems with family and friends, too much stress, certain medications and alcohol. However, a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology points to a different culprit: that tiny nighttime light in the bedroom. Researchers studied almost 900 elderly people […]

03/18/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Temperature and light from your environment tells your body when to sleep, finds research on fruit flies

A new study that was conducted in the University of Michigan and which was published in the journal Nature showed that fruit flies may teach us a thing or two about our own sleep patterns. The researchers, via observing fruit flies, were able to illustrate how circadian clock neurons engage in thermoreceptor usage to constantly […]

03/15/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Daycare founder convicted of drugging little children, but parents and teachers do much the same thing with ADHD drugs

An Oregon woman who was caught running an unlicensed daycare center has been sentenced to 21 years and four months in prison for reportedly giving the children in her care melatonin, a hormone supplement that induces sleep, while she skipped off to go tanning and take Cross Fit workout classes. According to The Oregonian, 32-year-old […]

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