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The Different Types of Naps
Aug 15, 2024
The goals of this article are to explore the different types of naps, their specific benefits, and how napping influences hormones and neurotransmitters where information is available.
GABA and L-Theanine: Sleep, Relaxation, and More
Aug 08, 2024
L-theanine (or N-ethyl-L-glutamine) is an amino acid analog structurally similar to L-glutamate, one of the primary excitatory neurotransmitters in the central nervous system (CNS).
The Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Your Immune System
Aug 01, 2024
Modern medicine is progressively transitioning away from treating illnesses and toward preventing them. In light of this, what if your diet regularly serves as medicine? The food you eat can significantly impact your immune system, which is the body's protection against diseases and illness.
The Neuroscience of Achieving a Flow State
Jul 25, 2024
We are all familiar with the feeling of being “in the groove” or “in the zone,” where all of our energy and focus is absorbed by a particular task or activity. This elusive state of flow or “flow state,” as it is officially termed, is difficult to reliably achieve.
Natural Remedies for Sleep Apnea: Lifestyle Changes, Supplements, and More
Jul 18, 2024
Ever wake up feeling like you barely got any sleep, even after a full night in bed? Or maybe your partner keeps nudging you because of your loud snoring? If this rings a bell, sleep apnea might be the culprit — a condition that's more common than you might realize.
7 Ways You Inhibit Your GABA Receptor
Jul 11, 2024
Reducing GABA-A receptor signaling can have profound effects on the central nervous system, leading to significant physiological and neurological consequences, including increasing neuronal excitability, altered pain perception, mood changes, increased anxiety, and seizures.

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