If you suffer from occasional migraine headache, you might as well ask yourself:
Are you getting enough sleep?
Apparently, sleep – the lack thereof or having too much of it – is a common trigger for headache.
Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the body that helps our circadian rhythm, or the sleep-wake cycle. Also known as the “hormone of darkness”, there are certain parts of the day when it’s high (in the evening) and low (in the morning) - rising levels make us feel sleepy and lower ones keep us alert.
If you’re one to toss and turn at night, your body might be needing more melatonin. While you can get melatonin from certain foods and controlling the amount of light in the room, melatonin supplements are easy to come by too. Melatonin is relatively safe so it’s available over-the-counter in many pharmacies, health and wellbeing shops, and online stores in the US.
This article will walk you through how melatonin works, why and when you should take it, and some power tips for taking it.
These plants aren’t just about pretty flowers. Like the Wonder Woman of the fauna-verse, Hibiscus is not just a pretty sight. It does all sorts of medicinal wonders too – like curing UTI! Here’s all there is to know about hibiscus plants.
If you’re feeling so stressed right now, you’re not alone.
A recent study notes that 1 in four Americans think they’re going through high levels of stress. And 50% of the US population say they’re suffering from moderate stress. [1]
With all the multitude of things that go on around us, this isn’t news flash at all. We’re living in a hyperactive world that it’s hard not to get troubled by different worries.
But too much stress – especially when gone unchecked – can affect our body in many ways.
Here are 5 ways stress drains our energy, and how we can cope fast.
Ever heard of the Limitless movie (or the Netflix show for that matter)? It’s where Bradley Cooper’s character, Edward Morra, found a nootropic drug - NZT-48 - which turned him from a struggling writer into a brain super power (like 4-digit IQ and a memory that remembers practically EVERYTHING).
Let’s just say that this Limitless drug exists IRL, except that it’s a naturally-occurring amino acid. And it also starts with the letter L.
Dehydration is probably one of the most overlooked conditions that doesn’t get a lot of medical attention. After all, it’s normal to get thirsty, right?
But it’s more than just getting thirsty.
In fact, thirst isn’t always the best way to tell whether you’re dehydrated or not. Some people suffering from it don’t realize they are, until symptoms manifest. Hence, it’s important to keep yourself hydrated at all times, but more so during hot weather or when you’re sick.
According to WebMD: [1]
Dehydration happens when your body doesn't have as much water as it needs. Without enough, your body can't function properly. You can have mild, moderate, or severe dehydration depending on how much fluid is missing from your body.
Symptoms for dehydration range from mild discomfort to severe conditions such as “blood clots, seizures, and other potentially fatal complications. [2]
10:00 PM. It’s bedtime. After a warm bath, you retreat to your favorite warm linen that smells as fresh as summertime. You lay down your comfortable bed and tuck yourself under the sheets. You turn off your bedside lamp before closing your eyes, ready to surrender yourself to REM.
Thoughts start to run wild. Ideas jump in. You remember something you forgot to do this morning. You recall some gossip your colleague told you. You feel a strong urge to check Instagram and see if it’s true. It’s like your mind is suddenly running a marathon, but your body is too tired from the marathon of meetings it has just gone through.
You try to get rid of thoughts. Hard. Eyes still shut, except that you also feel your eyes blinking, albeit lids closed.
You give up and open your eyes. What’s the time?
10:02 PM.
And in the quiet of your dark, comfortable room, you hear yourself say…
“Not again.”
It’s fascinating really, how a plant-based diet can improve not just sports performance, but many other aspects of our health and wellbeing. This includes gaining muscle and strength, increasing endurance, ability to run longer distances, getting and staying lean, and even having a higher libido.
But those already in a diet such as a keto diet, widely known to consume a lot of meat, may be wondering – can they get the same benefits as plant-based diet provide?
Urinary Tract Infection is common among women throughout the world. It's caused by many factors, including hygiene, contraceptives, and certain health conditions. Luckily, there are various ways to treat and prevent UTI.
Coffee has been a staple in the everyday life of 64 percent of Americans. It’s not too hard to fathom why this is so – coffee comes with a whole heap of benefits. But when you get used to having one too many cups a day, in fact even more than you’re supposed to, then it becomes a double-edged sword. Coffee can also cause adverse effects like migraines, an upset stomach, and the feeling of being tired. And for some people, drinking coffee is linked to another not-so-pleasant experience – Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). But does coffee really cause UTI?
Discomfort. Restlessness. Helplessness.
3 words that best describe 3 letters - UTI.
If you’ve every experienced Urinary Tract Infection, you’d know what I’m talking about. It could get really uncomfortable that many people try different means to prevent it.
The most popular remedy perhaps is - wait for it - the good old cranberry juice. Word on the street is that it’s great for preventing it. As to why?
It contains an ingredient that is found in beyond the trusty berry. And it can mean the world for those who suffer from UTI.
If you’re starting to lose hair and home remedies just won’t do it, then you might as well consider low-level laser therapy.
There are various treatments available in the market, which some people believe could restore hair loss and help grow your hair back. However, some believe that this doesn’t come without side effects.
In this article, we find out whether the treatment is right for you, based on what research and experts say.
