Spotlight on: L-Theanine

There are a number of reasons why tea is good for you: the antioxidant content is incredible, for instance, and it decreases risk of stroke, diabetes, cholesterol, obesity, hypertension, and even depression. But it also contains an excellent nootropic (substance that enhances cognition): L-Theanine. L-Theanine’s Biochemical Cousins Protein (one of the [...]

Depression: A Sign of Cardiovascular Disease?

There’s a big connection between your neurotransmitters and your immune system—particularly what are known as inflammatory cytokines: signaling molecules released by the immune system that trigger actions of other cells towards healing. Here’s how it works. First: What Inflammation Is Inflammation is what happens when you body gets damaged. This [...]

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The Naturopathic Approach to Fatigue

Fatigue Fatigue is one of the most common reasons for patients in North America to seek medical help.  This is because almost any chronic medical condition can cause fatigue as one of its symptoms.  Possible causes that must be ruled out include: Hypothyroidism.  The thyroid is a gland responsible for [...]

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