Stress Chronicles: Cortisol
Cortisol levels tend to be highest in the morning and lowest at night, following a natural circadian rhythm
Collagen: Skin, Bones and Connective Tissue
Weight-bearing and resistance exercises can support collagen synthesis and maintain healthy connective tissue
Cardio 101: Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, alongside smoking and abnormal blood lipid levels are the 3 major risk factors for cardiovascular disease
NAD(H) & NADP(H), Your AntiOx Best Friends
Sirtuins have been shown to have a variety of effects on aging and longevity and NAD+ is involved in the regulation of gene expression through the action of these enzymes
Genetics of Electromagnetic Fields
EMF exposure may be also linked to an increase in interleukin 6 (IL-6), a pro-inflammatory cytokine
Wheat or WheatOut: IBS & Gluten Free
The two main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, both of which are thought to be caused by an abnormal immune response to the bacteria in the gut
Cold Thermogenesis & Brown Adipose Tissue
Cold exposure can improve cardiovascular health by increasing the production of “good” cholesterol (HDL) and decreasing the production of “bad” cholesterol (LDL)
Breath: Wim hof, oxygen and hypoxia
Intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) could promote general health and wellbeing and have anti-aging properties
Melatonin is to sleep, what cortisol is to insomnia
Sunlight, especially in the morning, can help to regulate the production of two important hormones: cortisol and melatonin
Energy Expenditure: NEAT
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) refers to the energy your body uses for activities other than planned exercise