In lieu of any groundbreaking new things I’ve learned or experienced in the realm of supplements and psychoactives in the past week, I’ve instead written this review of a product I’ve been using lately. I know, I’m probably a consumer whore, but at least I’m warning you. Anyway, the product I’m reviewing in this post […]
Reader Q&A – Adrafinil or Piracetam, young people using nootropics, Kratom overdose
This post is another reader mailbag, but it’s bigger and better than before. I’ve been answering questions when I can via e-mail and Twitter, and thought these topics might be interesting enough to cover here. What’s the difference between adrafinil and piracetam? Reader Gin writes: I’m new to all of this and was wondering if […]
Is Liver Damage from Kava Kava Just a Myth?
Some time ago when kava became better known on the wild, wild interweb and scientists began investigating its applications, a popular meme has spread about kava having a link to liver damage. Considering that kava is an excellent anxiolytic substance1 indulged in tradition by some Pacific Island cultures much in the way we use alcohol […]
Why Instant Kava May Be Better than Phenibut for Anxiety
After one week of using Kava King Vanuatu Blend daily, I believe that kava kava may be a strong contender with phenibut for the unofficial title of “best OTC anxiolytic.”1 I can’t award it that title just yet without some longer-term use, but kava is liable to become one of my favorites in that category. […]
How Mucuna Pruriens (Velvet Bean) can help pick up your mood
In case you missed my previous introduction to the use of mucuna pruriens for libido, I did not really touch upon its applications as a mood booster. When used judiciously and in moderation, it has a fantastic, gentle uplifting effect that may be rivaled only by scheduled substances, but also with fewer side effects. How […]
How I used Ashwagandha Root Tea for Better Mood and Motivation
I had previously covered the use of ashwagandha in tincture form, and lately I’ve been imbibing it again in the form of tea, hence why I am revisiting it here. I’ve been drinking it again instead of coffee lately (it’s a love-hate relationship.) Combined with the uridine stack I’ve been taking (check out my recent […]
Is Artichoke Extract and Forskolin Better Than CILTEP®?
On the ‘net you’ll find a lot of hype about Natural Stacks’ CILTEP® (“CILTEP” being a registered trademark of Natural Stacks LLC, and not just a generic acronym).1 If you aren’t familiar with the “CILTEP” stack, it’s a reportedly nootropic blend of herbs and nutrients first devised at the Longecity forum by Abelard Lindsay with […]
Initial Artichoke Extract and Forskolin (“CILTEP”) Test Results
If you don’t know what this is, please read my post comparing Natural Stacks’ CILTEP® with Powder City’s Artichoke Extract and Forskolin stack. I haven’t tried Natural Stacks’ version, but the two products are fairly similar and based on the same blend, and in that post I briefly touch upon why you may want to […]
3+ Effective Steps to Clear Up Sinus Congestion
Sinus problems among other recent events have brought my nootropic experiments to a nearly complete standstill. Exposure to dust hasn’t helped, and neither does the thaw of spring and the arid air that carries all the pollen around. My main problem is my body overreacts to dust and pollen, and a couple times a year […]
Sexual health hack: Garlic
The idea that garlic is healthy and good for you is taken for granted. Garlic is best known as a pungent spice used in Asian and Italian cuisine, but it’s also renowned for its ability to lower cholesterol1 and blood pressure2 : two issues that affect many people that haven’t taken control of their health. […]
