In learning more about the -afinil family of drugs like adrafinil, modafinil and armodafinil, I learned something very important: these drugs seem to boost alertness in part due to their action on histamine levels in the hypothalamus. 1 Cleverly, some people have resorted to taking antihistamine medications to counteract some of the problems associated with […]
How to stop heartburn
Heartburn isn’t a malady I’m chronically afflicted with, but I’ve had to deal a lot with heartburn after eating certain foods, especially as of late. Over the holidays the problem has only been exacerbated due to eating too much and drinking too much alcohol. I’d say the latter is my biggest vice. Since we’re well […]
A primer on tinctures
Supplements, particularly herbal ones, come in a variety of forms. Liquid tinctures, or alcohol extractions of herbs are one form of herbal supplementation, but are seldom recognized outside of the “alternative health” world. Nonetheless, in many cases they can (and should) be considered over capsules or other dubious extractions. What are tinctures and why should […]
Turmeric and curcumin for inflammation, painkilling and more
Turmeric and its yellow colorizer, curcumin, seemed like something that old people take for their joints. However, after some reading I’ve realized it may be good for people of all ages. Turmeric’s active compound curcumin just happens to be a potent anti-inflammatory that benefits the health of several systems throughout the body according to numerous […]
