Supplements & Vaccines: How to Maximise The Effectiveness of Vaccination The key to ending this pandemic once and for all is going to rely on vaccination. No vaccine is 100% effective, but there are things we can do to maximise their effects through supplementation. This involves taking steps to minimise factors that can reduce the

Nutrient Absorption & Metabolism A Primer On Nutrient Absorption & Metabolism The human body is well-equipped to break the foods we each into tiny particles and absorb them into the bloodstream, where they can be used to drive growth and cell metabolism.  But sometimes, this process isn't as efficient as we'd like, and the supplements

The Science of Motivation What is Motivation? Motivation is the process that initiates and maintains the action of goal-orientated behaviour. This process is an intimate part of the human condition. It’s what drives us to find food when we’re hungry, seek the comforts of other people when we’re lonely, or complete assignments that are due

Understanding Stress: Fight, Flight, or Freeze The fight or flight response is the body's natural response to stress. It's designed to give us an advantage or a boost when we're faced with danger. At least, that's what it's supposed to do. Today, the fight or flight response becomes active from actions that aren't immediately detrimental

How Social Media Causes Depression In today’s world, people are more likely to be on social media than not. In the UK alone roughly 45% of people are on at least one social media platform — most are using several on a daily basis.  Despite how common social media is, there are few studies exploring

Stress, Anxiety, & Poor Immunity: How to Avoid Getting Sick Stress is one of the most common causes of low immunity.  One of the many roles of the body’s stress hormone, cortisol, is to inhibit the immune system.  The idea is that by turning off systems that are not immediately necessary for dealing with the

What Are the Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies? (And How to Fix Them) The human body requires many different nutrients to thrive. Some nutrients can be manufactured in the body from other sources — others are considered essential because it must be obtained from the diet. Here, we’ll cover 6 of the most common nutritional deficiencies

Top 5 Nutritional Supplements To Take This Fall The best supplements to use in the fall and winter are different from the best supplements in the summer.  Cold weather forces us to congregate indoors, places strain on the immune system, and alters our circadian rhythm and mood — all of which can be avoided through clever

Self-care for mental health is an underrated practice these days. The way you think and the emotions you feel play a critical role in your wellbeing, ability to work, and be productive and maintain healthy relationships.  But optimal mental health takes work. It’s something we have to put some effort into each day.  Here, we’ll

Inositol is a popular health supplement for supporting stress and anxiety, regulating hormone function, and improving fertility.  Folate (or folic acid) is another helpful nutrient used to drive cellular replication and the production of DNA.  Chromium is a trace mineral used to regulate blood sugar levels by supporting insulin.  When combined together, all three of