WHAT IT IS Docosahexaenoic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid, an essential building block of brain tissue that is crucial for communication between neurons.
Choline
WHAT IT IS Choline is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, essential for memory and cognition. Also, it is a phospholipid that helps promote neuronal membrane fluidity, which is important for communication between brain cells. One form of this fat,…
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
WHAT IT IS Acetyl-L-carnitine is a molecule found naturally throughout the body that helps to transport fats into the mitochondria, the tiny energy “factories” in all living cells. ALC is closely related to carnitine, a natural amino acid that is…
Bacopa Monniera
WHAT IT IS Bacopa monniera, more commonly known as the Brahmi plant (which means “Creator” in Sanskrit), is one of the most popular brain tonics in the pantheon of Ayurvedic remedies. In India, people of all ages have been taking…
Ginseng
WHAT IT IS Ginseng is another adaptogen, used for thousands of years throughout Asia, Europe, and America. There are many types of ginseng, but some herbalists and physicians suggest that Siberian ginseng may be the most potent type, and Siberian…
Ashwagandha
WHAT IT IS Also known as “Indian ginseng,” ashwagandha is the aromatic root of Withania somnifera, a tall branching shrub with pale yellow-green flowers, cultivated in India and North America. REPORTED EFFECTS Ashwagandha is believed to nurture and clear the…
Kicking Butts
by Amy Allison WHETHER FIRST- OR SECONDHAND, smoking has been conclusively linked to respiratory problems, multiple cancers, and cardiovascular disease. Breaking free of a tobacco habit isn’t easy, but natural remedies are there to lend a gentle yet effective hand.…
Maitake
This Japanese mushroom may protect you from cancer and cut your cholesterol levels. It may also enhance the immunity of HIV patients – supplement brief by Jaime Berry What It Is Maitake is an edible mushroom that grows in clusters…
Acupuncture and Osteoporosis
by Honora Lee Wolfe With recent revelations in the news about the possible dangers of long-term Hormone Replacement Therapy, many women are searching for other possible methods of preventing osteoporosis and other degenerative diseases related to hormonal decline after menopause.…