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The 11 Best Reasons to Supplement With Schisandra

Schisandra is an adaptogenic herb with thousands of years of use in traditional medicine in East Asia. (R) Some 35 compounds have been isolated to date, (R) with many found to have unique benefits across the spectrum I detail below. I’ve noticed it improves my sleep and my mood when I take it consistently.

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Why Benzodiazepenes Benefit Chronic Fatigue

Benzos like Xanax and Klonopin are some of the most powerful therapies I’ve come across for treating my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. They boost my energy – paradoxically – for one to three days after taking a dose, and this is typical among people with CFS. Let’s dig into the science of how benzos address some …

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The 7 Most Likely Reasons You’re Always Tired

With all the demands on us today, it’s no wonder that  we rely on caffeine and sugar just to stay awake. Low-quality sleep and on-the-go eating compound the stress of long commutes, child-rearing and working. Having lived with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since 2011, I’ve learned just how inadequate most doctors are in curing fatigue. Self-care, …

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How to Focus, Relax and Lose Weight Through Aromatherapy

From apple pie to perfume, scents open a vault of associations that provoke joy, nostalgia, or desire. Smell has its seat in the limbic system, the part of the nervous system that determines emotional responses. Researchers are discovering that common herbal and floral essential oils have therapeutic uses with few side effects.