Caffeine, a stimulant found in coffee, tea, and over 60 plants, is a widely consumed “energy booster.” However, its energizing effects are more illusion than reality—caffeine doesn’t create energy but instead borrows it from the body’s future reserves, especially as the body desensitizes to it, requiring more for the same effects. Here’s how it works…
Read MoreI’m sure you are familiar with “flu season” and the uptick in illnesses during the winter. This yearly cycle usually starts to ramp up at the end of September. Most people blame this on the “back to school” time of the year, with kids spreading bugs between each other and then bringing them home to…
Read MoreThe FDA term GRAS stands for “Generally Recognized As Safe,” regarding food and chemical additives and ingredients. Over 1000 chemical additives are currently used in processed food that are neither safety reviewed nor tested by the FDA, which includes natural flavors. According to a long-standing FDA ruling from the 1950s, food companies can conclude that…
Read MoreFor centuries, people turned to nature for remedies to ease suffering, often observing how a plant’s appearance provided clues to its healing properties. Ancient physicians believed these visual cues were part of a divine design, guiding them toward cures. By the medieval period, the idea that a plant’s resemblance to a body part revealed its…
Read MoreEmbarking on a fitness journey can be challenging, but personal training makes it a lot easier and more effective. With a personal trainer, you receive one-on-one guidance tailored to your unique fitness needs. This ensures you’re not just working out but doing the right exercises that match your goals and abilities. Moreover, personalized fitness plans…
Read MoreThere are many techniques we use at X Gym to help members reach their goals faster and easier than they ever thought possible. Below is an Xample of just one of these hacks to give you a little taste. To find your unique hack though, we would have you take our Brain Type Test to…
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