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Good afternoon Nikkola Newsletterers! Last week, I asked about what you're struggling with the most. I know sleep is a common concern for people, but I wasn't expecting that it would be the top issue of all. Though it wasn't overwhelmingly dominant, it still took the top spot. I think there's a lot more I could write on the topic to give you guidance and encouragement, so I'll focus more on strategies to improve your sleep with some of my upcoming blog posts. Clearly, there's a need for help with stress, hormones, exercise, diet, and digestive issues as well, so I'm certainly not going to ignore those topics. Enjoy this week's carefully curated newsletter! Amare Mood+: Supercharged Mental and Physical Stress Relief. Stress is one of the most significant contributors to poor mental and physical health in the Western world. The answer isn’t to avoid all stress. It’s to enhance your resilience to stress, and Amare Mood+ is one of the best adaptogenic supplements to do just that. Keep reading... More Research Support for a High-Protein Diet for Weight Loss. Another study adds to the evidence that a high-protein diet is best for weight loss. I’ve been promoting the health benefits of a high-protein diet for years. During that time, research and experience have only added evidence to the idea that a high-protein diet is ideal for weight management. A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition adds further evidence to protein’s impact on body fat. Keep reading... Higher coffee intakes are associated with slower cognitive decline and reduced risk of Alzheimer's. The study found that for those who drink one cup of coffee and increase it to two per day, they reduce their risk of cognitive decline by eight percent after 18 months. I'm glad my parents are big coffee drinkers and that I followed suit with them (though I do prefer espressos or Americanos since we got started with Amare). Feeling sleep deprived but still need to perform at your best? You know I'll recommend drinking your Happy Juice Stack, but you might also want to add a serving of creatine. A single dose improves cognitive performance even if you're mentally fatigued. Another creatine study shows benefits for older adults. Creatine enhances physical function, strength, and lean body mass in older adults, whether they're healthy or have a chronic disease. Weed smoking is bad for your cardiovascular system. A new study shows that smoking weed each day increases heart attack risk by 25% and stroke risk by 42%. Higher caffeine intakes may reduce the risk of obesity and osteoarthritis. Yep, you read that right. Higher intakes of caffeine over time may protect the body from developing obesity and osteoarthritis. If you're sensitive to caffeine, it might not be for you, but if you're not, you don't need to fear consuming it. That's probably counter to what some "health coaches" on social media will say, but it's the truth based on science. |
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Good afternoon Nikkola Newsletterers! And Happy Easter! I hope that you find time to enjoy with friends or family this holiday weekend. And if you're a Christian, like me, I hope you're able to spend time in praise and worship for what Christ did for all who believe. He is risen! Enjoy this week's carefully curated newsletter! 📖 From THE Blog Natural SSRI Alternatives for ADHD Support. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms...
Good afternoon Nikkola Newsletterers! Holy moly. This newsletter is LOADED with new studies and news, all from the past week. I hope that you use it to be more informed and empowered, not to get discouraged or frustrated. Especially because today is International Happiness Day. Whatever is going on in your life, good or bad, I hope you take some time today to find some joy. And i you can't find some joy, start with gratitude. When you're grateful, it's easier to find joy. And happiness. Oh,...
Good afternoon Nikkola Newsletterers! We're on vacation this week in Florida. For the reasons I wrote about in this article, I'm limiting my use of sunglasses. You might want to try doing the same if you're going on vacation this spring. We're visiting some friends who've had some incredible results from their Amare products, so that's fun to talk about. They're also "bangers" (a new term I learned) in Pickle Ball. We'll play a lot of that while we're here, though Vanessa and I are well below...