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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! β Natural SSRI Alternatives for ADHD Support. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is most commonly diagnosed in children, but it can also persist into adulthood. While selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed for the treatment of ADHD, some people prefer natural alternatives due to concerns about side effects or a desire to explore alternative treatment options. In this article, I will explore natural alternatives to SSRIs for the treatment of ADHD. Iβll review the basics of ADHD, the role of SSRIs in traditional ADHD treatment, and the search for natural alternatives. Iβll also cover the potential of diet, supplements, lifestyle adjustments, and mindfulness techniques as alternatives to SSRI medication in managing ADHD symptoms. Keep reading...β Why a Vegan Diet is Dangerous for Developing Children. The health benefits of a vegan diet in adults are highly controversial. In kids, a vegan diet could be catastrophic. A new research study from Finland shows that a vegan diet creates numerous deficiencies in babies and toddlers. Keep reading...While Iβm not surprised by the findings, I hope that the plant-based diet folks wake up to the long-term risks of such a diet in young and developing human beings. Myokines: Pharmaceutical-Like Effects of Strength Training. Strength training, along with optimal sleep and a high-protein diet, could be considered a preventative treatment as well as a medical therapy. Benefits of resistance training include:
Thatβs quite a list of health benefits. If a drug did all that, it would be a bigger seller than a COVID-19 vaccine. Keep reading...β β β β Consistent Exercise = Better Sleep. Data from 4400 men and women over 10 years shows that those who consistently exercise for at least an hour, at least two times per week, get better sleep. They're 42% less likely to have trouble falling asleep, 22% less likely to have symptoms of insomnia, and 55% more likely to be normal sleepers. Exercise is a powerful sleep aid! Keto may slow Alzheimer's. Research from the University of California, Davis, shows that a ketogenic diet may slow the progression of Alzheimer's. The research was done on animals, so it's possible that it won't have the same effect on humans. However, Alzheimer's is associated with insulin resistance, so it's likely that a ketogenic diet would be beneficial in humans with the same condition. Increasing fiber may protect your brain with age. A new study showed that in 12 weeks, people over the age of 60 were able to significantly improve memory just by taking a fiber supplement. Good fiber sources (like GBX Seed Fiber) improve the makeup of the gut microbiome, which directly affects brain function. If you're over 60 years old, write this tip down, at least until you start using fiber. After that, hopefully, you'll remember it. The U.S. fell to a new low in nationwide happiness. The United States now ranks 23rd out of 143 countries for happiness, falling from 15th last year. We rank 62nd in the world for those under 30 years old. Whatever could be contributing to America's unhappiness? That's a rhetorical question. β Fishing for Testosterone. Among older men, a higher intake of low-fat fish is associated with higher testosterone levels. I think this is interesting because it's pretty hard to eat tilapia and cod without adding some butter. So, if the fish was lean to begin with, but you add butter afterwards, the fish is still considered "lean fish," right? Joking aside, it's worth it to include more fish in your diet anyway. β Bifidobacterium improves body composition. A new meta-analysis shows that consumption of Bifidobacterium genus probiotics can help lower body fat and visceral fat. Resistance training + cheese consumption = Better body comp. That's right. A new study shows that combining resistance training and cheese consumption improves body composition AND gut health. The next logical question is, which type of cheese is best? Cheddar, Mozzarella, Gouda, Goat, or something else? You know how we're told the "evidence" suggests that eating red meat raises the risk of colorectal cancer? Based on a review of the "evidence," it turns out that there's no data to support that assumption. β β 10 Daily Habits that Often Drain 90 Percent of Our Peace and Joy (Marc & Angel Hack Life). You ultimately become what you repeatedly do. If your habits arenβt helping you, theyβre hurting you. Here are some fairly common and widespread examples of the latter that will drain all your peace and joy, day after day, if you let them. Keep reading...β How nature can alter our sense of time (The Conversation). Do you ever get that feeling that there arenβt enough hours in the day? That time is somehow racing away from you, and it is impossible to fit everything in. But then, you step outside into the countryside and suddenly everything seems slower, more relaxed, like time has somehow changed. Itβs not just you - recent research showed nature can regulate our sense of time. Keep reading...β β β β |
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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...
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...