by Peter James | Nov 2, 2018 | Health, Self-Development
In order to create a more balanced and healthy lifestyle you need to begin to recognize the most important back bone areas that are associated with everyday life. These areas include spirit, healthy food, water, fitness, sleep, outdoor nature, and relationships. To tell you the truth, I am no picture perfect person who lives a completely balanced life of health. Some people may look at my front page of my website and see me as someone who aspires to be rich. Honestly, I’m just someone who aspires for growth and a better lifestyle. My foundations in my life have slipped up at times and I’ve had holes and problem areas with my life that have come and gone. My performance level has been inconsistent during different times in my life which has lead to frustration. But honestly, I’d say that part of being human is going through natural ups and downs and figuring out what works best. For me the greater joy has been the self-discipline and self-reliance that develops along with sticking to healthy living by eliminating toxic foods and eating a balanced diet in combination with exercise. My personal journey towards health and wellness has been filled with obstacles along the way. I’m still designing a way to figure out how to properly balance my time for healthy meal preparation and time for my family and friends through the course of a 168 hour week. I’ve felt like I was falling short of my desired performance at various times and I’ve been prone to continuous negative self-thoughts coming from my own thought patterns. In order to discover...
by Peter James | Sep 27, 2018 | Health, Herbs, Supplements
The potent phytochemical known as cannabidiol is a phytocannabinoid derived from the industrial plant Cannabis Sativa L. It has many recently discovered healing properties that in fact can be used in order to help alleviate a host of abnormalities. The host of health benefits of hemp and particularly CBD oil listed below: Pain and InflammationAntioxidant and NeuroprotectantReliever of compulsive addiction and opioid drugsSleep aid for REM sleep disorderWakefulness aid for daytime sleepinessAnxiolytic aid for relieving anxiety and mood booster for depressionCritical aid in lipid signaling and metabolic effects with diabetes complicationsTherapeutic potential for cancer, obesity, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular diseasesTherapeutic potential for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis In addition to what’s mentioned above. CBD is noted to boost memory, combat inflammation, and increase restful sleep. Many are hesitant to try CBD oil derived from the flowers of industrial hemp plants. This is mainly due to its close resemblance to it’s relatives Cannabis Ruderalis, Cannabis Sativa, and Cannabis Indica which are higher in the psychoactive phytochemical THC (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol). Although Cannabis Sativa L is a close relative of Indica and Sativa, it does not have more than .3% THC which is the main psychoactive property that produces that noted “euphoric high” that people often associate with cannabis. It is important to note that Industrial hemp is Cannabis Sativa L. The relative Cannabis Ruderalis is native to Eastern Europe and Russia and also happens to be lower in THC content. There is a lot of promising medical research backing up CBD oil which can make it an excellent alterative treatment for many people across the globe due to its ability to affect the Endocannabinoid...
by Peter James | Jun 12, 2018 | Herbs, Supplements
Over the course of time, tea has helped to bring healing power to those who seek health and well-being. Tea has been around for centuries and it has played a big role in alternative medicine over the years as people have trusted folk remedies that have modern medicine now backing up the benefits. Herbalists, Naturopathic doctors, and scientists have studied the antioxidant properties of tea in order to better understand the benefits and how to turn back the hands of time by activating anti-aging hormones. In addition, drinking tea is an excellent way of boosting the bodies level of antioxidants. Drinking herbal tea can lead to numerous benefits including: Fighting colds and flu viruses.Stress relief.Digestive aid.Slowing the aging process.Suppressing the appetite.Preventing insomnia. In case you’re wondering what the best teas are for helping with the aging process and giving you a more youthful glow here are some of the best herbal options: Ginseng This adaptogen root is known for rejuvenating the body and the mind. This tea is used to help fight fatigue, depression, and stress. The American ginseng is preferred for preventing wrinkles and rejuvenating skin. Ginseng has a reputation of being a longevity boosting herb that can improve stamina and well-being. This tea is also believed to enhance brainpower, energy, and the immune system.The picture includes Korean ginseng which has other medicinal properties that differ from American Ginseng.Rooibos This tea also known as “red tea” has been around for over 200 years and has been gaining popularity within the U.S. This herb has powerful antioxidants like black tea, green tea, and oolong white tea. The polyphenols present...
by Peter James | May 8, 2018 | Supplements
If you’re currently looking for something that’ll give you an extra boost of energy that isn’t as taxing on your body, I’d suggest looking into a pre-workout powder. Although pre-workout drinks are arguably unhealthy, they still seem to beat a red bull, monster drink, rockstar, or coca cola. With that said, pre-workout drink powders offer a lot of different ingredients. The primary ingredients found typically consists of a base of beta alanine, B vitamins, branch chain amino acids, caffeine, and creatine monohydrate. Three main ingredients that I mentioned above are super helpful in the process of building more strength in the body. Those compounds include caffeine, creatine monohydrate, and beta-alanine. One big difference that pre-workout drinks offer is that the majority of them have artificial sweeteners as a sugar replacement which makes the powder calorie suppressed. With this in mind, pre-workout drinks can help as a performance aid and enhancer in the gym with weight lifting and some minor cardio. If you work long days and have a lot of studying on your schedule, it can help your performance to take a pre-workout powder. If you’re currently wondering what powders are on the market, there are plenty available to choose from. To find out which powder’s are the best and most stimulating, please read further to find out. Here are a few of the most stimulating pre-workout powder’s available: Bang This pre-workout has a very effective combination of ingredients with 7.5 grams of BCAA’s, 6 grams of L-Citrulline Malate, 2.4 grams of beta-alanine, 2.5 grams of betaine anhydrous, and 5 grams of creatine monohydrate. It is popularly sold in...
by Peter James | May 2, 2018 | Nutrition, Supplements
Plant Proteins When it comes to picking a good quality plant based protein powder there are many different options for people to choose from. You may be thinking to yourself, is it possible for me to go meat-less? The answer is of course, you just have to re-arrange your diet, and slowly start introducing more plant based protein sources. For some, taking a plant based protein powder is a great option. Especially if you happen to be lactose intolerant, vegan, or simply looking for a way to incorporate more protein variety besides animal based sources. By adding a plant based protein powder into your diet, it really will taste much better if you mix it with a milk substitute such as almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, or hemp milk. Heck, you can even mix it with orange juice too, and it will mix much better than using water. So if you are looking to make the switch to plant proteins from casein, beef, or whey just remember that there are definitely other good options. Maybe you’re wondering, what are some of the best plant based protein powders available on the market? Here is a list of some of the top plant based protein supplement products available: Genceutical Plant Head Protein This specific protein powder has been one of my favorite containers of plant based protein. The sources of protein include chlorella algae based protein, cranberry protein, brown rice protein, pea protein, and hemp protein. Plant Head Protein is one of Nature’s Highest Quality Plant Based Protein powders. It has 15 g Protein. It is Gluten Free, Non GMO,...
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