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Cod Liver Oil Basics and Recommendations JUMP TO: Brand Recommendations - Updated 2014 Once a standard supplement in traditional European societies, cod liver oil provides fat-soluble vitamins A and D, which Dr. Price found present in the diet of primitives in amounts ten times higher than in modernized diets. Cod liver oil supplements are a must for women and their male partners, to be taken for several months before conception, and for women during pregnancy. Ask Lifehacker: Quitting caffeine Dear Lifehacker, Every afternoon around 4 o'clock I drag myself over to the office Coke machine for a much-needed kick after a post-lunch crash. I know how ridiculously addictive Coke and coffee is, and how quickly one can fall into the habit of needing caffeine just to get through the day. So how the @#%! do I wean myself off this crap? Vitamin B?
RICE (medicine) RICE is a mnemonic for 4 elements used to treat soft tissue injuries which is an acronym for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.[1][2][3] The mnemonic was introduced by Gabe Mirkin in Sportsmedicine Book (ISBN 978-0316574365) in year 1978 and has since been recanted by Gabe Mirkin on March 16th, 2014. He states 'Coaches have used my “RICE” guideline for decades, but now it appears that both Ice and complete Rest may delay healing, instead of helping...In a recent study, athletes were told to exercise so intensely that they developed severe muscle damage that caused extensive muscle soreness. Although cooling delayed swelling, it did not hasten recovery from this muscle damage'[4] RICE is considered a first-aid treatment, rather than a cure for soft tissue injuries. The aim is to manage discomfort and internal bleeding.[5] Rest is a key component of repairing the body.
Health - Alan Jacobs - The Lost World of Benzedrine Favored by artists and mathematicians, the drug powered a great deal of innovation in the 20th century. A 1939 Benzedrine inhaler ad from Smith, Kline and French Wikipedia Someone really needs to write a history of the influence of Benzedrine on American culture. For a period of about twenty years, from the 1930s to the 1950s, a good bit of American artistic and scientific energy was generated by this lively amphetamine, which was originally created by Smith, Kline, and French in 1928 as a nasal and bronchial decongestant. Soon enough people discovered that it had pleasant, useful, and energizing side-effects, which led to its use by all sorts of people who needed to boost their creative energies.
Four Keys to Kick PMS Recognizing PMS The symptoms of PMS are both mental and physical. Physical Symptoms:Headaches or migraines Water retentionSwelling of ankles, feet and hands Backache, abdominal cramps or heaviness Abdominal fullness and bloating Breast tenderness Weight gain Insomnia or sleep disruptionAcne or pimples Nausea Bloating Constipation or diarrhea Mental symptoms:Food cravings Anxiety or panic Poor concentration and/or memory Poor judgment Depression Irritability, hostility, or aggressive behavior Fatigue Sex drive changes, loss of sex drive Paranoia or increased fears Low self-esteem and poor self image Although most women do not experience the same symptoms, there are five types of PMS. They are characterized by distinct symptoms related to their underlying cause(s).
How to Increase Dopamine Levels: Foods to Eat and What to Do Dopamine is the brain’s feel good chemical, sending feelings of well-being and pleasure into your body. In addition to simply making you feel good, dopamine helps control weight, energy levels, and supports brain and heart health. Without it, we would be more fat, unhappy, and tired. But if you know how to increase dopamine levels, you can take advantage of this feel good chemical on command. The best part? You can increase dopamine levels just by eating certain foods.