Anandamide is named after the Sanskrit word Ananda. Ananda, in Sanskrit, means bliss or divine joy. So what is anandamide, and why was it named after a term that means bliss? Anandamide is part of a group of fatty acid derivatives called endocannabinoids. Enodcannabinoids are neurotransmitters that regulate your emotions.
Agency is a concept in psychology that refers to the capacity of individuals to act. Action, as we all know, is the primary driver of growth, development, and learning. So how much agency do you have? What is preventing you from having more? All of us desire the ability to
How thick are your arteries? I doubt any of you have ever thought about it before. But by the end of this article, I hope to convince you to care. In case you do not know, your arteries carry blood away from your heart and into your body. Roughly five
Are you old enough to remember a time when going out in the sun was associated with skin cancer? News headlines would tell us how risky it was to spend time in the sun. But before we talk about the sun and skin cancer, let us first discuss how you
LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is one of the components of what you call cholesterol. Cholesterol, as you may know, is a dreaded lipid or fat that many fear. In truth, LDL, or cholesterol, is anything but dangerous. In fact, LDL is vital to your survival. It is too much LDL
Probiotics, as you know, are wonderful for you. Kefir, kimchi, kanji, pickles, or yoghurt, for example. They have a positive impact on your gut health. But have you considered the effect of probiotics on oral health? Oral health is a neglected topic. Think of an upset mother yelling at her
Curcumin is a well-known agent that down-regulates markers for cancer. To my knowledge, the best curcumin in the world is grown in Lakhadong, in Meghalaya, the state in which I was born. My visionary father set up a factory within a stone's throw from the area Recently, curcumin
Dolce Far Niente. Don't you hear words or phrases whose mere sound makes you want to do whatever it means? In this case, Dolce Far Niente means the sweetness of doing nothing. Before I say anything else, let me admit that I am anything but. I cherish my
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, is a neurological condition. Many children suffer from it. It goes undiagnozed in many cases, well into adulthood. We dismiss it as growing pangs. But is ADHD connected to a weak or poor gut? Let's start at the beginning. Many people undergo
You want to live long? I'll bet you do. If you do, you might want to get your head around something known as Yamanaka factors. Shinya Yamanaka, a Nobel laureate (2012), was granted the coveted prize for demonstrating that even older cells could be reprogrammed. But I get
Breathing! Its instinctive. But let me teach you different techniques of breathing that you can use for your benefit. Shortness of breath can occur with sudden onset. Possible triggers include exertion or stress. If it is exertion, sit down, put your head down, and breathe in with your mouth and
Inflammation occurs when your body is out of balance. With the lifestyles we lead, that is likely true for most of us. One reason for our bodies to be inflamed is our lifestyle. Excessive calories, excessive weight, and a sedentary lifestyle. So if you have inflammation, should you exercise or