Quick fact. Ready? Soluble fibre is especially good for helping one to feel fuller at meals. Why? Because by binding to water in the gut, it creates a gelatinous mass which fills the stomach up, sending signals to the brain of satiety.
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Quick fact. Ready? Beta brain waves are often emitted during our day to day lives. They are associated with the workings of our conscious mind, and are often associated with feelings of stress, anxiety, and worry. With more Beta waves being emitted, stress becomes more and more of a problem in today's busy society. So take a moment to breathe, reflect, and appreciate this beautiful thing called life.
Quick fact. Ready? Caffeine acts on the brain by blocking the binding of the molecule adenosine, which would normally cause feelings of drowsiness. What else is that caffeine causes some degree of vasoconstriction in the blood vessels leading to the brain, thus leading to a slightly reduced blood flow. This is one of the reasons why caffeine should never ever be over-consumed, and should be handled with care.
Quick fact. Ready? Tao is a kind of protein that surrounds and protects neurons in the brain. With a hard hit to the head, such as a concussion, the amount of Tao increases. This may be good initially, but with continued head trauma, the Tao may begin to build up. Be careful, for too much of this protein surrounding neurons has the potential to disrupt one's level of cognitive functioning and/or concentration. Please, always take of your yourself, protect your body, and ensure that you are taking safety precautions no matter what. Wearing a bike helmet and seat belt may not make you the coolest kid on the block, but your health is far more important than anything else!
Quick fact. Ready? St. John's Wort is a natural plant extract that has been shown to aid with weight loss and boost one's mood. How? By increasing the amount of serotonin production with in the brain. With more feel good hormones released during a meal, one tends to feel more satisfied with what they're currently enjoying!
Quick fact. Ready? While we are asleep, our brain goes into a 'detoxifying' mode, in which it washes away any debris that may have caught onto it. If one gets insufficient sleep, some of this plaque may remain on the brain, and one may experience more confusion and difficulty thinking if this chronic sleep deprivation persists.
Quick fact. Ready? Anti acids are often taken to help treat the symptoms of acid reflux or 'heart burn'. It does this by reducing the amount of hydrochloric acid that our stomach produces. This may be beneficial when it comes to relieving symptoms, however less stomach acid may also cause poorer digestion of food, as well as an increased susceptibility for harmful bacteria to make it into our stomachs. Be careful if you do choose to take anti acids, for too much may cause more harm than good.