If you’re vegan, you know perfectly well how hard it is to get all the nutrients your body needs solely from your food. And when it comes to collagen - the protein that we mostly source from animal-based foods and supplements, it gets even harder. Your body can also synthesize its own collagen and help you get back your healthy glow in no time. So, how can you stimulate your body to produce sufficient amounts of collagen when you’re on a vegan or vegetarian diet? In this article, we’ll help you understand what vegan-friendly collagen is and which natural supplements...
You have probably heard that analogy of the “tiger chasing you” when talking about stress. The idea is that many, many years ago when we were cave people aka: the ultimate hippies, our day could most certainly involve running away from a saber tooth tiger.
When this would happen, our fight-or-flight response would kick in and save our butt.
From foods to facials, there are quite a few ways to boost collagen naturally in the body. The fact is that collagen, an abundant protein in your body, is not just a skincare trend. It’s an essential part of your body’s ability to do everything from maintaining bone density, to ensuring healthy joints, keeping the skin looking firm and elastic, and even promoting better cardiovascular health. However, considering your body’s collagen levels “naturally” drop as you age, many people (rightfully) seek ways to naturally maintain their collagen levels when the body’s production drops. Considering all these benefits, discovering science-backed ways...
Feeling tired and anxious at the same time seems like a paradox. However, science is full of neat little contradictions. Experts say that there is a perfect, one-to-one relationship between chronic anxiety and fatigue. Anyone who has ever experienced anxiety attacks knows how common it is to feel drained and overwhelmed right after an episode of heightened anxiety. They know what it feels like to experience a sudden, rapid heartbeat, a sense of panic, and tight, tense muscles. On the inside, their blood pressure and heart rate are rising, and the sympathetic nervous system is going into overdrive, releasing toxins...