Could acetylcholine be the root of your mental or physical symptoms? Acetylcholine is the primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous systems, but is also involved with the sympathetic nervous system, such as assisting with muscle contraction, vasodilation to the skin and sweating. When acetylcholine levels are too high or unopposed, as during REM sleep, the…
Top 21 liver healing foods
Our liver is extremely important for all bodily functions and health. A few important reasons why we want our liver in top-notch condition is because the liver aids in the conversion of thyroid hormone T4 to T3, stores glycogen, detoxes toxins, regulates blood sugar, and much more. If we have poor liver function, we could…
12 Best Foods to increase Androgen Receptors
Androgen receptors are crucial for the proper action and function of androgens, such as testosterone and DHT. A study in 2018 found that it’s the androgen receptor density that correlates with muscle hypertrophy and not the hormone levels themselves (R). In this article, I’ll be laying out the foods, which are most effective at increasing…
Erectile dysfunction Part 5: Porn and Masturbation
Erectile dysfunction has become one of the most prevailing sexual disorders of today and one of the most common health concerns men have. Could it be related to the increased availability of porn and the increased frequency of masturbation? There is most certainly a strong correlation and lots of scientific evidence to back it up….
How to improve insulin sensitivity the right way
Blood sugar optimization is all the rage these days. Most people believe that insulin resistance is caused by dietary carbohydrates. But it’s not. As I described in my previous article on how insulin works, high blood sugar is caused by elevated lipolysis and gluconeogenesis. If you haven’t read that article yet, do so by clicking…
Insulin: the wrongly accused hormone
Insulin is so easily villainized for causing metabolic syndrome and diabetes and that’s one of the reasons why low carb diets are all the rage these days. But is there a possibility that something is being overlooked? That is what I want to discuss with you in this article. First, why are people drawn to…
Agmatine: an absolutely amazing amino acid for your whole body
Agmatine is one of the most fascinating, and beneficial, substances. It’s a metabolite of the amino acid arginine and is created and stored in many organs, including the brain. Therefore it’s been proposed to be a neurotransmitter, as it is co-released with other neurotransmitters and acts like a neurotransmitter itself. Agmatine is amazing for the…
The Ultimate Guide to Restoring Glucose Metabolism
What if I told you a low carb diet is only a patch, not a cure. Most people with insulin resistance, elevated cholesterol, triglycerides and other metabolic disorders have issues with glucose metabolism. They can’t metabolize glucose properly and then they think glucose is to blame. It’s even gotten to the point where people think…
Lower excess estrogen: a 16 step guide
Did you know that estrogen is not only female hormone? Men can actually have equal and in some cases higher levels of estrogen than women. Men should naturally have lower levels of estrogen, and in this article, I’ll show you have to achieve that. There is three ways we can lower estrogen and inhibit it…
Is quinoa a superfood for your testosterone levels?
Is quinoa good for your testosterone? Is it even the superfood it’s made out to be? Quinoa is part of the amaranth family with edible seeds. It’s considered to be an ancient grain and even a superfood. So let’s discuss the pros and cons of it and if it could be good for your testosterone levels….