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How 10 Minutes of Meditation Can Greatly Benefit You

Meditation? Not your forte? Not even just 10 simple minutes of meditation? Is improving quality of life and not dying early your forte? I thought it might be, so let’s chat about meditation. All I am asking for is 10 minutes here. Speaking of minutes, there are approximately 1,440 minutes in a day, 10,080 in a week, over 40,000 in a month, and 525,600 in a year. Now that’s a lot of time! Or at least it sounds that way. However, our reality (since perception is reality) seems that from the moment we wake up, to the time we lay

The Amazing Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Fasting is becoming a popular dietary protocol despite it having nothing to do with eating food at all. Contrary to common believe, fasting is no novel approach. In fact, fasting has been around as long as man has and there have even been references to this practice in the bible. Ben Franklin was even quoted saying, “the best of all medicine is resting and fasting.” This is because the art of fasting can not only be healthy but also therapeutic. Let’s start from the beginning. What is Fasting? Fasting is the avoidance of food and in some cases liquid for

10 Signs That You’re Getting Brain Fog

Brain fog may sound like a minor occurrence but to the person requiring high cognitive output on a daily basis, brain fog can be debilitating. Brain fog can reduce your productivity in your field as well as impair the quality of your work. Regardless of whether you are a professional athlete, a businessman, or a taxi driver, experiencing brain fog can be frustrating and detrimental. There can be several reasons why someone experiences brain fog. It could be related to sleep duration, sleep quality, hydration status, stress levels, and many more. Brain fog can last a day or two or

The 2018 Mushroom Superfood Supplements Guide

Mushrooms are Unique Little Superfoods: Mushrooms are not plants, nor are they animals. In fact, mushrooms are within their very own kingdom known as Fungi. They appear to grow like plants, yet lack the many key components of plants such as roots, seeds, chlorophyll, and the ability to produce their own food. Like animals, they consume their food, but not by grazing or hunting. They break down organic matter, similar to bacteria. This action helps to recycle nutrients in the natural system. By being such a unique life form and occupying their very own kingdom, mushrooms, and other fungi, have

Smart Drugs that Tim Ferriss Uses From Teas to Nootropics

Tim Ferriss, as you most likely already know, is an author, blogger, podcaster, entrepreneur, and the list goes on, that has helped many with health, fitness, and just overall life hacking to improve their quality of living. He was just recently named No. 53 on “The 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness” list. So what this guy does with his own health is something to take notice of. He is also the best selling author of the 4-Hour Workweek, Tool of Titans (Read our review of Tool of Titans ) and Tribe of Mentors. Tim’s Beginning with Smart

5 Ways Nootropics Can Help You Achieve More At Work

Nootropics are products that can impact our brain in ways that improve overall cognitive function. Nootropics are very popular today in nearly all work settings as people are continuously looking to gain an edge over competitors. There is a long list of popular nootropics out there and while some are available to the public, others require a prescription. Certain nootropics may also have safety concerns regarding the frequent use of these compounds but this article is focusing strictly on what the general class of nootropics can do for you. 1. Laser Focus Improved mental focus is one of the greatest

Brain Octane vs. MCT Oil: What’s the Difference?

MCT oil has been increasing in popularity over the last few years, however, few really know the function and purpose of these supplements. Now that there are many companies coming out with their own version of this product, it is important for you to become educated so you can choose the right product for you! Bulletproof is the makers of Brain Octane which is a purer form of MCT specifically C8 (caprylic acid). What is MCT Oil? MCT stands for medium chain triglyceride. The fat that we consume and the fat stored in our body are known as fatty acids. While

Why Successful People are using Nootropics to Get an Edge

From Silicon Valley execs to marines to hedge fund managers, they are using nootropics to perform better at what they do. In the world we live in today, people will do whatever it takes to be successful in their given field. For some of the most successful people, this means adhering to an intense work schedule that the common person would get tired just thinking about. On top of this, some of these jobs require a high cognitive output which can be rather taxing mentally. How does an individual keep up with the demands of a job that requires many

10 Morning Routines That Successful People like Tony Robbins and Tim Ferriss Do Everyday

Wash, rinse, repeat, be successful. That’s a great recipe for both clean hair and creating successful people. What does that even mean? Simple, routines help us accomplish more. You want clean hair? You follow those steps each time and get a positive result. You want to be successful? Then make a routine. To be even more successful, execute that routine in the morning. By starting out the right way you create and fuel success from start to finish each and every day. Who do Routines Work for? A routine is something you do without fail to get a result. To