One of the steps in overcoming anxiety, particularly social anxiety, is to reduce or altogether eliminate the appearance that you are anxious (regardless of whether you still feel anxious inside or not). How we perceive ourselves is influenced by other's opinions of us. If the general consensus from people you meet is that you're awkward, shy, and riddled with anxiety, you … [Read more...] about Overcome Your Anxiety with the Help of Beta Blockers
Archives for December 2013
MSM Supplement: Beneficial for Osteoarthritis and More!
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a chemical that is commonly found in animals, plants, and even humans, but can also be synthesized in a laboratory. Some other sources of MSM include fruits and vegetables, soils, poultry, fish, and eggs. Another name for MSM is organic sulfur, which is a compound in our bodies that is naturally made. Why do I need MSM? What most of us don’t … [Read more...] about MSM Supplement: Beneficial for Osteoarthritis and More!
Are Collagen Supplements Effective in Improving Your Skin?
You've probably heard that collagen supplements can reduce the effects of aging on your skin. Is it true that there is a way to slow down the aging process, or altogether reverse it? Could collagen supplements be the answer to it all? Collagen is a big factor in how your skin looks because it is a protein found in the connective tissues running through your body. Over the … [Read more...] about Are Collagen Supplements Effective in Improving Your Skin?
The Effects of Alcohol on GABA in the Brain
Drinking can make a person lower their inhibitions. For example. it can make a withdrawn person open up, to feel more comfortable in situations where they might otherwise be extremely anxious in when less tipsy or otherwise completely sober. Knowing that GABA is a major inhibitor in the brain that limits the production of many chemicals which might cause one to feel anxious or … [Read more...] about The Effects of Alcohol on GABA in the Brain
Find Out How GABA Benefits You
This article will serve as a brief overview into how GABA benefits you. For those of you looking to find a more comprehensive article as to how GABA works, i.e. the complex mechanisms behind the process, then please check out my article here. Essentially, GABA is an inhibitor found in the brain that limits the creation of too many chemicals that may cause overexcitement by … [Read more...] about Find Out How GABA Benefits You