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The idea of nootropics is something of a holy grail for some, and a Pandora's box for others. A drug that can improve cognitive function could be of great benefit to many, but the term has been widely used for all manner of different substances, from snake oil to organic foods to untested chemicals. So what are nootropics, and are there any alternatives to scary-sounding chemicals with who knows what side effects? What, Exactly are Nootropics? The word "nootropic" is a compound word in Greek. It's made of the word noos, meaning mind, and tropein, meaning "towards". Nootropics, then, are...

Back in 2014, Soylent made waves in the dietary industry as it ran an ultimately successful crowdfunding campaign on the promise of making a nutritionally complete meal replacement powder. Soon after, several other companies tried to get in on the game, and some of them succeeded. Now the market is spoiled for choice, with products like Huel, Ample, and Ambronite all competing with Soylent to be your one meal replacement. What Are Meal Replacements? First, let's talk about meal replacements in general. What are they and how do they work? Meal replacements are pretty much exactly what they sound like....

There has been a lot of active discussion over the last few years about the organic label for food, and how the laws that enforce what is and isn't organic are so toothless that the label is meaningless. If you thought food was the only industry affected by these kinds of meaningless rules and laws, well, you'd be sorely mistaken. Cosmetics are one of the least regulated industries with a public perception of regulation. There are all manner of different buzzwords and catch-all terms that sounds fine but might hide a dark secret. When you're putting something on your skin,...

Moringa Juice is a health trend, but it's not a new health trend. The "Drumstick Tree", as it is known, is a tree that has been praised for its health benefits for thousands of years. That's nothing new for herbal medicines and remedies, but the eye of modern science has turned its way. Is Moringa Juice healthy, is it good for you, or is it just another snake oil? The Science of the Moringa Tree Moringa Oleifera, also known as the Drumstick Tree, is a subtropical tree native to southern Asia and parts of Africa. It's drought-resistant and widely cultivated...