Serotonin, also known as “the happy chemical”, plays a significant role in overall human health, especially in regulating mood. It is a hormone and a neurotransmitter synthesized from the essential amino acid called tryptophan. Serotonin is mainly produced in the gut and the central nervous system, stored in blood platelets, and involved in the functioning […]
Coconut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from raw coconut palm fruit (Cocos nucifera). It consists of 90% saturated fatty acids, but also contains small amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as oleic acid, linoleic acid, and stearic acid. It has a long history in cooking, yet coconut oil is also widely used […]
Spring has officially arrived! As temperature rises, we all get more and more excited, so it is the perfect time to gradually upgrade our facial and body care routine to skyrocket our confidence! It is no secret that we really love DIY beauty recipes, so we are delighted to share with you two of our […]
Protein is one of the three main macronutrients -along with carbohydrates and fats- that the human body needs to function optimally. Like other biological macromolecules, such as polysaccharides and nucleic acids, proteins are essential parts of organisms and participate in virtually every process within cells. Many of them are enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions and […]
The rapid evolution of technology, along with expansive digitalization, has greatly simplified many demanding and time-consuming tasks of everyday life, thus turning many jobs into the so-called “desk jobs”. In the modern labor market, more and more people are spending long hours in front of a computer, doing sedentary work. In addition, the unexpected advent […]
The time when children ran unrestricted and played carefree in neighborhoods and sandlots is gone. Nowadays, things have changed and there is rarely the time, opportunity, or safety for free play in neighborhoods. In addition, computers, the internet, and electronic devices have shaped new dynamics in the gaming world, as now, children prefer to play […]
There are some people (the so-called “morning people”) who wake up with loads of energy, joy, cheerfulness, and optimism, while others find it difficult to get out of bed, feeling sluggish, non-energetic, and unmotivated. Waking up tired too often may not be a symptom of an underlying sleep habit (poor sleep quality, insomnia) or physical […]
Skin acts as the human’s body natural shield against adverse environmental influences and, therefore, it is absolutely essential to maintain it always healthy, so that it can unhinderedly perform its natural functions. It hosts the microbiome, a collection of beneficial microorganisms that constitute an integral part of its natural defense against external attacks. Also, it […]
Normally, the human body consists of about 60% water, which is distributed in all tissues and makes up a large part of the blood and organs. However, it is possible that the amount of water in the body -or fluids in general- increases above normal levels, leading to the so-called water retention, which is usually […]
Undoubtedly, taking care of the intimate area daily and properly is important. However, we should be particularly cautious about intimate hygiene in the summer, since it brings excessive heat and humidity (due to bathing or perspiration) – both of which are conditions for bacteria to thrive in. Therefore, it is important to maintain the following […]
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