Even in ancient Greece, philosophers and scientists have pointed out that most of our problems, whether poverty, loneliness, or even illness, are found in the center of the “universe” of our body – the head. Indeed, current research by scientists proves that many ailments are not caused by a real problem in particular organ systems, organs or extremities, but it is in our head. The brain regulates many processes, and as it turns out, our emotions can also affect the body’s activity negatively or positively. The influence of psychological factors on our physiology is called psychosomatics – it is from the ancient Greek words “body” and “soul”, which, according to ancient, were inextricably linked. So what’s so special about our head? Why can it affect our body?
Fighting tiredness and chronic fatigue is a big deal for people working at the office where they need to stay focused and productive all day long. When it comes to boosting energy, the first thing occurring to our minds is a good long sleep. But what if there is no time to sleep while you need to clear your mind and boost your brainpower? In this case, you have to find out what nootropics really are (do not worry, you will not be disappointed).
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Omega-3 is a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids. This substance can be found in large quantities in such food as:
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Social anxiety disorder is so much more than just a shyness. People suffering from such phobia not just feel uncomfortable in public – they experience intense fear and panic attacks, get super nervous, can barely walk and talk. While feeling afraid and anxious in social situations is pretty normal, there are conditions which lead to significant commutation problems, cause overwhelming distraction and distress. That is why psychologists consider it crucial to distinguish between anxiety discomfort and social phobia – a severe disorder that should be treated with medications.
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Over the past five years, people’s interest in nootropics has seen a significant increase (according to Google Trends). Most of the Internet users are still wondering what nootropics really are and how they impact human’s mental abilities. They also mistakenly believe that all the products improving cognition are actually nootropics, which is definitely not true. So, it is obviously the time to debunk the most common myths about these “magic pills”.
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