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How We Build Products for High-Performing Minds — Without Claims
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ageing, ageing population, behaviour, Blu Brain, brain health, brain supplement, clarity, cognitive function, cognitive health, connections, depression, diet, discovery, exercise, food, memory, mental health, mindfulness, nootropics, nutraceuticals, nutrition, planning, pressure, seniors, stability, supplements, trendsReading Time: 5 minutes. Most people don’t realise how much noise and unproven promises shape the products aimed at high-performing minds. We take a different route: we don’t lead with claims, hacks, or shortcuts. Instead, we start with the science, the data, and the real constraints of human biology. From there, we design for clarity,…
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High-Dose Methylene Blue: Side Effects and Risks Explained
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age-related changes, blood pressure, breastfeeding, causes, comfort, communication, concentration, depression, elderly, history, hydration, medications, memory, Methylene Blue, oxidative stress, pain management, planning, pregnancy, pressure, risk factors, stability, strength, supplements, symptoms, therapies, therapyReading Time: 14 minutes. High-dose methylene blue (>7 mg/kg) entails significant risks and requires careful medical supervision. Common side effects include blue-green skin discolouration, temperature regulation issues, and gastrointestinal distress. More serious complications can develop, particularly in patients taking serotonergic medications, where serotonin syndrome may occur. Critical adverse reactions include respiratory complications, severe hemolytic responses in…
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Our Approach to Transparency: From COAs to Research-Led Education
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Reading Time: 5 minutes. We show you what’s in our products, how we understand, and where the science starts and stops. Transparency for us isn’t just a buzzword; it’s Certificates of Analysis you can actually understand, with explanations that don’t oversell the data. We want you to see both the strengths and limits of the…
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How to Build a “Low-Stress Winter Household”
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check-in, clarity, coffee, comfort, cortisol, dopamine, efficiency, emotional resilience, environment, expression, history, hobbies, journaling, mental clarity, mindful eating, mindfulness, nourish, planning, pressure, relaxation, resilience, restful sleep, scents, stability, strength, tips, well-beingReading Time: 9 minutes. A low-stress winter household begins with warm, layered lighting, cosy textiles, and simple decluttering to soften daily stress. Calm corners with a chair, soft lamp, and plant invite regular pauses. A small hot drinks station and joyful ceramics turn tea or soup into grounding rituals. Houseplants, open curtains, and fresh air…
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Essential Steps to Boost Cognitive Health in Seniors
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age-related changes, age-related cognitive decline, alcohol, alzheimer’s, alzheimer’s disease, antioxidants, balanced diet, blood pressure, brain function, brain games, brain health, breathing exercises, caffeine, caffeine and alcohol, cardiovascular health, caregivers, causes, chronic stress, cognitive abilities, cognitive decline, cognitive function, cognitive health, cognitive performance, cognitive reserve, cognitive stimulation, cognitive training, cognitive well-being, comfort, concentration, connections, dementia, depression, diet, engaging, environment, exercise, food, fruit, healthy lifestyle, heart health, hydration, inflammation, lifestyle factors, loneliness, memory, memory loss, mental health, mental stimulation, mental well-being, mindset, music, neurodegenerative disease, neurodegenerative diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, nutrition, omega-3, optimal cognitive function, overall well-being, oxidative stress, parkinson’s, parkinson’s disease, physical activity, practical advice, pressure, quality of life, relaxation, relaxation techniques, resilience, restful sleep, risk factors, seniors, sharper mind, Sleep and brain function, sleep patterns, sleep quality, social activities, social connections, social engagement, strength, supplements, symptoms, unwind, vitamin B12, vitamin D, well-beingReading Time: 7 minutes. As seniors age, their cognitive health can decline, affecting their overall well-being and quality of life. However, there are essential steps they can take to boost their cognitive function and maintain a sharp mind. By incorporating physical exercise, proper nutrition, mental stimulation, social connections, and quality sleep into their daily routines,…
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The Hidden Cost of Immune Load: Why You Still Feel Tired After the Flu
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alcohol, ATP, blood pressure, brain fog, brain function, cardiovascular health, causes, clarity, cognitive decline, cognitive function, cognitive impairment, cognitive performance, communication, concentration, connections, COVID-19, deep sleep, depression, diet, digestion, dopamine, environment, exercise, expression, food, Gut Health, healthy fats, holistic approaches, hydration, immune system, inflammation, memory, memory consolidation, mental clarity, mental resilience, mitochondrial function, nutrition, oxidative stress, physical activity, planning, pressure, quality of life, resilience, sleep disturbances, sleep hygiene, strength, stress management, success, symptom management, symptoms, tea, therapy, treatment options, trends, UTI, vitality, zincReading Time: 14 minutes. After recovering from the flu, many individuals experience persistent fatigue that is not alleviated by rest. This post-viral fatigue stems from ongoing immune activity, not the virus itself. Inflammatory cytokines disrupt energy production and sleep regulation. The body remains locked in defence mode, draining resources needed for daily function. Why this…
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Fostering Mental Health Awareness in Children and Teens
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anxiety and depression, B vitamins, behaviour, brain function, caregivers, check-in, cognitive function, comfort, communication, connections, coping, coping strategies, depression, detox, diet, early warning signs, effective communication, emotional regulation, emotional resilience, environment, environmental factors, expression, family dynamics, food, fruit, genetics, health check-ups, healthy relationships, history, journaling, medications, mental health, mental health awareness, mental well-being, mental wellbeing, mental wellness, mood swings, music, nutrition, omega-3, pressure, psychological well-being, resilience, scents, sleep patterns, social connections, sports, supplements, symptoms, technology, therapies, therapy, tips, warning signs, well-beingReading Time: 7 minutes. To foster mental health awareness in your child or teenager, you’ll need to create safe spaces for open dialogue and actively monitor behavioural changes. Start by practising emotional validation without judgement, maintaining consistent communication during natural moments, and encouraging creative expression through art or journaling. Implement regular digital detox periods and…
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How Sleep, Immunity and Energy Production Interact During Winter
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anti-inflammatory, antiviral, brain fog, cognitive impairment, cold exposure, connections, cortisol, deep sleep, depression, efficiency, elderly, emotional regulation, environment, exercise, fasting, food, genetics, harmony, healthy habits, hormonal, hydration, immune system, inflammation, inner resilience, memory, memory consolidation, mental health, mood stabilisation, nurturing, nutrition, optimisation, pressure, resilience, scents, sleep hygiene, sleep patterns, sleep quality, stability, strength, symptoms, therapy, tips, vitality, vitamin DReading Time: 10 minutes. Winter’s shorter days disrupt circadian rhythms, increasing melatonin production and daytime fatigue. Reduced sunlight also reduces vitamin D levels, weakening immune defences. At the same time, cold exposure demands extra cellular energy for thermoregulation, straining already taxed systems. These overlapping challenges create a precarious balance in which sleep quality directly affects…
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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in Construction and Community
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apps, behaviour, comfort, communication, coping, depression, emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, emotional well-being, Empathy, environment, expression, hobbies, mental health, mental health awareness, mental resilience, mental well-being, mindfulness, mood swings, overall well-being, pressure, relaxation, resilience, self-awareness, strength, stress management, technology, therapy, tools, well-being, workplaceReading Time: 6 minutes. As I explore mental health in construction, I realise breaking the silence is key. The industry’s high-stress environment and traditional norms often discourage discussing emotional well-being, exacerbating mental health challenges. By promoting open dialogue and fostering a supportive culture, we can reduce stigma and improve worker resilience. I’m hoping to further…
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Why Winter Makes You More Tired (And What You Can Do Daily)
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antioxidants, caregiving, comfort, connections, dairy, depression, exercise, food, fruit, healthy habits, hobbies, hormones, hydration, journaling, meditation, mindful eating, mindfulness, nourish, nutrition, physical activity, planning, pressure, resilience, sleep habits, sleep hygiene, sleep patterns, sleep quality, social connections, strength, supplements, symptoms, therapy, vitality, vitamin A, vitamin DReading Time: 9 minutes. Winter tiredness often stems from shorter days, less sunlight, and routine changes that disrupt sleep and drain energy. Reduced light increases melatonin, making you feel sleepier, and lowers vitamin D, which can affect mood. People also tend to move less and eat more comfort foods, which can lead to sluggishness. Daily…
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