Could a sleeping mask dramatically improve your chances of sleep? There's a new "mind-eye" connection to explore.

Wellness.

Could a sleeping mask dramatically improve your chances of sleep? There's a new "mind-eye" connection to explore.

Wellness.

Wellness

Wellness

Could a sleeping mask dramatically improve your chances of sleep? There's a new "mind-eye" connection to explore.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

August 25, 2025

August 25, 2025

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Integrative Medicine: An Approach of The Future

Integrative Medicine: An Approach of The Future

Integrative Medicine: An Approach of The Future

In the future, the word "integrative" would be dropped and it would simply be called good medicine.

Research

Wearable Ultrasound that could early detect Breast Cancer

Wearable Ultrasound that could early detect Breast Cancer

More than a quarter of a million American women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

More than a quarter of a million American women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

MIT Media Labs

Integrated Medicine

Sanogenetic vs Pathogenetic

Sanogenetic vs Pathogenetic

The two equal and opposite forces interacting to rectify imbalances in the body.

The two equal and opposite forces interacting to rectify imbalances in the body.

By Dr. Mosaraf Ali, MD

Now Trending

Sounds Fishy

Sounds Fishy

Skin’s latest savior? Salmon sperm. Hold your nose, we’re going fishing

Skin’s latest savior? Salmon sperm. Hold your nose, we’re going fishing

By Alana Mansour

Mouthing Off

The Trouble with Mouthwash

The Trouble with Mouthwash

The surprising reasons why you might want to put down the bottle and swish this way.

The surprising reasons why you might want to put down the bottle and swish this way.

By Shaheen Ali and W. Ali Ahmed H.

Machine-Head

And Grow, You Will

And Grow, You Will

HigherDose’s new red-light cap promises to stop the shedding and thicken hair. Is there really a god?

HigherDose’s new red-light cap promises to stop the shedding and thicken hair. Is there really a god?

By Aaliyah Mansour

Biohacker

Going to Extremes

Going to Extremes

You know the benefits of saunas and cold plunge. Research says doing them back-to-back seems to maximize their goodness. Jump in!

You know the benefits of saunas and cold plunge. Research says doing them back-to-back seems to maximize their goodness. Jump in!

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Scandal

Madhouse at the Med Spa

Madhouse at the Med Spa

Med spas are popping up across the country. But do you know what’s really in those syringes and whether the person holding them is licensed?

Med spas are popping up across the country. But do you know what’s really in those syringes and whether the person holding them is licensed?

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

News

We're Getting Renamed

We're Getting Renamed

Autonoma Health is now Standard Therapeutics

Autonoma Health is now Standard Therapeutics

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Gut Section

Gut Check

Gut Check

Five easy steps to optimize your gut microbiome—and improve your overall health

Five easy steps to optimize your gut microbiome—and improve your overall health

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Biohacker

Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Can an expensive new treatment really filter all the microplastics and other nasties out of your blood?

Can an expensive new treatment really filter all the microplastics and other nasties out of your blood?

By Shaheen Ali Kazmi

Machine Head

Slumber Party

Slumber Party

New cutting-edge earbuds block noise and lull you to sleep. But can they really result in more REMs?

New cutting-edge earbuds block noise and lull you to sleep. But can they really result in more REMs?

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Dietary Restrictions

My Secret Mounjaro Habit

My Secret Mounjaro Habit

Does your partner really need to know everything?

Does your partner really need to know everything?

By Shaheen Ali Kazmi

Supplements

Liposomal Vitamin D

Liposomal Vitamin D

Liposomal supplements are about preserving bioavailability. They encapsulate the ingredient in a pocket of fat in a way it survives the digestive tract.

Liposomal supplements are about preserving bioavailability. They encapsulate the ingredient in a pocket of fat in a way it survives the digestive tract.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Wearable Ultrasound that could early detect Breast Cancer

Research

Wearable Ultrasound that could early detect Breast Cancer

Wearable Ultrasound that could early detect Breast Cancer

More than a quarter of a million American women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

More than a quarter of a million American women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

MIT Media Labs

Sanogenetic vs Pathogenetic

Integrated Medicine

Sanogenetic vs Pathogenetic

Sanogenetic vs Pathogenetic

The two equal and opposite forces interacting to rectify imbalances in the body.

The two equal and opposite forces interacting to rectify imbalances in the body.

By Dr. Mosaraf Ali, MD

Sounds Fishy

Now Trending

Sounds Fishy

Sounds Fishy

Skin’s latest savior? Salmon sperm. Hold your nose, we’re going fishing

Skin’s latest savior? Salmon sperm. Hold your nose, we’re going fishing

By Alana Mansour

The Trouble with Mouthwash

Mouthing Off

The Trouble with Mouthwash

The Trouble with Mouthwash

The surprising reasons why you might want to put down the bottle and swish this way.

The surprising reasons why you might want to put down the bottle and swish this way.

By Shaheen Ali and W. Ali Ahmed H.

And Grow, You Will

Machine-Head

And Grow, You Will

And Grow, You Will

HigherDose’s new red-light cap promises to stop the shedding and thicken hair. Is there really a god?

HigherDose’s new red-light cap promises to stop the shedding and thicken hair. Is there really a god?

By Aaliyah Mansour

Holy Smoke

Social Studies

Holy Smoke

Holy Smoke

Everyone knows the hazards of smoking, and still some members of the Erewhon set are taking up the habit

Everyone knows the hazards of smoking, and still some members of the Erewhon set are taking up the habit

By Aaliyah Ali

Plasma Mania

Cosmetics

Plasma Mania

Plasma Mania

Three little words—platelet-rich plasma—are skincare’s new love language. Swoon!

Three little words—platelet-rich plasma—are skincare’s new love language. Swoon!

By Shaheen Ali Kazmi

The Semiotics of Heartburn

Gut Feeling

The Semiotics of Heartburn

The Semiotics of Heartburn

Caffeinated coffee seems to cause more gastric acid production, and at lower pH (more acidic) decreases the sphincter tone.

Caffeinated coffee seems to cause more gastric acid production, and at lower pH (more acidic) decreases the sphincter tone.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Biotin

Section

Biotin

Biotin

There are biotin-dependent carboxylases that biotin acts as a coenzyme for.

There are biotin-dependent carboxylases that biotin acts as a coenzyme for.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

The Anti Inflammatory Diet

Depuff Yourself

The Anti Inflammatory Diet

The Anti Inflammatory Diet

The diet is founded on evidence-based principles of sound eating to promote health and to prevent and reduce inflammation in the body.

The diet is founded on evidence-based principles of sound eating to promote health and to prevent and reduce inflammation in the body.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Fennel

Cooling Agents

Fennel

Fennel

Fennel is a great source of vitamin C, potassium, plant flavanoids, and beta-carotene.

Fennel is a great source of vitamin C, potassium, plant flavanoids, and beta-carotene.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

"The Sleep Mask" Advantage

Sleep

"The Sleep Mask" Advantage

"The Sleep Mask" Advantage

Could a sleeping mask dramatically improve your chances of a good sleep?

Could a sleeping mask dramatically improve your chances of a good sleep?

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Colostrum

Supplements

Colostrum

Colostrum

Colostrum is a milk that is secreted by mammals in the initial post-partum period that contains nutrients such as enzymatic factors amongst other things.

Colostrum is a milk that is secreted by mammals in the initial post-partum period that contains nutrients such as enzymatic factors amongst other things.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Coenzyme Q10

Supplements

Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring quinone that is found in many aerobic organisms such as bacteria and mammals.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring quinone that is found in many aerobic organisms such as bacteria and mammals.

By Shaheen Ali Kazmi
Credit: Seed
Credit: Seed

Here's How We Increase Your Nitric Oxide

Supplements

Here's How We Increase Your Nitric Oxide

Here's How We Increase Your Nitric Oxide

Arginine-alpha-ketoglurarate (AAKG) has the main role in acting as an ergogenic aid to increase nitric oxide in the bloodstream resulting in vasodilation.

Arginine-alpha-ketoglurarate (AAKG) has the main role in acting as an ergogenic aid to increase nitric oxide in the bloodstream resulting in vasodilation.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Those Delicious Carbs!

Pharmaceuticals

Those Delicious Carbs!

Those Delicious Carbs!

Dieters no longer need to recoil at the sound of carbs. We've got a supplement that helps in the absorption of carbs in the intestine.

Dieters no longer need to recoil at the sound of carbs. We've got a supplement that helps in the absorption of carbs in the intestine.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

3-Acetyl-7-Oxo-DHEA

Supplements

3-Acetyl-7-Oxo-DHEA

3-Acetyl-7-Oxo-DHEA

3-Acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone (7-oxo-DHEA) is a dietary supplement that is a naturally occurring metabolite of the adrenal steroid DHEA.

3-Acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone (7-oxo-DHEA) is a dietary supplement that is a naturally occurring metabolite of the adrenal steroid DHEA.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Bitter Orange

Supplements

Bitter Orange

Bitter Orange

Bitter orange is known by a few different names. The scientific name for the small citrus tree is Citrus aurantium. It is also known by Zhi Shi, Seville orange, and sour orange.

Bitter orange is known by a few different names. The scientific name for the small citrus tree is Citrus aurantium. It is also known by Zhi Shi, Seville orange, and sour orange.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Supplements

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Alpha Lipoic acid (ALA), also known as thioctic acid, is a natural short-chain fatty acid.

Alpha Lipoic acid (ALA), also known as thioctic acid, is a natural short-chain fatty acid.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Blue-Green Algae

Supplements

Blue-Green Algae

Blue-Green Algae

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are Gram-negative oxygenic photosynthetic autotrophs that have been used as food.

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are Gram-negative oxygenic photosynthetic autotrophs that have been used as food.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Caffeine

Supplements

Caffeine

Caffeine

Caffeine is a central nervous stimulant, found in over 60 plants like coffee beans, tea leaves, cola nuts, and cocoa pods.

Caffeine is a central nervous stimulant, found in over 60 plants like coffee beans, tea leaves, cola nuts, and cocoa pods.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Calcium

Supplements

Calcium

Calcium

Calcium is the most plentiful mineral in the human body, found mainly in bones and teeth.

Calcium is the most plentiful mineral in the human body, found mainly in bones and teeth.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Catechin

Supplements

Catechin

Catechin

Green tea extract contains catechins (CA), which are polyphenolic compounds.

Green tea extract contains catechins (CA), which are polyphenolic compounds.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Chitosan

Supplements

Chitosan

Chitosan

Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide derived from chitin which is a widely used biopolymer.

Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide derived from chitin which is a widely used biopolymer.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Chlorogenic Acid

Supplements

Chlorogenic Acid

Chlorogenic Acid

Chlorogenic acid is a polyphenol compound that is sourced from coffee beans as well as various fruits and vegetables.

Chlorogenic acid is a polyphenol compound that is sourced from coffee beans as well as various fruits and vegetables.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Chromium

Supplements

Chromium

Chromium

Chromium is a trivalent trace element and essential nutrient that is commonly found in many foods.

Chromium is a trivalent trace element and essential nutrient that is commonly found in many foods.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Supplements

Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) are poly-unsaturated fatty acids with various bonding structures within them.

Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) are poly-unsaturated fatty acids with various bonding structures within them.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Copper

Supplements

Copper

Copper

An essential trace element required for growth, bone strength, immune function, heart function, brain development, cholesterol and glucose metabolism.

An essential trace element required for growth, bone strength, immune function, heart function, brain development, cholesterol and glucose metabolism.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Creatine

Supplements

Creatine

Creatine

Creatine is a natural substance derived from amino acids that is stored in muscles and released upon physical activity.

Creatine is a natural substance derived from amino acids that is stored in muscles and released upon physical activity.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Dandelion

Supplements

Dandelion

Dandelion

The components of the dandelion plant (flower, leaves, stems, and root) contain various chemical compounds which have been studied for their medicinal properties.

The components of the dandelion plant (flower, leaves, stems, and root) contain various chemical compounds which have been studied for their medicinal properties.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Detoxification

Health Practice

Detoxification

Detoxification

Detoxification is the constellation of physiologic and psychological processes by which the body identifies, neutralizes, and eliminates

Detoxification is the constellation of physiologic and psychological processes by which the body identifies, neutralizes, and eliminates

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Docosahexaenoic Acid

Supplements

Docosahexaenoic Acid

Docosahexaenoic Acid

Other names: DHA.

Other names: DHA.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Evidence

Health Practice

Evidence

Evidence

In vitro and animal models indicate that anxiolytic activity is due to valerenic acid (VA)

In vitro and animal models indicate that anxiolytic activity is due to valerenic acid (VA)

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Fenugreek

Supplements

Fenugreek

Fenugreek

The seeds of fenugreek are a source of multiple chemical compounds and have been used historically in foods and drinks.

The seeds of fenugreek are a source of multiple chemical compounds and have been used historically in foods and drinks.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Fiber

Supplements

Fiber

Fiber

Other names: Inulin, wheat bran, beta-glucan, psyllium.

Other names: Inulin, wheat bran, beta-glucan, psyllium.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Fish Oil

Supplement

Fish Oil

Fish Oil

Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids—specifically docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).

Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids—specifically docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Flavonoid

Supplement

Flavonoid

Flavonoid

Flavonoids are a large group of natural substances found in numerous fruits, vegetables, grains, bark, roots, stems, flowers, and teas.

Flavonoids are a large group of natural substances found in numerous fruits, vegetables, grains, bark, roots, stems, flowers, and teas.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Flax Seed

Supplement

Flax Seed

Flax Seed

Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) contained within flaxseed is responsible for its anti-hypertensive effect.

Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) contained within flaxseed is responsible for its anti-hypertensive effect.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Folic Acid

Supplement

Folic Acid

Folic Acid

Folate is a water-soluble vitamin which plays an essential role in DNA synthesis.

Folate is a water-soluble vitamin which plays an essential role in DNA synthesis.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Food Intolerance and Elimination Diet

Diet

Food Intolerance and Elimination Diet

Food Intolerance and Elimination Diet

Detecting and eliminating specific antagonistic foods, and designing a nutritionally sound diet to ensure the optimum health of the food-sensitive person,

Detecting and eliminating specific antagonistic foods, and designing a nutritionally sound diet to ensure the optimum health of the food-sensitive person,

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

Supplement

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

GABA is an amino acid which functions as the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

GABA is an amino acid which functions as the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Garcinia Cambogia

Section

Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia Cambogia

The rind of Garcinia cambogia contains a chemical called hydroxycitric acid (HCA). It is thought that HCA promotes weight loss via its effect on lipogenesis, appetite suppression via serotonin, and fat absorption.

The rind of Garcinia cambogia contains a chemical called hydroxycitric acid (HCA). It is thought that HCA promotes weight loss via its effect on lipogenesis, appetite suppression via serotonin, and fat absorption.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Garlic

Supplement

Garlic

Garlic

Garlic is the edible bulb from a plant in the lily family.

Garlic is the edible bulb from a plant in the lily family.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Ginger

Supplements

Ginger

Ginger

Ginger is the spicy and flavorful root of the flowering plant Zingiber officinale. Its origins are unknown, but it likely originated in Southeast Asia.

Ginger is the spicy and flavorful root of the flowering plant Zingiber officinale. Its origins are unknown, but it likely originated in Southeast Asia.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Glucosamine

Supplements

Glucosamine

Glucosamine

D-Glucosamine from exogenous sources was shown to incorporate into the metabolic pathway of glycosaminoglycan synthesis.

D-Glucosamine from exogenous sources was shown to incorporate into the metabolic pathway of glycosaminoglycan synthesis.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Glutamine

Supplements

Glutamine

Glutamine

Other names: Endari, Nutrestore, Enterex Glutapak-10, Resource Glutasolve, Sympt-X.

Other names: Endari, Nutrestore, Enterex Glutapak-10, Resource Glutasolve, Sympt-X.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Glutathione

Supplements

Glutathione

Glutathione

Glutathione is a tripeptide (cysteine, glutamate, and glycine).

Glutathione is a tripeptide (cysteine, glutamate, and glycine).

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Green Tea

Supplements

Green Tea

Green Tea

People drink variations of green tea world-wide for cultural, recreational, and medicinal reasons.

People drink variations of green tea world-wide for cultural, recreational, and medicinal reasons.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Hawthorn

Supplements

Hawthorn

Hawthorn

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna, Crataegus laevigata) is a flowering shrub or tree of the Rosaceae (rose) family. It is known to develop and thrive in temperate regions throughout the world.

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna, Crataegus laevigata) is a flowering shrub or tree of the Rosaceae (rose) family. It is known to develop and thrive in temperate regions throughout the world.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.

Hazelnut Oil

Supplements

Hazelnut Oil

Hazelnut Oil

Also known as Corylus avellana, hazelnut is a species of flowering plant in the birch family Betulaceae and is native to Europe and Western Asia.

Also known as Corylus avellana, hazelnut is a species of flowering plant in the birch family Betulaceae and is native to Europe and Western Asia.

By W. Ali Ahmed H.