Nutrition
Iodine 101: Am I getting enough Iodine?
Most households in the United States keep iodized salt in their pantries as a cooking staple. So naturally we think s...
Biohack Your Sleep: How to Do Sleep "Right", The Savvy Approach
How much sleep should I really be getting? How much sleep do men need? How much sleep do women need? Do naps count as sleep time? What about disco napping, does it really work? How to nap during the day and not feel groggy? Yes, it's true you are probably sleep deficient.
Live Optimally,
Barton Scott
Nutritionist, Napping Aficionado and Founder of Upgraded Formulas
The #1 Reason Most People Avoid Meditation, How to overcome it, and How to finally enjoy it
Why is there so much fear surrounding meditation?
We fear what we don’t understand, this is true. We also fear that which we know but have not explored. So many parts of us have not been examined and as a tool for consciousness, nothing consistently, in every session comes close to an “examination radar” as meditation, though yoga, breath work, and intense workouts certainly have their place.
Meditation: Training for the Marathon of Life
As an athlete growing up the emphasis was always on the physical body. I knew the importance of keeping a clear head and stay focused on the game but somehow our western society misses the essence of mental health.
We are quick to reach for prescriptions to help with attention deficit instead of training the mind like we would for a marathon.
Live Optimally,
Aasiyah Baig
Yogi, Writer, and Chief Happiness Officer at Upgraded Formulas
Hair Test FAQ: How To Best Take Your Hair Sample By Yourself + Some Common Questions
Taking a hair sample is quick and easy but since we get a lot of questions from people that are considering the test but have concerns that can be easily alleviated, and if you haven't seen it already here is the video explaining why everyone benefits from the test, and why it is such an incredible value for understanding your health.
Why is Hair Testing Better Than Blood Testing For Metabolism, Minerals, & Heavy Metals?
Tissue mineral analysis, aka TMA of hair provides a window into how your body is doing, specifically the most recent 3 months despite how short or long your hair is (hair can be sampled from the scalp, pubic region, or underarms.
So why is hair such a good measurement of how your body is doing? Read this post to find out why!
How to Defeat The Sugar Boogeyman: 11 Tools To Prevent or Reverse Diabetes
Ever think about why there diabetes is clearly on the rise?
Sometimes it seems like sugar is all around us!
Do you have children that are overweight at an early age, or are you yourself struggling with gaining weight easily?
Unfortunately, you may be already feeling the early effects of diabetes.
5 Reasons To Take Magnesium & Why Am I Not Absorbing What I Am Buying?
Often I am asked: "What is the most important mineral in the body?"
My response: Reductive questions are easy to think about but do not help when your goal is like that of ours at Upgraded Formulas, namely to Live Optimally.
That being said, magnesium, if properly absorbed has to be one of the most important minerals you can take daily.
Why is it so important and how do I know if I have enough?
7 Thoughts on Iodine: How Much Iodine Should I Take? "Do As Japan Does, Not As I Say" - A Guide To Feeling Your Best
Do As Japan Does, Not As I Say....
So why does the question of how much iodine to take result in discussion of the small island of Japan?
Well, for a couple of reasons...
22 Questions: Iodine Deficiency and Hypothyroidism
Iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism go together like peanut butter and jelly - but in a bad way... and the results don't taste great. Here is an iodine / low thyroid symptom list that is often felt by people who are low in iodine and consequently in a state of low, or hypothyroid activity.
Why Liquid Nano Minerals?
So minerals are more important than vitamins? But most minerals are not absorbed? How is it that these minerals absorb so effectively and the ones I am taking do not?
How does a hair analysis help me identify this? How is any of this going to help me? How can I use this knowledge to live a happier, healthier life?
Thyroid Optimization for a Healthier Life - Minerals for Health
Thyroid Optimization can only be achieved by following certain rules of the body, and by giving the thyroid gland the nutrients that it needs to produce thyroid hormones like T3, the active thyroid hormone, and T4, the inactive thyroid hormone. These hormones are basically made from iodine, zinc, selenium, and copper.