The Elta Ego Digest

You might think that the only thing you need to worry about when you drink alcohol regularly is feeling average for a few hours the morning after a great night out. However, there is increasing evidence showing that regular consumption of alcohol can have permanent damaging effects on the brain and may increase your risk of developing cognitive diseases later in life, such as Alzeimers and Dementia.

Read on to discover five harmful ways that alcohol affects your brain, from short-term to long-term effects, as well as some ways you can protect your brain from these harmful consequences.

Panax ginseng (aka Korean, Asian or Red Ginseng) is a medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years, since at least as far back as the Chinese Han Dynasty though it has significant health benefits.

Even though it has significant health benefits, it has surprisingly not been widespread in western culture until only very recently

Read on to discover 7 of the greatest benefits to your health and quality of life as well as what the different types of ginseng are, what they are best used for and what to watch out for when buying it.

Going Sober this October? It doesn't have to be as intimidating as it seems. Discover how to make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Whether you're challenging yourself to a mind and body reset before the holiday season, continuing your alcohol-free journey or simply trying something different - we've got you covered.

Read this post to find out 6 easy ways to have a successful Sober October.

Maca is a botanical plant has been used by indigenous cultures in Peru for thousands of years as a traditional medicine as well as for food.

It has some surprising health benefits that have only recently become more well-known and scientifically researched, some of which have been intuitively harnessed by traditional communities for countless generations. 

Read on to discover what maca is, what its main benefits are and how they can help improve your health.

If you don't want the downsides of consuming alcohol but you still want to have a refreshing aperitif after a long day, a non-alcoholic gin can satisfy that craving.

Non-alcoholic gin (aka alcohol-free gin) has been growing in popularity over the past few years as a healthy alternative to alcoholic gin

Read this post to find out what the different methods are for producing alcohol-free gins and what the pros and cons are of each.

The benefits of drinking less alcohol can be a powerful motivator to cut back on how much you drink. Cutting back just a little can have a positive impact on your quality of life in several ways, some of which you might not expect.

Read on to discover the five main benefits that you'll most likely experience if you take an alcohol-free break.