(Lance D Johnson) There’s a new risk factor for obesity and it doesn’t involve dieting, genetics, food consumption, hormone disrupters, or inactivity. The newest risk factor for obesity is of psychological origin and it all starts with the way we use electronics and social media.
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Spiritual Attachments as a Cure for Human Suffering: Why Attachment Is a Key Factor in Your Mental Health
(Justin Deschamps) Attachments can sound like things we refuse to let go of. But in the context of the following article, attachments are a psychological term for things we are designed to bond to. When we lose these essential attachments, we feel triggered because our core needs aren’t being met. Over a long enough time, if we don’t fix the situation, we can develop negative core beliefs that can cause us to make our lives even more miserable. Understanding that we have these needs, and learning how to satisfy them, is an essential aspect of human life we all should take time to understand.
New Johns Hopkins Study Reveals Broccoli Sprouts Compound as Possible Schizophrenia Treatment
Sulforaphane, found within broccoli sprouts, is excellent for brain health in many ways.
Healing With Iodine: Supplementation is Essential for Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer
(Dr Mark Sircus) We knew a hundred years ago that we needed more iodine and governments started putting a tiny bit in table salt. It was not enough and after the nuclear accident at Fukushima, we need more because of the radioactive iodine released into the environment.
You Can Control Your Blood Pressure Without Medication – Here’s How
(Lance D Johnson) M. Alfredo Mejia, an associate professor in the Department of Public Health, Nutrition & Wellness at Andrews University in Michigan has developed a program to help people manage their blood pressure using diet, exercise, and sleep.
Ten Energy-Sapping Bad Attitudes You Should Change
(Exploring Your Mind) It’s easy to cling to certain attitudes that are ultimately harmful to your well-being.
Hidden Anger: The Emotion that Changes Our Personality
(Exploring Your Mind) Hidden anger often arises from disappointments, unprocessed traumas, and injustices.
Antioxidant-Rich Goji Berries Are Superfruit Snacks That Offer a Variety of Health Benefits
(Kristine Payne) Goji berries are known by many names, such as “red diamonds” and “wolfberries.” Call them whatever you like, but these superfruits are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. These tasty little berries are native to China and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years. As such, they are often considered a “longevity food.”
Natural Appetite Suppressants: The Best Ways to Eat Less & Lose Weight
(Dr. Edward F. Group) If you’re looking to lose a few pounds or need a little metabolic boost, you may have considered using appetite suppressants. Appetite suppressants are substances that reduce your food cravings. But do they work? Many over-the-counter stimulants claim to suppress your appetite, but most contain unnecessary additives and synthetic ingredients that you should avoid. Lucky for you, there’s evidence that some all-natural appetite suppressants might help.
Scientists Identify Two Molecules That Make up the “Fountain of Youth” And Even Accelerate Wound Healing
(Edsel Cook) For people who worry about the appearance of their skin as they grow older, a Japanese-led study recommends improving the levels of a collagen protein required by stem cells in the skin. The compounds Y27632 and apocynin may help in this regard by increasing collagen 17 levels.
Lymph Nodes and Your Deodorant
(Only Good Inside) Did you know which very important system in your body, doing many crucial jobs at the same time, to keep you alive, fed, protected and healthy?
7 Easy Exercises and Stretches to Stop Foot Pain for Good
(Melissa Smith) Do you feel an intense pain near your heel, that runs along the entire arch of your foot? Is it worse in the morning and gradually gets a little better throughout the day but never completely goes away? You may be experiencing plantar fasciitis.
Lavender Oil May Contribute to Abnormal Breast Growth in Young Girls and Boys
(Natural Blaze) Abnormal breast growth in young girls is linked to lavender oil exposure, according to a recent study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Impulsive Behavior Linked to Sleep and Screen Time
(Neuroscience) A paper published today in Pediatrics suggests that children and youth who do not sleep enough and use screens more than recommended are more likely to act impulsively and make poorer decisions. The findings come from the globally recognized Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group (HALO) at the CHEO Research Institute in Ottawa.
The Power of Love (Acceptance) and the Cost of Fear (Resistance) — Accepting Your Feelings and Bodily Sensations Now
(Justin Deschamps) Is it possible to resist reality? Can we really properly navigate life, for fulfillment, joy, and happiness, if we reject aspects of it? The following article discusses why accepting reality, especially things your body tells you, helps you live a better life.