We need 4 hugs a day for survival … 8 hugs a day for maintenance …12 hugs a day for growth.” Virginia Satir, world-renowned family therapist We’ve been admonished in recent months to avoid physical contact with our family and friends to avoid contagion. Sadly, science suggests that the recommendation does not support the immune system! OneContinue reading “The Science of Hugs”
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Sugar Addiction?
High-sugar, high-glycemic foods are addictive in the same way that cocaine and heroin are addictive. Foods that spike blood sugar biologically stimulate the addiction center of the brain, independent of calories or nutrient content. Food addiction is real and is biochemical. Craving a food when you are not hungry is a signal of addiction. To prevent orContinue reading “Sugar Addiction?”
The Strengths of Winter
Each season has its strengths. How do we prepare ourselves, what strengths will help sustain us during the winter months? In the natural world, summer is the season of fruiting and production; winter is about latency, dormancy, and survival based on preparation and stamina. In industrialized life, winter is a season of continued productivity, withContinue reading “The Strengths of Winter”
Healthier Choices or Just More Variety!
Feel the Need for Caffeine?
Overexposure to caffeine (yes, even chocolate!) can reduce blood flow 25%. Constriction of blood vessels, reducing blood flow, is one mechanism by which caffeine can help migraines, (and that’s a good effect) but is also how it contributes to reduced brain function. With caffeine, your brain will be “hyper” with faster firing neurons, but they won’t produce yourContinue reading “Feel the Need for Caffeine?”
Nightshades & Pain
Nightshades are an enormous family of plants (Solanaceae) that includes tomatoes, potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams), eggplant, peppers (not peppercorns), goji berries, ashwagandha, Cape gooseberries, ground cherries, and garden huckleberries (not blueberries). If you suffer from inflammation, joint pain and cracking, if you’re sensitive to weather changes, if you experience muscle pain and tightness,Continue reading “Nightshades & Pain”
Side Effects Worth Noting
Calcium Channel Blockers – 5X increase in incidence of suicide among patients using CCBs for high blood pressure, compared to other hypertension treatments. If you experience unusual symptoms of depression while on CCBs, advise your physicians. Exercise – Prevents cardiovascular disease, hypertension, muscle fiber atrophy, obesity, osteoporosis, incoordination and lung degeneration. Even “frail” older adults who neverContinue reading “Side Effects Worth Noting”
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