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A MIT study found that 24-hour fasting regenerates stem cells, and doubles metabolism. Here’s a post from BigThink discussing how this gives credence to the 5-2 diet, which has recently gained in popularity, thanks to a large celebrity following. Chances are you're probably thinking about food right now in some capacity. Maybe it's close to dinner and you're wondering what you ... Continue Reading
As defined by Medicine Net, stress is “a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Stresses can be external (from the environment, or psychological, or social situations) or internal (illness, or from a medical procedure). Stress can initiate the ‘fight or flight’ response, a complex reaction of neurologic and endocrinologic systems.” ... Continue Reading
Recent research suggests that gut flora plays a role in regulating emotions and thoughts. This post from The Atlantic sheds light on the studies researching the connections between the microbiome and the brain. By now, the idea that gut bacteria affects a person’s health is not revolutionary. Many people know that these microbes influence digestion, allergies, and metabolism. ... Continue Reading
In ancient societies, people preserved food by fermenting. Eating these fermented foods improved their overall health, including their intestinal health. This post from Mercola.com encourages you to join the kinetic culture of kimchi making and make your own fermented vegetables. https://youtu.be/4r88LbTJhNo "Kinetic" is synonymous with strong, energetic and dynamic. It's a ... Continue Reading
In clinical trials, it was found that gut flora balance could reduce brain damage due to a stroke by up to 60%. This post from ScienceAlert focuses on an animal study that has highlighted this new brain-intestine relationship. Recent research has shown how fundamentally important the bacteria in our gut are to the rest of our mental and physical health, affecting everything ... Continue Reading
