Your Healthy Tidbits; Volume 16 Issue 13

Tidbit #1

It’s not uncommon to feel hurt by certain things people say or do at times, but it is manageable. What you think directly influences how you feel and respond. By changing your mindset, you can learn to manage your emotions. It’s a process that may require some practice. But with a bit of time and patience, you’ll be able to cope better. Remember that you’re primarily responsible for your feelings, and because of that, no one can make you feel anything. psychcentral.com

Tidbit #2

Sweets change our brain: Chocolate bars, crisps and fries - why can't we just ignore them in the supermarket? Researchers at the Max Planck Inst. for Metabolism Research, in collaboration with Yale Univ., have now shown that foods with a high fat and sugar content change our brain. If we regularly eat even small amounts of them, the brain learns to consume precisely these foods in the future. The study measured the brain activity of a group given a dessert high in fat and sugar (pudding) each day for two months. They found that the brain reactions of those given the pudding significantly increased after eight weeks, particularly activating the region responsible for motivation and reward and releasing dopamine. They concluded that the brain learns to subconsciously prefer and crave these fatty and sugary foods, even when people stop eating them. sf.mpg.de

Tidbit #3:

Cycling is an effective way to burn belly fat. Cycling helps gets your heart rate up and also has the capacity to burn a significant number of calories. Cycling helps you to lose weight in your thighs and waist. So start commuting with your bike to nearby places. Be regular and this exercise can be really effective in cutting down belly fat. ndtv.com

Tidbit #4

Chiropractic Case Study: A pregnant woman at 26.4 weeks’ gestation presented with a chief complaint of severe pelvic pain and joint popping localized to the pubic area. Her pain was constant, sharp, throbbing, burning, and aching being a 10/10 on the pain scale (0=no pain; 10=worst pain imaginable). Medical consultation resulted in the diagnosis of symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). Her pubic region, sacroiliac joint, and lower back were tender to palpation. Stiffness of the lower back was noted on both sides. Orthopedic and neurological testing were unremarkable. A chiropractic exam revealed misalignments in the spine (vertebral subluxations) at the sacrum, pubic bone, C2, and C7. Outcome: Specific adjustments (Webster Technique) were utilized along with other chiropractic techniques. Following one visit her SPD symptoms did not return throughout the rest of her pregnancy. Conclusion: This case report highlights the benefits of spinal adjustments in a woman suffering from symphysis pubis dysfunction and subluxation. vertebralsubluxationresearch.com

Tidbit #5

Goji berries have been used in Chinese medicine for over 6,000 years. They are known for their antioxidant properties and boost the immune system, improve brain function, increase life expectancy and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Goji berries are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and dietary fiber. Keep the serving size of 1/4 cup of the dried fruit and stay at one or two servings per day. livestrong.com