Your Healthy Tidbits; Volume 16 Issue 45

Tidbit #1

It’s counterintuitive, but one of the easiest ways to feel more abundant is to give generously. Generosity and abundance go hand in hand, and the more you give, the more abundant you will feel. And it doesn’t have to be large financial donations or lavish gifts. You can give by smiling and saying hello to people on your morning walk. You can bake cookies or drop off a home cooked meal or flowers from your garden for a friend or neighbor. You can leave an extra generous tip when you order takeout at your neighborhood restaurant.

shiragill.com

Tidbit #2

In their quest to conquer Alzheimer’s disease by learning what causes it, scientists have managed to transplant gut microbiomes from humans with Alzheimer’s into young, healthy rats that then suffered cognitive decline. Researchers have suspected that the gut played a part in Alzheimer’s for some time; this study now confirms it. "Alzheimer's is an insidious condition that there is yet no effective treatment for," Sandrine Thuret, a neuroscientist at King's College London (KCL)., said. "This study represents an important step forward in our understanding of the disease." Understanding the role of gut microbes during early stage dementia, before the potential onset of symptoms, may open avenues for new therapy development, or even individualized intervention. It only makes sense to start taking care of your gut health early by adding healthy fermented foods to a colorful diet and eliminating highly processed ‘dead’ foods that are loaded with sugar!

sciencealert.com

Tidbit #3

The body is all interconnected, so when your hip flexors are tight from sitting all day, for instance, this can create an anterior tilt in the pelvis and cause tightness in the hamstrings, according to the American Council on Exercise. (Make sure to regularly stretch your hips if you spend a lot of time sitting.)

livestrong.com

Tidbit #4

The smartphone is easily one of the most exciting innovations of our time. And it brings along many benefits. However, everything has a flipside and this gadget is not any different. Apart from being a time thief, it also has serious repercussions to your health. Research shows that keeping the head straight, the weight on your neck remains 12 pounds. If you bend it by a 15-degree angle, the weight on your neck increases to 27 pounds. At 30 degrees, the weight on the neck rises to 40 pounds. College and high school students spend up to 5000 hours a year hunched over their books or devices. This is a lot of time and it causes serious wear and tear on the spine. By getting your spine checked regularly and asking your chiropractor how to achieve better posture habits while using your devices, you can actually prevent future serious problems.

successconsciousness.com

Tidbit #5

Ginseng has been shown to help reduce inflammatory markers and help protect against oxidative stress. It has been shown to improve memory and suppress stress. While more research is needed, it may also be beneficial against cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and anxiety. Ginseng can boost immune function and may increase levels of immune cells as well as help fight fatigue and enhance physical performance by lowering oxidative damage and increasing energy production in cells. Steep some slices in hot water and enjoy!

healthline.com