Driven to exercise…

By your gut bacteria. Surprising? Not when you consider that their DNA outnumbers our body’s DNA 150:1. So who is running the show? A sobering question for our inflated egos to ponder. Reference A microbiome exercise CHRISTOPH A. THAISS. H. J. SCIENCE 6 Jul 2023, Vol 381, Issue 6653 “
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Create Good Health

“We create our own reality.” We hear that a lot, don’t we? Well, the main thing about our reality is our health. Being active, having good relationships, and feeding our minds and bodies good fuel is the best way to create good health.   References Those who engage in creative activit
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More Food for Thought

Articles on the Brain-Gut connection are ubiquitous, now. I hope you are paying attention and that you resolve to improve your diet.   References Probiotics may help slow cognitive decline Healio Minute, July 24, 2023 “The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, when taken for three mon
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Confused About Hormonal Replacement?

Some practitioners would have you believe that Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) is the fountain of youth, a panacea. Sure, there are benefits to HRT when used prudently when a woman is going through menopause. But there are also side effects that may stress your brain and your bank
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Unhealthy Health Care

I left the system in 2015. I should have done it a long time ago. I am sure you would like to do the same. So would half of doctors. And to be clear, it is a “Disease Care System,” not health. Reference I studied 5 countries’ health care systems. We need to get more creative with ours
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If You Love an Afternoon Nap

Still Resisting A Rest? I still see articles demonizing naps written by very misguided people. Let me tell you something: millennia of human experience, plus solid modern science tells us it is good to snooze in the afternoon!!!!!   References If You Love An Afternoon Nap, We’ve Got N
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Hakuna Matata

We worry too much. Yet, 98% of the things we worry about never happen. Here is a great article to help us cope with catastrophic thoughts.   What doctors wish patients knew about stopping catastrophic thoughts MAY 26, 2023, AMA Rounds. Sara Berg, MS; Senior News Writer   For many peop
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Soda Pop Taking on Water

Are you still drinking soda and using artificial sweeteners, despite the torrent of articles documenting how bad they are for you?   Reference   Sucralose (Splenda) Damages DNA, Linked to Leaky Gut Lisa O’Mary, WebMD Health News. June 01, 2023 A new study reveals health concerns
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