What follows are some more of those helpful “bits” to support health and positivity. These have been adapted from Joy Brown’s, “Your Healthy Tidbits” newsletter.
Ms. Joy Brown
TIDBIT #1 Be unrealistic!
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.…I see the world in terms of what I would like to see happen, not what actually does…Some of the greatest inventions would not have happened if people chose to accept the world as it is. Great achievements and innovations begin with a mindset that ignores the impossible.” Source: http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2015/12/15/10-powerful-life-lessons-from-the-alchemist/
TIDBIT # 2 Can dirt make you happy?
An article by Bonnie L. Grant in “Gardening Know How” suggests that it can.
The reason is that certain soil microbes have been found to have antidepressant value without the usual side effects and chemical dependency of drugs.
The article explains that the bacterium, mycobacterium vaccae, found in soil may stimulate serotonin production. It goes on to explain that, “Lack of serotonin has been linked to depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and bipolar problems. The bacterium appears to be a natural antidepressant in soil and has no adverse health effects. These antidepressant microbes in soil may be as easy to use as just playing in the dirt…Most avid gardeners will tell you that their landscape is their “happy place” and the actual physical act of gardening is a stress reducer and mood lifter.”
Mycobacterium antidepressant microbes in soil are also being investigated for improving cognitive function and improving other conditions. She concludes with, “So get out and play in the dirt and improve your mood and your life.”
Source: http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/antidepressant-microbes-soil.htm
TIDBIT # 3 Get moving!
Inactivity is the enemy, moving is our healthy solution. This major bit of wisdom isn’t new yet in our culture it’s one of the most overlooked of the essential ingredients to a staying in fine fettle.
An article on Health.com entitled, “Pick your favorite tunes” offers some helpful advice, “Walking/Running with music is a great way to get in a groove (just make sure it’s not blasting too loudly, or you won’t hear those cars!). To pick the ultimate iPod playlist, think about what gets you going.” The article also points out that it’s not unusual for ‘elite’ athletes to listen to what we’d consider ‘relaxing’ music, such as symphony music, while they do a hard workout, “…so don’t feel like you have to download Lady Gaga because her tunes are supposed to pump you up. Go with any music that you find uplifting.” Source: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20513624_6,00.html
TIDBIT #4 Stay well adjusted
In terms of function, we are aware of very little of what’s going on in our bodies. What we can feel through touch, hot/cold, numbness, tingling, pain, etc. is less than 3% of everything that is happening in our body’s nerve system. Unfortunately, most people rely on that 3% (symptoms) to tell them if they are healthy or not.
Relying on pain to tell you when there is a problem is not a healthy way to live. Can you feel your liver processing fat molecules? When was the last time you thought about converting and exchanging a couple of oxygen molecules for carbon dioxide molecules? The list goes on! There are millions of processes constantly occurring in the body and if they’re not working correctly, over time malfunction accumulates. Health is all about proper function; 100% communication between the brain and the rest of the body; 100% physical, mental and emotional well-being. Health is much more than merely feeling good!
Remember to keep your body’s nerve system healthy with regular chiropractic adjustments!
Source: http://www.chiropracticfortheworld.org/learn-about-chiropractic/myths-vs-facts/
TIDBIT #5 Asparagus is loaded with nutrients and is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium (a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells).
Asparagus has glutathione, which is a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and other harmful compounds like free radicals. Eating asparagus may help protect against and fight certain forms of cancer, such as bone, breast, colon, larynx and lung cancers.
Useful Quotes:
Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm – Winston Churchill
Our best defense against sickness is to keep a healthy body – anonymous
HUMOR: Even duct tape can’t fix stupid… but it can muffle the sound!
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