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TIDBIT #1  Think like a proton – always positive!

Every great idea or invention began as a thought. Thought is immeasurably powerful and it is always shaping our life. It can be subconscious or conscious, but either way it’s always affecting our lives in a big way. The choice of whether or not to have positive, healthy, happy thoughts is ours. Notice that I didn’t say easy, but it is a choice and it’s ours to make.

Here’s a little exercise you can try. Even if it seems strange, you have nothing to lose and much to gain. Begin by visualizing only favorable and beneficial situations. Deliberately use positive words in your inner dialogue and when talking with others. If you have trouble coming up with a positive thought try smiling as a smile helps to generate positivity. Persevere and you will have changed the way you think. Whenever a negative thought enters your mind, be aware of it and try to replace it with a constructive one. The result is changed thinking and the great philosophers have long told us that “Changed thinking changes everything.” Source: http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000009.htm

TIDBIT # 2  Curry up

Studies have shown that eating curry at least once a week may help you to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Australian scientists found that a weekly hit of spicy food keeps the mind sharper for longer. Turmeric has been identified as the most important and beneficial component, an ingredient used in almost every curry. The main component in the spice (curcumin) is thought to fight liver damage, cirrhosis, Parkinson’s, various types of cancer and dementia. Oh, while we’re on the subject of food, here’s some to avoid since they have been linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s: foods containing aluminum (including cake mixes and milk formulas); the artificial sweetener aspartame; those high in mercury including farmed salmon, Asian rice and high-fructose corn syrup (some organic, non-GMO rice is safe – click this link for more information on safe rice); foods high in the artificial flavoring diacetyl (snack foods such as buttered popcorn and beer); and foods that contain a lot of preservatives. Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/054807_curry_turmeric_dementia_remedies.html

 TIDBIT # 3  Fruit is better than juice  

For the same calories you would get in one kid-size box of apple  juice, you can enjoy an apple, an orange, and a slice of watermelon (all three!). These whole foods provide much more nutrition than just juice alone and will keep you satisfied much longer than that box of apple juice, so it’s smarter and healthier.  Source: http://www.rd.com/health/diet-weight-loss/how-to-lose-weight/ 

TIDBIT #4  Why families receiving chiropractic care are healthier

Antioxidants help boost the immune system and give it the strength it needs to fight off a variety of illnesses, ranging from a simple cold to life-threatening conditions. A new study indicates that chiropractic may play a key role in the process, potentially boosting the activity of the antioxidants designed to protect  you.

Researchers looked at 23 subjects ranging in age from 26 to 50. Each individual participant received chiropractic evaluations twice a week for five weeks. Before and after the chiropractic visits blood samples were taken to monitor the participants’ levels of three specific antioxidants. The researchers discovered that after a month of chiropractic care there was a boost in the activity levels of two of the three specific antioxidants (SOD and GPx). These findings suggest that undergoing regular chiropractic care can boost the function of antioxidants in your body, thus providing you greater protection from major medical conditions and issues. Ed. Note: improved nerve supply through chiropractic care is about much more than a backache, stiff neck or headaches!

By the way, another way to increase your antioxidant “punch” is to eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, and whole grains.      Source: http://www.chironexus.net/2014/12/chiropractic-boosts-antioxidants/

TIDBIT #5  Butter is better

Good news! The myth about saturated fat causing heart disease (fed to us by margarine manufacturers and misguided “experts”) has been thoroughly debunked. Research shows that there is no association between the two. As a matter of fact, eating butter is actually good for the heart.  Here’s why: vitamin K2, a nutrient that most people don’t know about, is one of the most important nutrients in the diet for heart and bone health. Butter from grass-fed cows is loaded with Vitamin-K2, the missing nutrient that helps to de-calcify arteries. Butter is also a great source of a short-chain fatty acid called butyrate, which helps fight inflammation. Source:  http://authoritynutrition.com/grass-fed-butter-superfood-for-the-heart/

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Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” ~Dorothy Bernard

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