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Lion’s Mane Mushroom: The Potential Brain-Boosting, Cancer-Fighting Powerhouse
It doesn't hurt to try and add to your diet! With proven benefits of anti-inflammation, boosting brain function and even weight loss, this fungus truly is remarkable.
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Perfect Guacamole Recipe, with 7 Ingredients
Guacamole looks good, tastes good and is actually good for you! Avocados are naturally alkaline, keeping your body’s pH in check while you indulge. Plus they support healthy cholesterol levels, eye and heart health.
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The Gut-Brain Connection: How It Works + How to Support
Header Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels Have you ever had a gut feeling, or some sort of intuition, that our brains weren’t in control of our bodies? Recent studies suggest that the link between our guts and health (both physical and biological) may have a stronger hold that once determined. Gut health is a complex and ever changing indicator of overall health. The tiny microbes that live in our gut are able to communicate with our brain, forming sophisticated communication channels. These pathways work as health indicators and any miscommunications can result in health issues ranging in digestive disorders, skin conditions, allergies, anxiety and even depression. Dr. Emeran Mayer of the David Geffen School of UCLA suggests in his book, The Mind-Gut Connection, that the gut shouldn’t be considered the second brain; it’s the first. How the gut interacts with the brain relies heavily on what we eat. Dietary changes can enhance the mind-gut connection while boosting immunity and mental wellness. But how exactly does it work and how can you change your diet to support your gut? Read on for everything you need to know about gut health. How Does the Gut-Brain Connection Work? Photo by Kindel Media from Pexels Commonly referred to as the gut, this organ grouping is made up of several highly intricate bodily systems; It’s most commonly referred to as the digestive system. However, the gut-brain connection expands far beyond just our stomach and digestive organs. This connection touches the immune system (inflammatory signals), endocrine system (hormones) and even the nervous system (transmitters). When the gut is inflamed, it not only results in a stomach ache or bowel set-backs but it can have an impact on energy levels, skin and mood. An example of the gut-brain reactions is most commonly the feeling of butterflies in your stomach. This experience happens when the brain registers excitement or nerves and the gut reacts with nausea, unease or most commonly understood as butterflies. This feeling extends beyond the feeling and physical reaction; it encompasses a change in blood flow, contractions and even secretions (hello, sweaty underarms). Put most simply, the brain is responsible for the way we interact with the world, but our guts are responsible for how we react internally, whether it’s processing emotions, digesting food, and sending healthy transmitters through the rest of our bodies. Breaking Down the Gut-Brain Axis Photo by Michelle Leman from Pexels In the world of overall health, the gut-brain axis is commonly referred to. This is representative of when the brain and gut microbes are in a harmonious state. The brain is relaxed, sending positive signals to the gut, and that leads to a high barrier function where your gut is responding properly to the food it’s consuming. The axis is disturbed when there is an unhealthy diet , for example high fat, high sugar, low fiber, caffeine and alcohol. This can also happen when the brain is in distress and processing trauma or anxiety. When either occurs, the other will send a signal to the other resulting in gut discomfort and leakiness, skin irritations, mood swings, and more. How Can You Balance a Healthy Gut-Brain Connection? When these systems are out of balance, the best approach is to target diet and stress. In many cases addressing one will lead to restoring the other. Eating a plant-based diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods, and antioxidant Alkaline water can promote detoxification and rebalance the gut microbiome. These foods include tomatoes, olive oil, leafy greens, nuts, fatty fish and fruits. Many health professionals also strongly advise incorporating probiotics into your diet. Photo by Alicia Harper from Pexels The live bacteria in probiotics are able to help address the issues in an out of whack gut microbiome. Probiotics work by balancing the good and bad bacteria in your gut, creating a health and consistent microbiome. Similarly, addressing one’s mental health can positively impact gut issues. Investing in stress management, meditation, yoga, and therapies aimed at treating mental health can improve gut health as well as overall mood, energy, outlook and so much more. The Results Committing to building a foundation for a healthier gut-brain connection is the start of a health overhaul. The interconnectedness of our mind and body is complex but knowing where to begin and making a change can have a positive effect on mood, skin, immunity and overall wellness. And while there is no one-size-fits-all approach, understanding the impact of a healthy gut-brain connection can do wonders in our long term and overall health journey. From reducing inflammation, IBS and improving wellbeing, these results are only just the start of what a healthy gut-brain connection can look like. In an effort to guarantee a healthy gut, it’s also imperative to stay hydrated and drink water. Not only does this consistently flush out the gut and any bad microbiomes, but it helps food digest faster. Plus, drinking Alkaline water, a natural antioxidant, detoxifies the body while you hydrate and stay healthy.
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5 Steps to Balancing Your Hormones Naturally
If you have ever noticed a change in mood, quality of sleep, the ability to focus and other health anomalies, you may have a hormone imbalance. Healthy hormones are essential to controlling appetites, maintaining weight and cognitive function.
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The 9 Best Yoga Poses for Your Gut [Digest + Detox]
Yoga is one of the best solutions for your regular gut issues. It may seem daunting at first, especially if you are a beginner. But with regular practice and making it a habit, you can easily master most of the poses and experience prime mental and physical health.
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Alkaline Diet: The Key to Longevity and Fighting Chronic Disease?
An alkaline diet can be incredibly impactful in reducing inflammation, making a healthier lifestyle change that will support longevity and helping to fight against chronic conditions.
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Benefits of Drinking Water for Skin, Digestion, Weight & More
We are aware that drinking more water helps the body in multiple ways. Be it your skin health, gut health, or overall physical health through weight management, water has a crucial role to play in keeping all these aspects at an optimum level.
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5 Natural Treatments for Dehydration
Water is quintessential for our body and organs, and we need a lot of it daily for our body processes to function smoothly. From regulating body temperature and bowel movements, carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells across the body, flushing out toxins and waste products. Also it helps us protect our tissues and organs, we need water to survive, and we just can’t do without it! When we don’t drink enough water, it leads us to dehydration. The deficiency of water, one of the major life forces, can cause a lot of problems in the body, and in some cases - it can be really dangerous. The vital organs in your body like the brain, liver, kidneys, lungs and stomach are directly affected by dehydration. When there is a lack of water in the body, then there is a massive decrease in the motility of vital nutrients and minerals. This results in the brain getting easily fatigued. Eventually, the entire body’s energy reduces. As a result, it is extremely important to drink water frequently throughout the day. Despite being aware of its importance, we often tend to get so busy with our lives that we do not drink enough water. Although there are a lot of ways through which you can treat dehydration, we are going to discuss the 5 best natural treatments for dehydration symptoms that work like a charm and provide immediate relief. But before we proceed, let’s first understand what are some possible symptoms associated with dehydration. Common Symptoms of Dehydration If there is not enough water in the body, you might feel some or all of the below-mentioned symptoms: Dark yellow and strong-smelling urine Feeling constant thirst Feeling tired, exhausted, dizzy, lightheaded and very sleepy Having a dry mouth, eyes and lips Not having the urge to pee, or peeing very little, usually less than 4 times a day Not shedding tears These signs are very common during dehydration, and clearly indicate that the body needs more water on the urgent. These signs should never be ignored. You should immediately follow the remedies discussed below if you experience any of these symptoms. Best Natural Treatments for Dehydration As soon as you notice any dehydration symptom, you should start treatment and try to resolve it at the earliest by taking the following measures: Try Buttermilk Buttermilk is one of the tastiest, nutritious and most liked drinks across the globe. Not only does it quench your thirst, but it can also satisfy your taste buds. It is one of the best ways to tackle dehydration. This is because buttermilk contains rich quantities of magnesium and potassium, two minerals that are quickly lost during dehydration. Photo by Marta Dzedyshko from Pexels Moreover, Buttermilk is packed with electrolytes and it instantly recharges your body. It combats tiredness and fatigue within minutes and makes you feel energized. Additionally, it's easier to digest compared to other dairy products. It also provides other health benefits, including strengthening your bones, aiding in weight loss, cutting down on acidity and lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels. To make buttermilk for dehydration, you will require – 1 cup fresh buttermilk, ½ teaspoon dry ginger powder and a little black salt just to add taste. Once the ingredients are ready, you need to mix them well and that’s about it. Sip on slowly and you will start feeling better while observing the symptoms of dehydration go away in a hurry. Use Chamomile Chamomile is an analgesic and a destressing herb, that is also well renowned for its properties as a rehydrating agent. To use chamomile for rehydration purposes, you can consume it as a decaffeinated tea. All you need to do is to take around 2 to 3 dried chamomile flowers and put them in a cup of hot water. Soak the flowers in hot water for around 10 minutes. Once the nutrients and the flavor from the flowers are soaked into the water, you can strain the flowers out. You can now drink this rehydrating tea 3 to 4 times a day and will experience quick improvement in your dehydration symptoms. Additionally, this tea will provide you a few other benefits, including calming muscle spasms, helping fight bacterial and viral infections, promoting clear and glowing skin, resolving gut issues such as indigestion and abdominal gas and calming and relaxing your mind to give you a perfect healing sleep. Eat Bananas Whenever you go through a bout of dehydration, your body will surely lose some key minerals such as potassium. Low levels of potassium in the body can cause various other issues such as muscle weakness, cramps, nerves twitching, abnormal heart rhythms, or in rare cases, even paralysis. Photo by Vanessa Loring from Pexels Bananas are one of the richest sources of potassium. By loading up on bananas when feeling any dehydration symptom, you can replenish the potassium levels in your body. You should also have one before or after working out or doing any other strenuous physical activities. Besides safeguarding you from dehydration, bananas will also provide multiple other benefits to your body, like maintaining your skin healthy through manganese, helping in the digestion process and protecting you from gut issues, improving your heart health and regulating your blood pressure, and providing you loads of energy without fats and cholesterol. Try Barley Water The lost nutrients due to lack of water in the body can be instantly restored through Barley, which is a power grain loaded with a bulk of some essential nutrients, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. To make Barley water, you will require ½ cup barley, 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and honey per taste. To make the barley water, first, you will need to boil the barley in water. Keep it on a simmer flame for about 30-40 mins so that the water soaks all the nutrients from the barley seeds. The next step is to add honey and lemon juice but only after the concoction is cooled. Besides bringing quick relief for your dehydration symptoms, Barley will also help in curing various other ailments. It is considered to be an excellent diuretic that can cool down the body in summer and even treat infections of the urinary tract. It detoxifies the body by flushing out toxins and is a good remedy for kidney stones and cysts. Additionally, barley water is also known to assist in digestion, weight loss and lowering blood sugar and cholesterol. Eat Yogurt When water is scarce in the body, your body fights a constant battle to continue all its functions. In the process, it loses a lot of electrolytes, nutrients and minerals, as a result, you get weak and lethargic while suffering from other symptoms that come with dehydration. Yogurt is loaded with protein and electrolytes that immediately give you energy and rejuvenate your body. You can add a pinch of black salt to the yogurt and consume it two to three times a day. Up to 85% of yogurt is made of water, so it will also hydrate you quickly and provide instant relief. Besides this, some of the other benefits you will get by eating yogurt include strengthening your immune system, improving heart health, regulating your weight, protecting from various gut issues including heartburn and acidity, and strengthening your bones to protect from conditions like osteoporosis. Alkaline Water to Fight Dehydration Alkaline water has a higher pH level than regular water. The alkalinity of water can be extremely beneficial for the body. This is because it restores the pH balance of the gut and protects from various problems such as heartburn, acid reflux, bloating, GERD amongst others. Moreover, alkaline water hydrates the body faster than regular and is retained by the body cells for longer periods. Due to this, if you consume alkaline water regularly, there are very few chances of you feeling any dehydration symptoms or suffering from bouts of dehydration. You can get a DYLN Bottle, which comes with a VitaBead Diffuser. It enhances regular water to alkaline water within minutes. You can carry the water along with you anywhere, and sip on alkaline water throughout the day. This will keep you hydrated and is an easy and foolproof remedy against dehydration. Conclusion Though most of us understand the importance of drinking water from time to time throughout the day, still many of us struggle to drink even the minimum quantities due to our busy work schedules and demanding lives. Though there are many tricks like having a reminder or keeping water bottles nearby to drink enough water, on busy days, even these seem hard. The result can be symptoms of dehydration that can be dangerous if left ignored. If you ever feel any symptoms, you should immediately follow any of the natural remedies mentioned above, and you will surely get quick relief. But remember it's better to avoid an accident than to recover from it. In other words, you should always try to drink enough water and keep yourself hydrated. Speaking of hydration, the article ends here, so what are you waiting for? Get up and grab yourself a glass of water!
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Always Stressed? Here are 8 Natural Stress Relievers to Try Now
Stress and anxiety are a normal part of human life, but how we tackle it determines the eventual quality of our life. No matter how strong and tough you are, it is common and natural to go through stress and tension, but it is equally important not to ignore it and work towards relieving it soon as possible.
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