I just learned about this website from friend Kathleen (thanks!!). I will be digging further into the website as time goes on. Intermittent fasting is something to consider as a long term strategy to keep weight down without having to
The Gut is called the Second Brain, but there may be even more linkages through gut bacteria. I’ve been interested in vagal activity for longer than I want to admit (it might reveal my age) and it turns out that
We’ve discussed this topic before, here and here and other posts. A very good rundown on the benefits of intermittent fasting or time restricted eating. The general consensus is that 16 hours is the minimum for optimal effects. The comment
I highly recommend that you read this entire article! This expert on fitness and strength has a few take aways. Keep in mind muscle mass is important for everyone as far as health goes (makes your stronger, better balance, better
It is not surprising that transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation would affect the GI system since it is innervated by the vagus. But this study makes the connection in an elegant way. But pointing out that the end organ, the
Following a healthy, fiber rich diet is good for you in a lot of ways, but recent research shows that encouraging good gut bacteria improves mood also. 2 cups of yogurt a day was shown to improve mood. Hard to
I’ve been interested in learning techniques for a few years now. I had to do a lot of memorizing in college (Biochemistry) and in Medical School and I had lots of tricks. But I’ve learned some new ones and can
I have read this same take before. That we have more memories as we age, so we eventually get to the answers. I observe this in my 20 and 30 something children. They forget things every bit as much as
There is intense interest in the effects of the gut microbiome on mood and even autism. The two strains highlighted below are part of the formulation I recommend for daily maintenance. Scientists have also gathered evidence that gut bacteria can
For the record. The question is, as always, what is the risk/benefit assessment? I would assume the risk to be small, but that would probably depend on the “dosage” and individual’s mental make up. I’ve had a Vipassana practice off
