Heal Thyself
A Quick Fix for Mind and Body
How can you boost your memory, ward off depression, and improve cardiovascular function all at once? Far from being a newfound miracle drug, evidence continues to mount for the benefits of exercise. A recent publication helps elucidate how a jog in the park could help you study for a test, and it has to do with a molecule called Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, or BDNF. When you get your blood flowing, your brain releases more BDNF, which can help nerve cells form new connections. What’s more, having higher levels of BDNF helps stave off the symptoms of depression. Now all you have to do is find more time in your day to exercise.
In other news:
The Natural Path: A naturopathic doctor describes the philosophy of naturopathy and why she got into medicine.
Green and Healthy: Naturopathy can keep you healthy while nurturing the planet, according to a recent editorial.
In the Marketplace: New Vitality, a store dedicated to naturopathic and homeopathic treatments as well as healthy lifestyles, celebrates its twentieth anniversary, and shares what they’ve learned from the business.
Eat Right, Feel Great
When dealing with health problems, sometimes help can be no further than your pantry. Cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for men and women, can be combatted through simple additions to your diet. A recent review of studies shows that fish, nuts, and other foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids not only treat cardiovascular disease but can help prevent it by lowering triglyceride levels. Omega-3 rich foods, part of a well-balanced diet, also appear to improve cholesterol profiles. When it comes to your heart, a healthy diet is more palatable than cardiovascular complications, so eat up!
Also in the News:
Spoonful of Cinnamon: Research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that a healthy dose of cinnamon helps control blood-sugar and insulin levels after a meal.
Ozone Exposed: A report from the Los Angeles Times shows that low levels of pollution can increase risk for health complications over time.
Runway Health: Fashion model Rose Cole is co-authoring a book about letting the body heal itself with healthy food as the fuel.
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