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What Are The Affects of Sleep On Your Brain Health?

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If you are like many people; you may wake up maybe once or twice during the night, while this is common, these nighttime awakenings may have a detrimental effect on your brain health, specifically if you wrestle to fall back asleep. There have been studies highlighting the consequences of insufficient sleep and insomnia on the health of the brain. Swedish studies are investigating the possible link between sleep quality duration and the onset of dementia. This study was conducted over a
19.2-year span.

Those who had problems entering a sleep state, even if they maintained sleep or awoke early in the morning, were more likely to develop dementia. Comparatively, a short duration of sleep was linked to a heightened dementia risk. The analysis proposal was the symptoms of insomnia heightened the risk of dementia among those who get less than seven hours of nightly sleep.

The study group suggests that the symptoms of insomnia raised the risk of dementia in those who had a minimum of seven hours of sleep compared to those who did not have insomnia. So, the study was concluded that a short duration of sleep and insomnia both hike the risk of dementia among middle-aged and older adults. Unfortunately, this is beginning to affect the younger folks as well.

Stress and many environmental combinations can create and exasperate insomniac symptoms. These may have a toil on allowing the brain to relax its activity to relax enough to allow the body to sleep. Turning off your EMF’s two hours before bed.
Refrain from food and beverages at least 2-3 hours before retiring; so your body can relax and not digest.
Deep breathing into your gut throughout the day. Link for techniques:
http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/2022/08/proper-breathing-techniques/
Leaning to calm the body during the day can be a challenging task. It’s an important way to alleviate stress, but It will take effort and practice. Link to help:
http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/2021/10/sometimes-doing-nothing-often-leads-to-the-very-best-something/
Watch what you eat, and when; for example, caffeine, alcohol, sugars should be avoided or limited anywhere near bedtime. I suggest keeping a food diary and experiment, writing down what works and lets you sleep vs. what fails your body. Be diligent and you will get results. I have been on the pathway to retrain my body to sleep. I’m still on the journey.

mariexray@webtv.net
To keep informed.
Marie

Your Toothbrush Can Protect You From Alzheimer’s

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Scientists are very concerned with the increasing population of elderly that are becoming disabled with different brain disorders, especially Alzheimer’s. In fact, some studies are showing that Alzheimer’s in not just a disease of the elderly, because unfortunately it is progressing into the younger population. We all know someone who has developed this disease and we are desperate to know why.

It is a preventable disease, that is an important factor. There are a few factors to know and this is just one avenue that researchers have opened up and are pursuing its depths. This one has been overlooked by many, but founded as redeemably urgent.

More than 500 species of bacteria reside in the mouth, but there is one that can deem severe or even dangerous, corroding the gums and decaying the teeth. It is called Porphyromonas gingivitis.

What is even more devastating  is that this infection can travel from mouth to other parts of the body, including the liver and coronary arteries. So it is a known risk factor for heart and artery disease. But now it is found in the brain’s of Alzheimer’s patients.

P gingivalis also produces poisonous enzymes called  gingipains which have been linked to other Alzheimer’s-associated proteins called tau and ubiquitin. The amyloid and tau proteins are the effect of Alzheimer’s not the cause. It’s the result of the infection not the cause of dementia. There are conclusive results that the infection can be prevented. But once the disease microbe is established in the brain, it’s too late. No amount of good oral hygiene will help, so remember PREVENTION IS THE KEY. Some other oral health options to check into:
http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/2020/11/is-your-smile-keeping-you-healthy/

Loving and Caring,
Marie

Fiber and It’s Effect On The Body

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Fiber, known as roughage is the part of the plant-based foods (grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans) of which the body cannot break down. It passes through the body undigested, relatively intact, keeping the digestive system clean and healthy, easing bowel movements, as well as flushing cholesterol and harmful carcinogens out of the body.  The body has to eliminate what it doesn’t need from the foods consumed. This is where fiber comes in. The colon receives the remainder of food after the process of digestion and absorption from the small intestine. Fiber is the remaining elements from our plant food after it has gone through the small intestine. The colon will then extract all the nutrients, minerals and water from the final bits of the food. This absorption happens through the walls of the colon. This is vital for the body’s health to have this process work efficiently; if not the body becomes toxic and malnourished. If it doesn’t get eliminated, it becomes rotten food within the colon. The bowel movements become sluggish and compromised; and sometimes non-existent…thus constipation is a result.  As I worked in the medical field and interviewing patients for exams, it was not uncommon to hear that some would have bowel movement once a week and even once a month. To them this was normal. The elimination of undigested food is equally as important as the digestion and assimilation of food.

Many people should consider incorporating plant-based fiber into their diet, because it seems to be lacking, based on the onset of diseases that seem to be progressing at this time. The low-fiber diets are one of the leading causes for diverticulitis, IBS, constipation, colon cancer, and hemorrhoids…these are lifestyle diseases and can be prevented and treated with diet. People consume supplements or energy bars for their fiber. These are not the best source of fiber for the body’s needs. Diet plant-based food sources are the only way the body will assimilate and process and fill its needs.

There are two kinds of plant-based fiber: Soluble and Insoluble: 
A healthy body needs a combination of both of these.
Soluble fiber is a type of fiber that dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance in the gut. It can be found in a variety of foods; some fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, lentils, peas and some grains like oats. When soluble fiber is ingested, it binds with water in the gut and slows down the digestive process, this process helps to regulate blood sugar levels and promote fullness.
Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and just passes through the digestive system largely intact. Some common sources are wheat bran, some forms of beans, certain vegetables, GMO-free organic popped popcorn, whole grains. Insoluble fiber keeps the body’s promotion of regular movements by adding bulk to stool thus helping it to move quickly through the digestive tract. Because it isn’t digested, it is not a source of calories.
Some suggestions to add plant-based fiber: start low, go slow and keep adding as the body accepts it. When adding to a compromised system, mash, chop, use blender, or food processor, Next tool for healthy digestion is consuming lots of water. Lack of water in the digestive system can result in ulcers, indigestion, heartburn, fatigue, brain fog, memory loss, improper function of any of the organs, partial digestion and constipation

Be kind to your body,
Marie

 

Navigating the Perks and Pitts of Caffeine

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While organic coffee and tea offer potential benefits, it’s crucial to point out the down-sides. It does have addictive properties. Many coffee enthusiasts who miss their regular brew, can experience withdrawals ranging from irritability to a migraine headache.

Morning comes too early, and we have to wake up and function. Whether it was a restless sleep, stress, too much thinking about anything important or not; our body has been robbed of vitality. We manage to get out of bed and out the door, but we are not on all cylinders. We have to have our caffeine, whether in coffee, expresso, energy drinks, anything to wake up. Are these beverages really good for our body? Are there any better options? Caffeine is a stimulant of the central nervous system, similar to cocaine and amphetamines in the same manner. It increases the heart rate and rhythm, changes the diameter of the blood vessels, and affects coronary circulation, blood pressure, urination, and other physiological functions, and creates more insomnia.

Coffees and energy drinks are big marketing items that keep the public coming back for more, without them there can be withdrawals that no one wants to experience. I did; mine, trust me was a horrible nightmare.

In large amounts caffeine can kill you! One–two cans of energy drinks with its large amounts of caffeine (400 mg) have sent some folks to the ER, with increased electrical activity which is responsible for the squeezing and relaxing of the heart’s chambers. They felt like “their heart was going to explode within their chest.” In a study done on heart patients, it was revealed that people who drank five or more cups of coffee daily had twice as many heart attacks as non-drinkers.

Caffeine amounts vary per how it’s processed, but contain between 100–200 mg. per serving. Different medications, herbs, supplementations can interfere with the effects of caffeine. But you wouldn’t even know it until it happens to you, and hopefully it won’t be too late. Let’s not risk an unwanted episode. Our body keeps changing and the chemical imbalances from our environments and food keep altering our body’s ability to aid with the healing processes. Each time you ingest a toxin the body will go out of its way to heal itself; then one day unbeknownst to you it doesn’t heal. Our body is trying to tell us something if it fatigued. People need to pay attention and give it what it needs–sleep and rest, also proper food to replenish it. One can’t beat a tired horse to run a race; eventually it will collapse. I had to retrain myself to sleep, because of years of sleep deprivation. Along with that, came the change of diet and lifestyle which helped get my body back to functioning properly.
Comments or questions?
mariexray@webtv.net

Loving and Caring,
Marie

Are Your Cravings Taking Control Of Your Body?

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Cravings are something that we may have to deal with in our lives. It would be wonderful if the food we craved gave us some kind of nutritional support or really did help us to FEEL better. Usually not, that is the unfortunate part. Very often cravings can be multi-faceted. What I mean by that is the cravings may be caused by; for example blood sugar issues, gut issues, nutrient deficiency and poor diet which consists of the chemical preservatives and additives in these foods which produces in the body what’s called ‘toxic hunger’. This is a chemically induced reaction.

The processed food companies have added so many chemical additives to their products to make them taste better and if it tastes better, it will sell more and people will keep buying and the company gets the profit. Unfortunately, the buyer suffers because of the toxic effects of these poisons within the body. Some of these can be extremely addictive; especially in the case of refined sugar, white flour. and processed carbs. It took over a month for me to detox from refined sugar cravings. Studies have shown sugar withdrawal can be as bad a getting off heroin. The other flavorings and chemicals that we cannot even pronounce, play havoc in sometimes worse ways imaginable.

Actually, fulfilled cravings can be harmful to your body; the cravings sometimes get worse after you give in to your temptation…it’s what is called an addiction. You struggled with it, the ‘toxic hunger’,  your will-power ran out and you were beat by your craving. Now your body gets the brunt of it.

What people fail to realize is that cravings are not hunger to feed the body per say, it is to feed the irresistible need within the brain and satisfy your mouth. It is a body that has gone rampant. and needs to release the toxic load. Begin to ‘hear your body out’!…listen to your body’s voice.

My suggestion is to keep a food journal. You keep record of your each day’s food intake, how does your body react to it? Be specific. Try only one new food item at a time so your body doesn’t ‘tail-spin’ and it’s easier to keep track of. Eliminate from your diet as necessary, based on your body’s reactions.  http://frombirthuntilsunset.com/about/

Two important brain neurotransmitters for proper functioning:
Dopamine is a chemical released in the brain that makes you feel good. Having the right amount of dopamine is important for both your body and your brain. It helps the nerve cells to send messages to each other.
Serotonin acts as a hormone…it carries messages between in the nerve cells in your brain (central nervous system), and throughout your body (peripheral nervous system). This creates long-lasting feelings of happiness.

It is best to give our body what it needs to keep healthy and you will cease to experience these nasty cravings and addictions. I changed my diet and my cravings vanished. Some food suggestions for these two neurotransmitters are:
Some foods that contain Dopamine: Do organic; almonds, apples, avocados, beets, bananas chocolate, pumpkin seeds, turmeric, green leafy, coffee, etc.
Some foods containing Serotonin: Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, eggs, turkey, pineapple, all foods containing L-Tryptophan, (calming the body). Can supplement L-Tryptophanand GABA. (These supplements work great for those who have sleeping issues). Also chromium and ALA (Alpha Lipoid Acid) are helpful to reduce cravings.
Caring,
Marie

Make Life Very Sweet…Have a Honey of a Day!

Category : Allergies , Diseases , News , Sleep

We do know that Winnie the Pooh loves to eat honey, in fact, that’s all he eats. Who doesn’t like honey? It feeds the palate with a mild delicious sweetness. Sure, it’s sweet, but there is much more to honey than we realize. Honey has so many astounding health benefits. Everything from brain heath, to wound healing, to promoting gut health and it also has antibacterial effects. Now of course I am speaking of “RAW” honey. Many of these benefits I will cover in this article.

RAW honey helps with those pesky seasonal allergies as well as dust mites. There is a natural protectant against specific allergies because it’s a ‘vaccine’ itself that contains trace amounts of pollen. It has various anti-inflammatory characteristics that fight allergy symptoms. Purchase raw, local, and organic for best results.

RAW honey aids in intellectual development. Do you seem to forget basic things? Maybe trying to form clear thoughts? Honey might help by providing your brain with more energy to think and process thoughts. It has an ability to improve memory by helping your brain to recover faster. The antioxidant properties of honey help the brain cells to thrive and stay in shape.

RAW honey is used for dressing burns and wounds. In a randomized trial of burn victims. honey dressing worked better than silver sulfadiazine dressing. After one to two weeks the skin grew back faster, inflammation reduced quicker and there was better control of infection with the honey dressing.

RAW honey reduces the presence of infection causing bacteria in the gut, such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterocolitis, and others which are known to cause diarrhea; while acting to stimulate the growth of beneficial species of healthy gut bacteria.

RAW honey acts as a sleep aid. It can naturally induce sleep as well as improved sleep quality. Its rich content helps raise insulin levels which in turn release serotonin. This chemical converts to melatonin which is a critical component for creating sleep.

RAW honey creates healthy skin. Using it as a face mask, honey has binding capabilities to help reduce to signs of aging; also reduces blemishes, and fights acne and other bacterial issues.

For the best of nature’s health benefits choose the right RAW honey. First option, go to your local farmers market for your purchase. You want RAW, unpasteurized, (organic, if possible), read labels carefully…no added any ingredients. No markets? Options are health food stores and organic grocery stores that sell RAW honey. As a child I got to experience RAW honey directly from the hive; I was in heaven. So you will notice the difference.

Honey doesn’t replace fruit and vegetables in your diet, but can replace refined sugars as an alternative sweetener. Also be warned, those who have sugar issues, check with your doctor.

Have a sweet day,
Marie

The Anatomy of a Headache

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​According to Oxford’s Dictionary a migraine headache is a “severe headache, often accompanied by nausea and blurred vision.” Mosby’s Medical Dictionary states, “Allergic reactions, excess carbohydrates, iodine-rich foods, alcohol, bright lights or loud noises may trigger attacks, which often occur during a period of relaxation after physical or psychic stress.” A headache is the body’s chief warning signal of the body toxicity. The toxic load in the body has increased so fast that poisons are circulating in the bloodstream and cause irritation to the brain and nerves.

Swelling of the intracranial blood vessels around the scalp causes most headaches. During an onset of a headache, especially a migraine; the blood vessels in the brain continue to restrict because of stress, chemicals, sugars, and improper diet, which also disrupt hormone levels within the brain and body. The toxic flow throughout the body continues to build. Sedentary lifestyles, lack of sleep, stress, and pain medications only compound the situation.

Pain halts the digestive and elimination processes; so, most people will seek treatments to ‘cure’ their pain, but this systematic approach does not make the headaches go away and stay away. Instead, the headaches always return more frequently and may become more intense because the root cause has not been eliminated. Mild headaches can develop into migraine headaches and more drugs are sought…it’s a squirrel cage effect.

Proteinosis, which is poisoning from excessive protein, can cause headaches and a general achy feeling. Experts claim that a high protein diet will eventually destroy the entire glandular system. It places too much burden on the liver, kidneys, and adrenal glands.

Allergy is defined as an abnormal sensitivity to substances that may be harmless to most people. Migraine headaches are also classified as an allergic phenomenon. Certain food additives and preservatives, as well as chemicals in colognes, cosmetics, perfumes and household cleaners affect headaches.

In fact, when your body is detoxifying of toxins, a headache may result; hard as it is to do I suggest to ride it out, or you will stop the detoxification pathways.

There are other avenues that the body will do when it is challenged with anatomical issues as it is trying to maintain homeostasis. When in doubt it can be the best suggestion is to seek medical advice to perform a scanning procedure to find the root cause and solution.

Keep a diary of your headaches…and start the process of elimination, you will be amazed with the results.  It’s a good thing the body is working as it should be.

To the body’s freedom,
Marie

Are Your Household Products Safe To Use?

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​We assume that the household products we purchase in the store are safe for our use, after all the stores wouldn’t sell anything harmful. Or would they? The air fresheners, multipurpose cleansers, detergents, bug sprays, and even beauty products have been created with toxic chemicals that can be detrimental to our wellbeing. According to Natural health experts, many of these products can cause birth defects, reproductive harm and certain cancers. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development has reported that levels of common organic pollutants are two to five times higher inside the homes than outside. The easiest way to be safe is by taking preventative steps. The following common household products need to be avoided for you and your family’s safety.

Air Fresheners: These fragrances used to clean and scent the living space air have unfortunate side effects. According to the Natural Defense Council, air fresheners contain hazardous chemicals called phthalates, which can cause respiratory distress, reproductive issues, birth defects, and hormonal abnormalities. Use an open window policy as much as possible to allow fresh air into your home.

Cleaning Solutions: Your common window, kitchen and other all-purpose cleaners, don’t just eliminate dirt and soot; but will also jeopardize your liver, kidneys and lung function. Many of these cleaners according to experts are made with 2-butoxyethanol, a key ingredient that gives these products their fragrance. Inhaling these products can cause a sore throat, narcosis, pulmonary edema as well as liver and kidney damage. Even the smallest amount inhaled in a confined space can be extremely harmful. My own experience shows a detrimental challenge to my lungs. While doing laundry, I unintentionally inhaled a spray cleaner De Solv It, I thought I had enough ventilation, but I was using too much spray on a badly stained tablecloth and the cleaner seriously compromised my lungs. “We do need to learn from the mistakes of others, as we do not want to make them all ourselves”. Bug sprays contain pyrethrin, DDT, and other toxic chemicals which can produce severe breathing problems if inhaled. “If it can kill the bugs what will it do to you.”

Cosmetics: The chemicals in our health and beauty products (hair sprays, perfumes, and deodorants) are high in phthalates which are used to bind the color and the fragrance. Also, aluminum is found in some deodorants as well as lead in some lipsticks. The chemicals are quickly absorbed through the skin into your system and lead to the same issues as stated above.
The Solution: Use Natural Products.

To reduce your exposures and regain your health, do a thorough elimination of the products containing hazardous ingredients. Investigate on-line…go to your local health store and replace with non-toxic organic solutions free of abrasive volatile organic solvents. Create your own cleaners with natural ingredients. such as: vinegar, Borax, baking soda, and essential oils. Laundry cleaners, many that have plant-derived ingredients. I use LOC from Amway for most of my cleaning products and even for ant and fly spray (kills the insects dead instantly) one quart water with 3-4 Tbls. LOC. Dr Bonner’s in the bath and even toothpaste.Crystal stick deodorant is non allergic and aluminum free.  Check for more resources:
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mariexray@webtv.net
Marie

Is Your Brain Being Plasticized?

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Every year, companies in the US produce 100 billion pounds of plastic for the packaging of the food products The toxic substance–bisphenol A (BPA) is called the “plasticizer”,  is included in the plastic, making it flexible and less brittle. BPA is used in plastic bottles containing drinks, sodas, fruit juices and most frequently bottled waters, but also is found in many types of food containers. This chemical does make its way into the drink or food the container holds, and from there, into our bodies.

BPA has been a concern for those who worry about cancer risk; but it appears it may increase the risk of dementia as well. The bad new is, there is a steady stream of research showing that the BPA we are consuming makes problematic changes on the cellular level that can alter the brain operation. It’s best to avoid this chemical wherever possible. We are practically saturated by BPA because it is so widely used, lining the cans of soups, beer and soft drinks. It is also used in the receipts we receive at the grocery store checkout. Also, polycarbonate water pipes, some medical devices, eyeglasses, compact discs and dental sealants. The CDC says that more than 90 percent of us have BPA in our bodies. The highest level has been found in children. There are tests you can get to show what the levels are.

The chemical BPA shrinks the brain’s prefrontal cortex, creating damage to these neurons and synapses resulting in shorter attention span; making it harder to do mental work which constitutes switching one’s focus from one task to another. It also interferes with the communication and language areas of the brain, ruining spatial memory which affects the ability to remember where things are. Causing oxidative stress to the hippocampus, an important center for memory. Also expanding harmful brain inflammation by causing microglia immune cells to wander within the brain, which will harm neurons.Let’s not be deceived by the “BPA-Free” logo. Many companies will use BPS and BPF as substitutes, which researchers have found can be just as harmful to the body and brain–and maybe even worse.
mariexray@webtv.net Marie

WHAT! Give Up Meat? But Why?

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There is truth in the saying “You are what you eat”. In the development of disease, many factors are involved. What you consume can be for your health and healing or for your suffering and early death.

The greatest threat to your health is the overconsumption and intake of animal products.  Basically, animal products include not only meat, but chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy as well. Overconsuming of these foods is the leading cause of excess weight, pain, ill health, disease, suffering, and death.

Now I am not saying everyone should become a vegetarian or vegan; that’s a personal choice. There is something that everyone can do, especially to take advantage of the intense research on this subject. Cut back! The overconsumption of animal products is killing us!

Fact: Animal foods including chicken and fish contains cholesterol, saturated fats and excess protein. Cooking these foods alters the protein composition which the body cannot break down for absorption. The saturated fats burden the circulatory and lymph systems, which will damage the vessels and will cause clog the arteries thus creating heart damage and atherosclerosis.

Fact: Heart disease has been the number one killer for over 100 years…it even outnumbers cancer.

Fact: When animal proteins are eaten daily; people are more likely to die of disease of cancers, diabetes, breast, prostate, and large bowel (colon and rectal cancers).

Fact: Osteoporosis is caused by an acid overload in the body; caused from excess dietary protein. In order for the kidneys to excrete this acid from the body it will pull calcium from the bones to complete this transfer. Of course, bones become very weak and brittle. Now this transfer of calcium to the soft tissues (arteries, skin, joints, internal organs and eyes) results in bone fractures, wrinkling of the skin, the formation of stones, cataracts, high blood pressure, degeneration of internal organs, loss of hearing, senility, and cancer. Meat also causes an increase in the urinary excretion of calcium.

Always caring,
Marie

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