Evolving Wellness^TM

Last month I wrote an article outlining the basics of vitamin D in the article entitled “Get To Know Vitamin D“.

The vital importance of having adequate amounts of vitamin D for optimal health, has by now been proven by many doctors, scientists and studies. I do not think there is anyone out there who would argue that.

Having an adequate supply of vitamin D has been linked to healthy teeth, healthy bones, decrease in osteoporosis, healthy immune system, decrease in overall infections, prevention of breast cancer and prostate cancer as well as many other cancers.

Well the latest research is out and this super-hero-vitamin has now been linked to protecting us against autoimmune disease such as multiple sclerosis.

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One of the most important aspects of optimal health is a balanced state of being between the body, mind and spirit. Generally speaking, when the body is healthy and the mind is at peace, the spirit is vibrant and full of life. So how does one achieve this?

Well, even though there is no one, right answer for everyone, there are several well-known techniques to achieve this harmonious balance.

Hence aside from healthy eating and healthy thinking, many people partake in various relaxation techniques such as meditating, walking, yoga or Pilates. These prevalent activities are usually very effective at promoting optimal health by connecting the body, mind and spirit and are often greatly enhanced by music.

Thus, it is with great joy that I introduce to you a rising new artist, Cedar Jones who is the composer of the group called Hush.

Hush has recently composed a relaxation album called Quiet Music for a Loud World. The album combines ambient soundscapes with gentle, soaring melodies.

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It’s that time of year again! Ragweed season starts mid-August and leaves many people teary-eyed, itchy and congested.

Today however, ragweed is just one of numerous allergens that afflict people worldwide and the number of new allergies increases yearly. Allergies are currently the fifth-most-common chronic disease in America, and medical costs to treat them can reach $3.4 billion each year. Also, nothing today seems to be too bizarre to have an allergic reaction to.

If you have ever suffered from allergies, you know the excruciating discomfort one can go through that many times prevents us from enjoying and carrying out everyday life activities.

Many people turn to drugs for quick relief, but unfortunately that is not the way to go for many reasons. Remember, every time your body acts out it is trying to tell you something and the solution is always about getting to the root of the problem, not just masking it temporarily. Many times too, the solution lies directly in our feelings and actions.

Hence, in the latest study scientists have discovered that even slight stress and anxiety can substantially worsen a person’s allergic reaction and the added impact of stress and anxiety seem to linger, causing subsequent days of a stressed person’s allergy attack to be much worse.

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In the latest research conducted and published in the Nature Neuroscience Online Journal, scientists conducted studies on the brain’s complex neurocircuitry and its role in maintaining energy balance that leads to weight gain and weight loss.

News like this is very beneficial for many to understand, as today 2/3 rds of Americans are overweight or obese!

Millions of dollars are wasted by many each year as they struggle with various diets. But to truly find an effective, long term solution you must really understand some basic biochemistry about your body. If you are unsatisfied with your weight, you must also realize that over 75% of the food out there is not suitable for maintaining a healthy weight and body. Hence, some major changes are needed in re-wiring our life style and eating habits if we are to be at an appropriate and healthy weight.

But for today, let us find out what the latest research has found.

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Fresh, local, wholesome, organic, nutritious food - those are words that I crave to have describe the food that I and all of us should eat.

However, in today’s times, they are just about as rare as cassette tapes, unless perhaps you have your own farm. And even then, most farms apply various chemicals to their crops and animals, none of which you want in your system and to add, treat their animals inhumanely.

So my search for such food is an ongoing journey. The first alternative to a grocery store was a local farmer’s market. We tried one, but found it very limited and organic produce was almost non-existent!

That is why I was thrilled, when a couple of days ago we had the great pleasure of finally going for a visit to a local, organic farm.

And what did we find there? Well, it wasn’t the ultimate solution, but it had one thing that was exactly what we were looking for…

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