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The Mind Body Connection long recognized by many ancient cultures. Today we are hit from all sides with alarming visual stimulations, Fear Porn headlines, Clickbait Headlines, constant noise in urban and rural areas. Yes, it has gotten so it is hard to find even deep woods spots without constant noise from chainsaws, equipment, recreation vehicles. Constant non stop stimulus also driven by the Trappings of the Consumer Society, disruption of our Gut Health from environmental offenders in our air, water, foods, plastics make the positives of a healthy Gut harder to achieve, and affect our mind body connection. A connection also affecting our emotions and all these processes coming from the mind/emotions express themselves within our bodies.
Genuine positives generate the processes of our full potential health. Our best mind/body/and spirits.
As our support for those engaged in better and healthier food production so we support our Gut/Body/Mind Connections and we become better able to toss out phony Fear Porn Narratives and become more able to focus on those things we can actually do, rather then stew in the negative toxins produced by attention grabbing Fear Porn, Scream Memes, and all.
Each positive action plugs holes put into our health buckets by a 1% Power and Control Machine.
Cocoa flavonols, the chemical compounds present in cocoa solids that give dark chocolate its health benefits, have been shown to reduce blood pressure and increase insulin sensitivity. Furthermore, studies have demonstrated that regular cocoa consumption can improve mood, enhance the diversity of the gut microbiome, and reduce cortisol levels and the inflammation caused by excess cortisol.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6616509/ (2019).—
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0955286321002746 (2022).--
https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/food-features/dark-chocolate/
Turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic that has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammatory conditions ranging from arthritis to allergies. The active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, is a phytochemical that, according to some studies, reduces cortisol levels. The best way to consume turmeric is liposomal or with piperine, the active compound in black pepper, as this increases the bioavailability of curcumin.
Bananas are a rich source of magnesium, an essential nutrient for healthy blood pressure, normal cortisol levels, and restful sleep. They also contain tryptophan, a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in mood. Studies conducted with competitive cyclists, who use intense physical exertion to generate a stress response, demonstrated that eating bananas after competition reduces cortisol and overall inflammation.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507250/ (2009).--
A group of compounds found in mushrooms, called beta-glucans, may help reduce cortisol levels. Beta-glucans are a type of fiber found in many foods, including mushrooms, oats, and barley. A study of 18 healthy men revealed that consuming an extract of Pellinus linteus, a medicinal mushroom rich in beta-glucans, significantly reduced cortisol production, especially after exercise.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10068-010-0094-y (2010).--
Green tea is one of the most popular dietary supplements for reducing cortisol levels. Cortisol. The specific polyphenol in green tea, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), is a potent anti-inflammatory that has been shown to calm the body and mind and may help reduce the risk of inflammatory diseases. EGCG blocks the enzyme that converts the amino acid tyrosine into the hormone norepinephrine, a hormone that induces stress and anxiety. Researchers discovered that EGCG also inhibits the activity of an enzyme that converts cortisone, a precursor to cortisol, into cortisol, directly reducing cortisol levels.
https://iubmb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/biof.1095 (2013).-- Onions are one of the most effective foods for reducing cortisol levels and helping to cope with stress. They contain sulfur compounds that have been shown to reduce cortisol levels in stressful situations. In addition, they contain flavonoids and quercetin, which are powerful antioxidants. Animal studies have shown Onions reduce cortisol, improve stress tolerance, and effectively fight pathogens. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227621000843 (2021)