Vis medicatrix naturae. The Healing Power of Nature

07/10/2020

Sunlight is a known anti-inflammatory agent as well as an immune, and DNA booster.

The mechanism could hinge with how UV light changes the gut microbiome.

Our deeper understanding of microbial populations living throughout the human microbiome shows how sunlight travels directly to your DNA.

Research shows how decreased exposure to sunlight and the resultant impairment in the production of vitamin D, as well as dysbiotic changes in the makeup of the gut microbiome. However, it was unclear for a long time if there are any direct links between sunlight/UVB light and the gut microbiome.

Now, a study from researchers at the University of British Columbia shows how exposure to sunlight can change the human gut microbiome, specifically in people who are vitamin D-deficient.
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Human participants could help to explain the protective effect of UVB against inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis or inflammatory bowel disease.

High rates of vitamin D deficiency in people who live in locations with long winter seasons, where the lack of UVB from sunlight means they don’t produce enough of the vitamin. Limited UVB exposure is one of the most important environmental factors linked to the onset of immune-mediated chronic inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Vitamin D is also known to promote intestinal health, with vitamin D deficiency shown to promote dysbiosis of the gut microbiota, even in healthy individuals. However, it’s still unclear if there is a direct association between UVB light and human intestinal microbiota.

Additionally, the VDR receptor turns on thousands of genes throughout the human body. When we begin to understand the full impact of sunlight on the body, there is no part of biology not affected by UV light from the life force of our nearest star.
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When possible, it’s very important to get sunlight exposure. For vitamin D production this includes midday sun where UVB light rays are at their highest, and the skin produces vitamin D.
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​Full daytime spectrum has added benefits, including controlling circadian rhythm.

Have you had your vitamin D levels tested recently?

04/10/2020

If you look at someone’s mouth you can often see how they breathe.

To say it simply, you’re not supposed to breathe through the mouth, ever. The incorrect use of our airway depletes the respiratory immune system, and at the same time imbalances the oral and gut microbiome.

However, many people suffer from symptoms of mouth breathing, and they don’t know it starts with their breath. Today, crooked teeth are a functional consequence of mouth breathing. Nasal breathing allows the upper jaw to expand and fit the upper teeth, and create a wide patent airway.

Your skeletal system moulds around your breathing patterns.

The tongue, is the rudder of oral posture, and should seal to the roof of the mouth. The muscles that connect to the back of the tongue, connect to the back of the throat and base of the skull.

When the tongue is pressed up to the palate, and the back of the tongue is up to fully engage the throat, the cervical spine is engaged.

When the tongue is down, we mouth breath, and the head falls forward due to lack of support.

Exercise tolerance and respiratory muscle strength in relation to forward head posture (FHP) and respiratory mode in children, is far better in kids who nasal breathe, compared to mouth breathers.

Abnormal swallowing patterns and facial characteristics, postural problems may also be present in those who habitually breathe through their mouth. Mouth breathers tend to assume a characteristic posture, carrying their heads forward in order to compensate for the restriction to their airways and make breathing possible.

Exercise capacity is negatively affected by mouth breathing; and that the presence of moderate forward head posture acted as a compensatory mechanism in order to improve respiratory muscle function.

This forward head posture often leads to muscle fatigue, neck pain, tension in the temporomandibular joint area, spinal disc compression, early arthritis, tension headaches, and dental occlusal problems.

If you suffer from jaw pain, neck pain, teeth grinding, then tongue posture and nasal breathing is the way.

Can you relate to this picture?

27/03/2020

Cloud Hands

The Founder of Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, Yang Lu Chan (1799–1872) referred to Wave Hands like Clouds as an essential single movement form. It is the quintessential exercise for improving stability on one leg, while empty Horse (side) stepping, using the Yao (waist) to turn the torso right and left, moving the arms, and expressing the upward energies of Peng (ward-off) and the downward energy of Cai (pull / pluck). Together they form two double upward circles, out of phase, that generate the energy of Lie (split).

There are only 5 step / stances and 8 energies in Tai Chi Chuan (13 Postures). The objective of study and practice is to refine these fundamentals to a high level. There are countless techniques and variations in Chuan; boxing that evolve from these essentials. Primarily focus on quality, and quantity will increase naturally. Focus on obtaining quantity, and quality will become a secondary pursuit.

The whole of Tai Chi Chuan can be found in a single move.
It simply requires gaining the ability to realize this ourselves.

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03/03/2020

"Close your eyes. Notice your body — its heartbeat, breath, and posture. Notice your mind — its thoughts, beliefs, and judgments. Now notice who is noticing. That’s the real you — the essential self."
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From WISDOM FROM AN EMPTY MIND
© 2001 Jacob Liberman and Empty Mind Publications
Photo by Jeremy Bishop

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11/09/2018

Fermented foods are gaining recognition as an important anti-cancer adjunct, and reducing inflammation is one of its their important anti-cancer feature.

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09/08/2018

Garlic and Lemon Synergize to Shrink Breast Tumors in Mice by 91%: Studies like this usually just show plant extracts to slow cancer growth. But in this case, lemon and garlic extracts used together actually shrank breast tumors in mice by an incredible 91% after 14 days. And best of all, 80% of the mice had no detectable tumors at all after treatment. These results were better than with either extract being used alone. We don’t know if these incredible results can be replicated in humans, but one population study from Europe has shown that regular garlic consumption may reduce breast cancer risk by up to 75%. Separate studies have shown citrus fruit consumption may reduce breast cancer risk anywhere from 10% to 26%, but take note that the lemon extract used in this new study was limonene—found mainly in the skin of citrus fruit. Intriguingly, a recent clinical trial using limonene on breast cancer patients (dose: 2,000 mg daily) found that limonene actually did concentrate in breast tissue and induce some favorable changes in the chemistry of their tumors, implying it may also help prevent breast cancer in the first place.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28935151

09/08/2018

Papaya Radically Slows Prostate Cancer Growth in Vitro: Extracts of fresh papaya fruit were discovered to slow the growth of human prostate cancer cells (DU-145) by a stunning 94% in this recent study. But could this delicious tropical fruit fight cancer in people? Several observational studies suggest yes: regular papaya consumption has been linked to 63% less prostate cancer, 81% less cervical cancer risk and 56% less gallbladder cancer risk. Papaya is such a powerful cancer fighter because it’s a rich source of not one, but three proven anti-cancer nutrients: beta-cryptoxanthin, beta-carotene and lycopene. In fact, this super fruit delivers these key nutrients 300% better than other common sources like carrots or tomatoes, because they are stored in papaya’s unique “nano-crystal” structures which make the nutrients “hyper-absorbable” compared to normal food sources. Bottom line: papaya is a low-sugar, surprisingly low-calorie fruit packed with important anti-cancer nutrients. It tastes delicious on its own, with yogurt, in fruit smoothies, in salads, and even roasted with a touch of brown sugar. So why not try some today?
http://ijpbs.org/article_category/volume-2-issue-1/

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