Elderberry and Oils Mama

Elderberry and Oils Mama I like to share info to help families get healthier. I am a mom of four, mimi to 6. We also do detox baths, ionic foot baths, salt spas & vibration plates.

We use various products from Earthley & have multiple other products to try to be healthier.

02/05/2025

A simple exercise like walking increases the size of your brain.

Having a sedentary lifestyle is basically a slow death sentence.

The groundbreaking study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers found that adults who walked for 40 minutes, three times a week, for a year experienced growth in the hippocampus — a region of the brain crucial for spatial memory.

In contrast, those who only engaged in stretching and toning exercises saw their hippocampus shrink.

Neuroscientist Arthur Kramer, one of the study’s authors, explains that physical activity promotes the birth of new neurons, which in turn enhances memory function. This research supports the idea that our evolutionary need for movement is deeply tied to cognitive health, reinforcing the importance of an active lifestyle for maintaining mental sharpness.

The study further challenges the common belief that brain exercises like crossword puzzles are the key to cognitive longevity.

While intellectual engagement does play a role, researchers, including psychologist Margaret Gatz, emphasize that physical activity is a stronger predictor of brain health. Additionally, factors such as midlife obesity and diabetes have been linked to increased risks of cognitive decline.

The takeaway? It’s never too late to start moving.

Even previously sedentary individuals in their 60s and 80s showed remarkable brain benefits from walking. So, if you're looking for an easy yet powerful way to support brain health, simply lacing up your sneakers and going for a walk might be the smartest move you can make.

Learn more: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3041121/

02/05/2025

In 2024, it was estimated that around 2 million people were diagnosed with cancer in the U.S., a figure that's increased sharply in recent years. Some of the possible causes of many of these cancers for which genetics, diet and lifestyle cannot explain has left scientists stumped... until now. A new study, published in ACS Publications Environmental Science & Technology, stated: "We concluded that exposure to microplastics is 'suspected' to adversely impact the colon and small intestine in humans." Microplastics are also suspected of causing chronic inflammation and damaging the immune system. "Across the outcomes, we identified that exposure to microplastics is 'suspected' to be a digestive hazard to humans, including a suspected link to colon cancer, using the key characteristics of carcinogens approach," the study added. The study also found that microplastics can impact fertility, damage s***m count in men and impact the ovaries and placenta in women. Microplastic particles can also cause inflammation in the airways, which can increase the risk of developing lung cancer.

While you can't completely avoid microplastics, you can reduce your exposure greatly by simply not using plastic products. Swap out all items in your kitchen that are plastic, especially utensils and storage containers that touch your food and drink. Do not buy synthetic clothing - most are made of plastics, and yes, you CAN breath in the microplastic microfibers as you're wearing those toxic clothes. And obviously, stop buying single-use plastic products such as bottled water. Get a good water filtration system for your sink.

We've curated plastic-free products here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/gmofreeusa_official (use our link to support our nonprofit work). We also recommend Waterdrop undersink reverse osmosis filter systems: https://www.waterdropfilter.com/?ref=IvyG5577&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro

Read more about the study: https://www.unilad.com/news/health/unexplained-cancer-cases-study-614596-20250108

12/01/2024

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Recipe of the week: Stuffed Cabbage SoupCopied and pasted from a group I’m in. 👩‍🍳Hello comfort food! I’ve got a tasty, ...
06/20/2024

Recipe of the week: Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Copied and pasted from a group I’m in.

👩‍🍳Hello comfort food! I’ve got a tasty, filling, and nutritious recipe for you today featuring this week’s food: cabbage. It contains all the satisfying flavors of stuffed cabbage without the time and effort. Plus: it’s a full meal in a pot!

🥬Stuffed Cabbage Soup 🥬
(makes 8 servings)

2 Tbsp olive oil
1½ pounds lean ground beef or turkey
4 cups (350 grams) chopped green cabbage (about 1 medium cabbage)
1 large onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground pepper
¼ tsp hot sauce
14 oz (396 grams) can diced tomatoes
14 oz (396 grams) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups (700 ml) low-sodium chicken or beef broth
½ cup (90 grams) uncooked brown rice

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef/turkey and cook, stirring often until it’s cooked through, about 6 minutes.

Add the cabbage, onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until the onion softens and begins to become translucent, about 5 minutes – stir often.

Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir in the tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the rice is done, about 35 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

Enjoy 🙂

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