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The Third Eye: Friend Or Foe?

 Is your third eye open? How do you know?  Check out my post More Than Meets The Eye for a baseline description. I suggest reading that post prior to this if you are not familiar with the third eye definition and characteristics. As that post discusses, it represents a tiny structure in the brain called a pineal gland . This small member is very similar to our facial eyes having cones and rods for processing light and images. However, the pineal gland aka third eye detects rays of light on the part of the spectrum undetectable by our 2 outer eyes. It produces the hormone melatonin that regulates our sleep/wake cycle (circadian rhythms) and other bodily functions. The third eye is manifested at the 6th chakra which is an energy field right above the eyebrows in the middle of the forehead. Hence, called the brow chakra located where the name implies. It is responsible for higher perception and intuition. A good description is being our physical window to observe and receive i...

Healthy Tuesday Nutrient of the Week: Hemp Seeds

Considered by many nutritionists as a super food, hemp seeds do not disappoint. They are packed with health-promoting and disease-fighting nutrients. Hemp seeds are an excellent source of protein and serve as a highly suitable vegan alternative to animal products. Medical News Today, 9 Benefits of Hemp Seeds: Nutrition, Health, and Use by Cathleen Crichton-Stuart, September 2018 informs that 30 grams of hemp seeds which is equivalent to 3 tablespoons contain almost 10 grams of complete protein. Complete protein means all 9 essential amino acids or the building blocks of protein are present. It is rare to find a plant source of complete protein making hemp seeds quite special. Other nutrients abundant in hemp seeds are omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, fiber, and a vast assortment of vitamins and minerals. The unique nutrient composition gives hemp seeds anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that benefit every body organ and system and inhibit almost every disease, including rh...

Healthy Tuesday Nutrient of the Week: Resveratrol

  Did you know that the skin and seeds of grapes are loaded with body-loving compounds? Whenever you treat yourself to a bunch of grapes, a glass of grape juice, or red wine, you are potentially extending your life. They all contain a powerful antioxidant known as Resveratrol. It can also be found in berries, peanuts, and dark chocolate...yummy! Animal studies show that Resveratrol does the following: 🍇Inhibits blood clot formation improving the function of the brain and cardiovascular system preventing heart attacks and strokes. 🍇Reduces cholesterol levels to improve cardiovascular health. 🍇Prevents the formation of free radicals from the oxidative process throughout the body potentially offsetting diabetes, cancer, heart, and liver diseases. 🍇Serves as an anti-inflammatory which has the capacity to prevent and alleviate a broad range of ailments from joint pain to diabetes. 🍇Inhibits the aging process and the diseases that accompany it. Unfortunately, the majority of studies...

Healthy Tuesday Nutrient of the Week: Moringa oleifera

Moringa oleifera One of the most nutrient-dense green foods safe for human consumption is known by several names, including benzolive tree, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, and miracle tree. It is native to India and Southeast Asia, but also grown in parts of Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Moringa oleifera, or simply Moringa, has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and as a food source. There is an unbelievably long list of benefits associated with Moringa. At the present time, only a few of those benefits have been confirmed by scientific research. In like manner, the ideal dose cannot be determined due to lack of sufficient research. Every part of the plant - leaves, pods, roots, etc., are considered edible. The pods contain the seeds hanging from the branches like tentacles. The entire plant can be made into powder to use in foods or nutritional supplements. The plant is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Many green food supple...

Worth More Than The Eyes Can See

👀 A difficult fact of life for many people is the failure of others to recognize their true worth/value. It's usually based on arrogance, cultural differences, prejudices, psyche issues, or ignorance. Potentially, you will be underestimated, devalued, and underrated by various individuals who you encounter. Sadly, some of those people might be family members or so-called friends (frenemies). They do not have a clue on the depth of who you are nor the journey you are traveling. They are incapable or refuse to acknowledge the extent of your character, intelligence, capabilities, etc. The response to such treatment is questioning oneself and doubting one's own capabilities. Do not allow this type of treatment to hinder you. In contrast, use it as a platform to launch you like a space rocket!!! Scenario 1:  Parents who openly favor one child over the other. In the process, they are uplifting one and stifling the gifts and talents of the other...tragedy. The child who is less favo...

Healthy Tuesday Nutrient of the Week: Phosphatidylserine

The Urban Institute states in the publication The US Population is Aging that the number of Americans age 65 years and older will more than double over the next 40 years. They predict by 2040, 1 out of every 5 Americans will be 65 years or older, up from 1 out of 8 in 2000. Those individuals comprise the generations known as the Baby Boomers, born 1946-1964 and Generation X, born 1965 and 1980.  The expansion of the senior population will also present expanding problems associated with that age group. Dementia , a disorder of declining brain acuity, is one of those problems. It is characterized by progressive memory loss, mental fog, inability to think or express oneself clearly, impaired judgment & decision-making, and the diminishing ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL's); It impacts everything from personal grooming, toileting, and cooking to handling finances and managing the household...loss of independence. Dementia is a general category of several brain o...

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