Optimal Being

The number of days that top athlete with a runny nose, nasty cough or overly relaxed intestines are sick at home and cannot train partly determines whether they win or lose. According to a human study, the number of sick days is drastically reduced if elite athletes ta ke a shot with turmeric, vitamin C and vitamin D every da y. Physiologists from Nottingham Trent University gave 23 professional football players a bottle of a turmeric-based shot every day for 16 weeks. Each bottle contained 17.5 grams of turmeric root extract, good for 700 milligrams of curcumin. The bottle also contained 200 milligrams of black pepper. This in turn provided 10 milligrams of piperine, a substance that  increases the absorption of curcumin . In addition, each bottle contained 1000 milligrams of vitamin C and 3000 IU of vitamin D3 - that is 75 micrograms of vitamin D3. The researchers use Immune Support Vitamin C + D, a product from The Turmeric.   [ theturmeric.co] During the supplementation p...

Have you ever wondered if the place you call home is truly conducive to your overall well-being?   Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, suggests that the climate of your surroundings can significantly impact your health. In essence, the location you choose to live in can either support or hinder your journey to a balanced state of well-being. Ayurveda emphasizes the connection between climate and the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha —each of which represents a unique combination of the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether). Your current state, known as vikruti, plays a crucial role in determining the ideal climate for you, while your natural tendencies, or prakriti, also hold significance in this equation. Let’s delve into Ayurvedic wisdom to explore the best climates for each dosha: 1. Vata Dosha: Ideal Climate: Warm, moist, and not too windy. Best Locations: Tropics with lush growth; avoid windy islands or cold, dry, windy plains. For those with a pred...

  Summary:  A neuroimaging study on house sparrows reveals changes in the dopaminergic system could be a physiological mechanism underlying the negative behavioral effects of chronic stress. The findings shed light on stress and resilience in wildlife and humans. Source:  Louisiana State University A biologist at Louisiana State University conducted a pioneering research study that could help us to better understand the role of dopamine in stress resilience in humans through analyzing wild songbirds. This study could lead to increased prevention and treatment of stress-related disorders. Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that is important for learning and memory. Department of Biological Sciences Assistant Professor Christine Lattin, and colleagues conducted this study of wild songbirds showing that dopamine is important in responding to chronic stressors, which can help wildlife conservation efforts in response to environmental stressors such as habitat destruction, na...