Do you find yourself drinking to much coffee, or an extra can of soda, and then discover that afternoon crash? https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319092 , The "afternoon slump" is a real phenomenon linked to the brain's natural circadian rhythm , which regulates our daily cycles of alertness and sleepiness. Neuroscience research suggests that the brain's reward center is less active in the afternoon, contributing to feelings of fatigue and decreased motivation. This dip in reward processing is part of the body's natural cycle and can be influenced by hormonal fluctuations, such as changes in cortisol , estrogen , and progesterone , as well as sleep pressure. One angle, is to work on getting your circadian rhythms back in balance, up and down with the sun. Less electronics before bedtime, balance meals and exercise, take frequent breaks if sitting most of the day. A common response is we often grab...
Mental health is a state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety and disabling symptoms, and a capacity to establish constructive relationships and cope with the ordinary demands and stresses of life. Society says we are as we're labeled medically. We may have physical & mental challenges, but they don't define us. Lets look at Mental Health from a Mind, Body, Spirit perspective. When we add in the spiritual dimension and have put our trust in Jesus, we know we have purpose, hope and peace from Christ. That dimension, helps many overcome the dark times of mental health. Giving our life to Christ, and possibly getting deliverance or talk therapy or inner healing, also can be significant. Often our body is still crying out, I'm imbalanced! We work on better sleep, more sunlight and fresh air, healthier eating, laughter and creative experiences can reduce the stress hormone, change in brain ...
Cognitive decline, is it s slippery slope, or is there hope for a comeback? Memory lapses, struggling with speaking, difficult understanding conversations, getting lost in familiar places. Perhaps you or your loved ones are experiencing some challenges. Mayo Clinic, sites aging, disease conditions, brain injuries, alcohol, drugs, air pollutions, lack of sleep and the list goes on, there is no single cause for cognitive decline, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mild-cognitive-impairment/symptoms-causes/syc-20354578 Science tells us that sickness, disease, aging, is due to oxidative stress , let's explore. There are over 5000 articles at the national library of medicine, citing cognitive decline + oxidative stress . Researchers believe oxidative stress plays a role in the onset of many chronic and degenerative conditions. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/oxidative-stress Cleveland Clinic says Oxidative stress is an imbalance betw...