Creative Kinesiology - Healing

27/10/2025

Interesting.

Sleeping on your left side offers remarkable benefits for the body, with one of the most significant advantages being enhanced lymphatic drainage. The lymphatic system primarily flows toward the left side of the body, where lymphatic fluid mainly drains into the thoracic duct, which then empties into the left side of the heart, left internal jugular vein, and left subclavian vein.

When you sleep on your left side, gravity naturally assists the lymphatic drainage process, making it more efficient. This improved lymphatic flow enhances the function of lymph nodes, which serve as crucial filters that trap and eliminate harmful substances like bacteria and cancer cells.

Lymph nodes are also vital for housing and activating lymphocytes, white blood cells that combat infection and disease. Studies suggest that left-side sleeping enhances the glymphatic system, which helps remove waste products from the brain and may reduce the risk of neurodegenerative conditions.

This sleeping position improves circulation by preventing pressure on the vena cava (the body's largest vein), allowing better blood flow to the heart and organs, particularly the liver and kidneys. This circulatory benefit is especially valuable during pregnancy.

Additionally, sleeping on your left side supports liver function by reducing pressure on this vital organ, enhancing blood flow, and supporting the body's natural detoxification processes.

27/10/2025

I always felt protein is important for ladies, but we assume its only men that need it.

Under-eating protein during perimenopause and menopause leads to grueling chronic symptoms such as depression, anxiety, extreme cravings for sugar, chronic pain, bloating, emotional instability, weight gain, chronic fatigue, hot flashes, night sweats and more.

During this critical stage of a woman’s life, she must make intentional movement and high protein meals a priority in order to maintain health and sanity.

An ideal amount of protein is around 1.0 to 1.2 grams of protein per KG of weight. I personally aim for around 100-120 grams a day - I am 41.

Protein is a building block for hormones, including estrogen, which declines significantly during menopause. Without sufficient protein, the body has difficulty producing these hormones, leading to more severe symptoms.

Additionally, as women enter perimenopause, the stress hormone, cortisol, increases and this causes an incredible amount of these burdensome symptoms. Protein provides the building blocks (amino acids) for the neurotransmitters and hormones that regulate stress response such as serotonin, which has a calming effect and helps to lower cortisol and greatly improve symptoms.

Protein also helps with weight management by keeping you feeling full, which can be challenging during menopause due to hormonal shifts and slower metabolism. Protein also helps with muscle preservation, which is important for maintaining a healthy metabolism.

Protein plays a vital role in various bodily functions, including cholesterol control, which can be affected by hormonal changes during menopause. Insufficiency in protein intake may exacerbate digestive issues and increase the risk of high cholesterol.

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27/10/2025

Moves more and throws out the crisps*

Your brain is constantly evolving, generating new neurons that keep your mind sharp, resilient, and emotionally balanced. But what if the foods you eat quietly sabotage this process? Recent studies reveal that junk food can block the creation of new brain cells, slowing cognition and increasing vulnerability to stress and depression.

Yet there is hope. Exercise emerges as a powerful antidote, even when the diet is far from perfect. Physical activity stimulates neurogenesis, the birth of new neurons, and boosts mood-regulating chemicals. In other words, while chips and sugary snacks may impair brain growth, movement and activity can restore mental balance, resilience, and clarity.

Researchers observed this effect in multiple trials, showing that exercise doesn’t just counteract the mental drain of a poor diet, it actively promotes brain health. Even short bursts of consistent movement, like brisk walking, cycling, or resistance training, can help your brain recover and thrive. This demonstrates a fascinating interplay between lifestyle, diet, and mental wellbeing.

Reflecting on these findings, the message is clear: we have agency over our minds. Nutrition matters, but activity can buffer the consequences of poor choices. The brain thrives on stimulation, challenge, and movement. Neglect one aspect, and performance falters. Nourish both, and you unlock potential for cognitive resilience and emotional strength.

This research highlights a simple truth: even small, consistent steps toward movement can reshape your brain, mood, and future. Your lifestyle decisions today echo in the neurons of tomorrow. Exercise is more than fitness—it is a tool for mental empowerment and emotional survival.

27/10/2025

Powerful walnuts.

It sounds simple, almost too simple but science says it’s real. A handful of walnuts a day may help the body do something extraordinary: target and destroy harmful cancer cells. In the first human trial of its kind, researchers discovered that women who added walnuts to their daily diet showed a measurable activation of pathways linked to cancer cell death.

The study revealed that certain compounds in walnuts — including omega-3s, polyphenols, and antioxidants — can alter gene expression in breast tissue, creating an environment that discourages tumor growth and supports cellular self-destruction. This means the body can, in some cases, recognize and neutralize damaged cells before they multiply.

But the power of walnuts isn’t just in their nutrients, it’s in their synergy. Together, their compounds reduce inflammation, improve hormonal balance, and strengthen the immune system — three crucial factors in cancer prevention and recovery. For years, scientists have known that diet plays a vital role in health, but this trial marks a turning point where everyday food becomes a form of targeted protection.

While no food can replace medical treatment, the findings suggest a future where prevention starts in the kitchen. A simple snack, once seen as ordinary, may hold the key to extraordinary defense.

So the next time you reach for a snack, remember — nature often hides its miracles in plain sight.

22/10/2025

Did not know that 😮 kneecart

Leeks reduce joint & tendon inflammation https://amzn.to/2TCBMzf

21/10/2025

This is a great little technique.

20/10/2025

Super mums!

19/10/2025

Apple cider has great benefits.

Most of you have probably heard about Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), however, did you know that it has been used for many hundreds, if not thousands of years. In fact, Hippocrates (the father of medicine) used AVC back in around 400 B.C. for its health giving qualities.