DaoistDebra, MS Acupuncture. Salud Holistica Daoista

10/11/2025

25/10/2025

"A journey of a thousand miles begins under your feet."

Motivation may feel like the spark that starts action, but neuroscience reveals it’s actually the other way around. The brain doesn’t wait for motivation to act; action itself creates motivation.

When you take the first step, even if small, your brain releases dopamine, the neurotransmitter linked to reward, pleasure, and drive. This chemical reinforces your behavior, creating a feedback loop: action leads to dopamine, dopamine fuels more action, and more action strengthens motivation. In short, doing something makes you want to keep doing it.

This explains why starting is often the hardest part. Sitting idle waiting for inspiration is counterproductive. Scientists find that beginning a task, even imperfectly, triggers neural circuits that increase focus, energy, and drive. Momentum is literally biochemical.

Studies on goal-setting and productivity show that people who act first, writing a single paragraph, taking a short walk, or beginning a small project, report higher motivation than those who plan endlessly. The act of moving forward primes the brain, turning intention into progress.

The implications go beyond work or fitness. Whether learning an instrument, practicing a skill, or making lifestyle changes, effort precedes motivation, not the other way around. The brain rewards initiative, and dopamine reinforces habits, resilience, and persistence.

So the next time you’re waiting to “feel motivated,” remember: your brain is waiting for your body to act first. Take one small step. The rest will follow.

Because sometimes, progress isn’t about finding motivation , it’s about creating it through movement, choice, and action.

21/10/2025

New research reveals that fermented foods may do more than just boost gut health — they can protect the brain from stress and cognitive decline. Scientists have found that incorporating fermented foods into your diet can improve mental resilience, enhance memory, and support overall cognitive function.

Fermented foods, including yogurt, kimchi, kefir, sauerkraut, miso, and kombucha, are rich in probiotics — beneficial bacteria that maintain a healthy gut microbiome. The gut-brain connection plays a crucial role in regulating mood, stress response, and neurological function. A balanced gut microbiome influences neurotransmitter production, reduces inflammation, and promotes optimal brain health.

In studies, participants who consumed fermented foods regularly experienced lower levels of stress-related hormones, improved memory retention, and enhanced problem-solving abilities. The beneficial bacteria in these foods help modulate the gut-brain axis, which has been linked to reduced risk of anxiety, depression, and age-related cognitive decline.

Experts highlight that fermented foods also contain vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds that support neuron health and protect against oxidative stress. Regular consumption can enhance mental clarity, focus, and emotional balance, making these foods a simple yet powerful tool for lifelong cognitive wellness.

Beyond individual benefits, fermented foods offer an accessible, natural, and enjoyable approach to brain health. They can easily be incorporated into daily meals and snacks, providing both flavor and function.

These findings reinforce the importance of diet in maintaining cognitive resilience. Including a variety of fermented foods in your routine may help shield your brain from stress, preserve memory, and support healthy aging, making them an essential component of a brain-boosting lifestyle.

21/10/2025

Studies have revealed that every time you express gratitude your brain literally physically rewires itself making you naturally more positive and resilient. Gratitude activates key areas of the brain like the prefrontal cortex, which regulates emotions and decision-making. This process increases “feel good” neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, while decreasing stress hormones like cortisol. Over time, this creates and strengthens neural pathways associated with positive emotions and makes it easier to notice and appreciate good experiences.

To elaborate:

📑Activates reward and emotional centers: Gratitude stimulates the prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, and ventral striatum, which are critical for emotional regulation and mental well-being.

📑Increases feel-good chemicals: Gratitude stimulates the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which lead to feelings of happiness, pleasure and contentment.

📑Regulates stress hormones: Regular gratitude has been shown to lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels.

📑Strengthens positive neural pathways: By consistently focusing on what you are thankful for, you strengthen the neural connections related to positive emotions and reframe your thinking. This makes it easier to experience positive feelings in the future.

📑Weakens negative pathways: Over time, this process can diminish the prominence of negative thoughts, as the brain shifts its focus from potential threats or past regrets to positive experiences.

By rewiring your brain and creating a more positive internal dialogue you not only improve mental health but also your actual physical health! Many people do not realize that a negative internal dialogue, continuous negative thoughts and anger are EXTREMELY harmful to your mental and physical health - actually able to even trigger autoimmune conditions.

SOURCE: https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude

See also: Laura I Hazlett et al. Brain Behav Immun. 2021 Jul.

18/10/2025

👂 Auriculoterapia – Puntos Clave y Beneficios
🔹 1. Pérdida de Peso (Weight Loss)

A. Shen Men – Calma la mente y el espíritu; alivia estrés, ansiedad e insomnio.
B. Intestino delgado – Mejora digestión y reduce hinchazón.
C. Estómago – Disminuye los antojos de comida.
D. Boca – Controla la alimentación impulsiva y trastornos alimentarios.
E. Control del apetito – Reduce hambre, apetito excesivo y sobrealimentación.
F. Bazo – (Solo en la oreja izquierda) Fortalece la digestión.
G. Antidepresivo – Útil para comer por estado de ánimo.
H. Tiroides – Apoya el metabolismo lento.
I. Endocrino – Regula retención de líquidos y desequilibrios hormonales.
🔹 2. Insomnio

A. Shen Men – Relaja, calma y mejora la calidad del sueño.
B. Insomnio 1 – Facilita dormir y alivia el insomnio general.
C. Insomnio 2 – Reduce el sueño inquieto, las dificultades para dormir y mejora la capacidad de soñar.
D. Corazón – Calma mente y espíritu; útil en estrés, ansiedad e insomnio.
E. Glándula pineal – Regula el ritmo circadiano y los ciclos de sueño-vigilia.
🔹 3. Ansiedad

A. Shen Men – Punto principal para calmar la mente y reducir ansiedad.
B. Punto cero – Ayuda al equilibrio general del cuerpo.
C. Corazón – Relaja y estabiliza emociones.
D. Tranquilizante – Efecto sedante, promueve relajación profunda.
E. Nerviosismo – Influye en el lóbulo prefrontal del cerebro; disminuye la ansiedad y la preocupación.

💡 Nota: Estos puntos pueden estimularse con semillas, bolitas magnéticas, microagujas o presión manual para obtener beneficios en pocas sesiones.

18/10/2025

18/10/2025

Scientists found that taurine, an amino acid naturally in our bodies and added to energy drinks, can actually help leukemia cells grow faster. The study showed leukemia cells in bone marrow use taurine like fuel, speeding up cancer growth. When researchers blocked taurine in mice with leukemia cells, the cancer slowed down. This means stopping taurine from reaching these cells might help treat some cancers.

Experts warn that high doses of taurine from supplements or energy drinks could be risky, especially for people vulnerable to leukemia. While it’s not yet clear how this applies to humans or the effects of taurine from food, the findings highlight a new way cancer cells get energy, beyond genetic changes. Since leukemia is aggressive and hard to treat, cutting off taurine supply might offer a new treatment option. However, more research is needed to fully understand the role of taurine in cancer and how to safely block it. Meanwhile, concerns around energy drinks’ health effects like heart disease and brain issues, continue to grow, making moderation a good idea.

More: https://archaeologyworlds.com/old-preserved-brain-iron-age-discovery-uk/