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10/29/2025

A recent study revealed that you can reduce your risk of dying early from all causes (health related of course) by as much as 60% just by walking 9,000 steps or more per day.

Walking, especially at higher step counts, can significantly improve cardiovascular health. It helps lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, all of which are major contributors to mortality.

Walking also helps regulate blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity and manage weight. These factors are crucial for preventing or managing conditions like type 2 diabetes which is a significant risk factor for early death.

Beyond cardiovascular and metabolic improvements, walking can also contribute to better bone density, reduced inflammation and improved mood, all of which indirectly impact overall health and longevity.

Studies have shown a dose-response relationship between step counts and mortality, meaning the more steps taken, the lower the risk of death (so you could theoretically push beyond 60% risk reduction by increasing step count beyond 9,000 steps).

Even for individuals with high levels of sedentary time (desk jobs, etc.), increasing daily steps can still lead to significant health benefits.

Also, while step intensity (pace) may offer some additional benefits, the overall volume of steps (how many steps taken) appears to be the primary driver of mortality reduction.

NO PMID YET. SOURCE: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/do-you-really-need-to-walk-10000-steps-to-see-health-benefits

10/28/2025

We each carry a whole galaxy inside our mind

10/28/2025

Researchers have discovered that overripe bananas produce a powerful natural compound capable of targeting and destroying malignant cancer cells. This anti-cancer substance, which forms as bananas ripen, has shown promising results in lab studies by selectively attacking cancerous cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.

The findings highlight the potential of everyday foods in cancer prevention and treatment. Scientists believe that compounds in ripe bananas could inspire new therapies that are natural, accessible, and low in side effects compared to conventional treatments.

While this research is still in its early stages, it opens an exciting window into how diet and natural compounds can influence our health and fight disease. Nutritionists suggest incorporating ripe bananas into a balanced diet to harness their potential benefits and support overall well-being.

This discovery is a reminder that sometimes, the most powerful medicines can come from the simplest sources right in our kitchens.

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

Healing over Everything

10/27/2025

A recent study published in PLOS Medicine found that the food additive carrageenan increases risk of breast cancer by 32%. Carrageenan is a thickening agent used in dairy alternatives, deli meats, and some plant-based products.

Here’s a detailed look at the mechanisms behind why carrageenan increases breast cancer risk:

📑The Inflammatory pathway: studies suggests that carrageenan contributes to cancer development through intestinal inflammation. The proposed mechanism works in several steps:

▶️ Gut microbiome disruption: Carrageenan interacts with gut microbes and can be utilized by certain microorganisms, altering the gut’s normal microbial balance.

▶️Inflammatory immune response: The altered gut microbiome can trigger a potent inflammatory immune response that causes inflammation of the colon. This chronic inflammation, sometimes called “leaky gut” syndrome, can break down the protective mucus barrier in the intestines.

▶️Activation of inflammatory pathways: When this barrier is compromised, it can trigger the activation of inflammatory signaling pathways, which can lead to the secretion of pro-inflammatory molecules.

▶️Promotion of tumor growth: Chronic inflammation creates an environment in the body that can lead to cell damage and mutations, increasing the susceptibility to cancer.

PMID: 38349899

10/27/2025

Sleeping on your left side has been shown to be incredibly beneficial for the body with, in my opinion, the most incredible benefit being the facilitating of lymphatic drainage.

The lymphatic system has a dominant flow toward the left side of the body, where the majority of the lymphatic fluid drains into the thoracic duct, the thoracic duct then drains into the left side of the heart, left internal jugular vein the left subclavian vein.

Sleeping on your left side allows gravity to assist in the drainage of lymphatic fluid making the process more efficient. By better facilitating lymphatic drainage, sleeping on your left side improves the function of the lymph nodes, which act as filters in the lymphatic system, trapping and destroying foreign substances like bacteria and cancer cells.

The lymph nodes also play a crucial role in the body by housing and activating lymphocytes, which are white blood cells that fight infection and disease.

Research also shows that sleeping on the left side enhances the glymphatic system, which helps clear waste from the brain, reducing the risk of neurodegenerative disease.

Sleeping on your left side improves blood circulation by preventing pressure on the vena cava, the body’s largest vein. This position allows for better blood flow to the heart and organs, especially the liver and kidneys and is also extremely beneficial during pregnancy.

Also, sleeping on your left side improves liver function by keeping pressure off the liver, improving blood flow and aiding the body’s natural detoxification processes.

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PMID: 33212927, See also Daniel Martin Simadibrata et al. World J Clin Cases. 2023.; Ozcan Ozeke et al. Sleep Breath. 2012 Sep.

10/23/2025

The mind-body connection is REAL. There is an intricate relationship between our mental and physical health.

Thinking about a stressful situation activates the hypothalamus in the brain, which triggers the HPA (hypothalamaic-pituitary-adrenal) axis, a stress-response system. This axis releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) to the pituitary gland, which in turn sends adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands then release stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, preparing the body to respond to a perceived threat, even if the threat is merely a thought.

If these stress hormones remain elevated chronically, it can lead to a wide range of symptoms like no libido, extreme weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, depression, anxiety, brain fog, even autoimmune and other chronic diseases.

Conversely, positive thoughts create healing compounds and promote recovery by activating the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) and altering brain chemistry. By lowering stress hormones and increasing restorative neurotransmitters, a calm state enhances the body’s natural capacity for healing.

The vagus nerve is the main neural pathway for the “rest and digest” parasympathetic nervous system. Stimulating the vagus nerve through calming thoughts and activities helps to: lower stress hormones such as cortisol, reduce inflammation throughout the body, decrease heart rate and blood pressure.

Calm, intentional thought patterns also stimulate the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that acts like “fertilizer” for the brain. BDNF promotes healing and growth in the brain by:

📑Encouraging neurogenesis: the growth of new brain cells.

📑Enhancing neuroplasticity: the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new neural connections. This is a critical factor in recovery from brain injuries and mental health disorders.

📑Protecting existing neurons from stress-induced damage.

FOR MORE INFO VISIT: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541120/

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