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Stop heartburn before it starts!

29 Tuesday Jun 2021

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Here’s a quick trick for relieving heartburn just as effectively as over-the-counter meds: Eat 4 almonds at the end of every meal and snack! That’s according to the latest from Stanford University scientists. The reason? Because almonds contain healthy plant fats, which help speed up digestion, and quickly neutralize stomach acid. Almonds also reduce pressure on the stomach valve, so acid is less likely to splash up into the esophagus. 

Again, eat 4 almonds as your “dessert” after every meal and snack, and your heartburn may be history. 

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To be successful, pay attention to what you do in the morning.

27 Monday Jul 2020

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According to Stanford University researchers, mornings matter most. They found having a small victory in the morning – anything from getting to work on time, to fitting in a morning workout – drastically increases your odds of having a productive day. That’s because starting the day with a “win,” no matter how small, triggers the positive feelings that propel you to keep going.

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Having a hard time falling asleep?

15 Friday Nov 2019

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Get a whiff of lemongrass! According to Stanford University, the scent of lemongrass boosts the brain’s production of sleep-inducing alpha waves within 5 minutes. That’s because the scent dampens activity in the part of the brain that controls tension and emotional outbursts. So, mix 3 drops of lemongrass essential oil with a little unscented lotion – and rub it into your neck and shoulders. It’ll help you drift off in no time.

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Feeling queasy from the heat?

02 Friday Aug 2019

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It’s not unusual to feel nauseous when the weather gets really hot. It happens when our body is trying to regulate our core temperature. But you can cut that queasy feeling by sniffing some lemon essential oil or a fresh cut lemon. Stanford University researchers say that when our body struggles to keep our core temperature lower than the temperature outside, it can over-stimulate the nerves in the area of the brain linked to nausea. But taking 6 slow, deep whiffs of lemon essential oil can calm those nerves… and make our stomach feel calmer in as little as a minute.

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Once you lose weight, your favorite foods may not thrill you as much.

11 Thursday Apr 2019

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For example, a Stanford University study found people were significantly less likely to crave salty foods after losing weight. That’s because fat produces hormones that makes our taste buds less sensitive, and food less satisfying. Translation? When you’re slimmer, you’ll be just as happy eating a handful of potato chips as you were when you were heavier, and ate the whole bag!

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Take a walk to clear your mind

28 Wednesday Feb 2018

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If you’re obsessing over something negative that happened – go find a park and take a walk. According to Stanford University researchers, spending time in nature actually decreases blood flow to the part of the brain that we use to dwell on things. Which can make you calmer in just minutes.

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Think twice before you let someone use your phone

19 Friday Jan 2018

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If your partner – or best friend – is sick, don’t let them borrow your phone. Or if you do, clean it first before you use it again. Gadgets with glass touch screens carry 18 times more bacteria than a toilet’s flush handle! And a recent Stanford University study found that if you put a virus on a glass surface, at least 30% of that virus will end up on your fingertips!

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Don’t lend out your cellphone!

26 Tuesday Sep 2017

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It’s the start of the flu season… And if someone is sick, don’t let them borrow your phone. Or if you do, clean it before you use it again. Gadgets with glass touch-screens carry 18 times more bacteria than a toilet’s flush handle! And a recent Stanford University study found that if you put a virus on a glass surface, at least 30% of that virus will end up on your fingertips!

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If you’re feeling drained and on edge…

25 Monday Jul 2016

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wiggle your toes or drum your fingers for a minute. Stanford University scientists say the fine motor control involved in drumming or wiggling fingers and toes tells the brain to dial down the production of stress hormones. And those movements not only reduce anxiety by stimulating our nerves, they also increase activity among our disease-fighting white blood cells.

I’ve got a couple of quick tricks to help age-proof your brain.

24 Tuesday May 2016

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•First: Go shopping! Several studies show that shopping gets your mind and body moving – both of which benefit the brain.

•The second way to age-proof your brain: Watch something funny. According to research at Stanford University, hearing a joke engages most of the major regions of your brain. And the more you use your gray matter, the healthier it stays over time.

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