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GABA, Tyrosine, and Taurine: Amino Acids to Support a Healthy Mood

Designs for Health

Research suggests that certain amino acids including gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), tyrosine, and taurine may help support certain aspects of brain health, mood, and cognitive function. Evidence suggests that GABA may help support certain aspects of mental focus and mood health. Ambrose, ND, MAT

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Probiotic Strains Associated with Positive Mental Health

Designs for Health

The role of probiotics in mental health Probiotics are microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, such as beneficial bacteria and yeasts, that have a positive health benefit for their host. Which probiotic strains are associated with improved mental health? Depression and anxiety are mental disorders of increasing concern.

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Health Education Lesson Plans

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Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. What Are Health Education Lesson Plans? Finding quality health education lesson plans is a complex task!

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Short-Chain Fatty Acids: What Are They and How Do They Support the Gut-Brain Axis?

Designs for Health

SCFAs provide a connection between the microbiota, redox signaling, and host metabolism and may play a beneficial role in human health due to their metabolic and signaling properties. The gut microbiome and its metabolites communicate with the CNS through neural, endocrine, and immune pathways to ensure optimal physiological functions.

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The Art of Breath Control: Harnessing the Benefits of Kapalbhati

The Sporting

Kapalbhati has many benefits for your physical and mental health Breathe your way to inner power and unlock it to achieve serenity in your life – this is the best way to describe Kapalbhati. Regular practice of Kapalbhati Pranayama can help enhance respiratory health, strengthen the abdominal muscles and promote a sense of clarity and focus.

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Don’t Sleep on These Tips: Re-Set Your Sleep Routine

Designs for Health

Getting the recommended amount of sleep each night is important for every major body system, including the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, endocrine, digestive, and respiratory systems. However, more research is needed. Other forms of Mg are beneficial as well.

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Physiological Connections A researcher at Columbia University , found direct connections between physical activity and brain health. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Movement and physical activity truly helps kids think and learn differently. Improve oxygen flow to the brain.