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What is the role of bacteria in the gut? How does the gut microbiome help keep your body healthy? Most of the bacteria in your body live in your gut. While scientists are still discovering everything they do, it’s clear that these bacteria serve several important functions, including keeping us healthy and providing us with nutrients. Keep reading to learn about the role of bacteria in the gut.
What is biological trauma? Can trauma be passed down from generation to generation? Cellular biologists have demonstrated that environmental influences—including our mother’s behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs—shape us physically and emotionally from the moment of conception. These influences biologically program us to respond to our environment in certain ways. Dysfunctional patterns literally get imprinted on our bodies, resulting in biological trauma. Let’s dig into the biology of trauma more deeply.
When do women reach their sexual peak? Is women’s sexual peak related to their reproductive capability? According to Rollo Tomassi, the author of The Rational Male, women reach their sexual peak when they are young because that’s when they’re most desirable as a mating partner. However, doctors and scientists say that a sexual peak is when someone is having the most (and best) sex and is completely unrelated to their reproductive capability. Keep reading to learn about women’s sexual peak years, according to Tomassi vs. science.
Does positive thinking really work? How can thinking positively affect the brain? According to Mark Wolynn, the author of It Didn’t Start With You, positive thinking is a form of healing power for those suffering from repressed trauma. He backs it up with scientific research that suggests that our brains want us to visualize experiences or conversations that lift us up. Read about the healing power of positive thinking.
How does smell affect taste? How good is a human’s sense of smell? The sense of smell plays a significant role in its taste. According to Bill Bryson, the author of The Body, the sense of smell is actually more important than taste, which can be an obstacle to weight loss. Here’s why you shouldn’t underestimate the power of smell.
Are spicy foods good for you? What are the health benefits of eating spicy food? There are many benefits of eating spicy food, including reducing blood pressure and increasing life expectancy. Although scientists don’t know how to explain it yet, it looks like masochists have it right. Here’s why you should eat more spicy foods.
What causes childhood trauma? Can parents genetically pass down their trauma to children? According to scientists, childhood trauma can be biological, passing from generation to generation. In addition, a child’s upbringing and relationship with parents can cause emotional distress in adulthood. Here’s how we inherit trauma, according to Mark Wolynn.
Why is it important to wash your hands? Is a handshake really more unhygienic than a kiss? At any given time, there may be hundreds of microbes on your hands, ready to get you—or somebody else—sick. As it turns out, most people don’t wash their hands long enough to get rid of the viruses and bacteria. Keep reading to learn about the importance of regular handwashing.
Why is sleep so important? How much sleep do you really need? Sleep is critically important—if you go long enough without it, you’ll literally die. However, determining how much sleep you need isn’t so simple—everybody needs a different amount of sleep depending on the age group and individual body. Keep reading to learn about the importance of sleep
What do oxytocin and cortisol have to do with leadership? How does cortisol hinder collaboration and cause division amongst employees? In his book Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek explains how cortisol and oxytocin affect leadership. Cortisol creates a toxic work culture where employees see each other as competitors rather than collaborators. Oxytocin, on the other hand, fosters empathy and trust, which encourages collaboration and inspires innovation. Here’s how cortisol and oxytocin affect the workplace culture in your organization, according to Sinek.