Your Stress Affects Your Children

Many years ago, I listened to my Professor explain that the constitution of a child, at the very moment of conception, was determined by the health and well-being of the parents. Like a recipe that starts with quality ingredients, that precious embryo was best served by parents that were mentally, emotionally, and physically well. 

The subject was initially broached concerning drugs, alcohol, and/or poor diet - but as the Professor continued, it became clear the moment of conception went far beyond the obvious... 

Today, there is plenty of evidence, research and studies to back up what might have been controversial 27+ years ago. (yeesh ... I am outing my age... )

How Dad’s Stresses Get Passed Along to Offspring explains intercellular communication passing paternal experiences to their children. 

“A stressed-out and traumatized father can leave scars in his children. New research suggests this happens because sperm “learn” paternal experiences via a mysterious mode of intercellular communication in which small blebs break off one cell and fuse with another.”

It’s not just the Dad’s... 

The Effects of Prenatal Stress on Child Behavioural and Cognitive Outcomes Start at the Beginning

"It is now clear that environmental effects on fetal development are important with respect to emotional, behavioural and cognitive outcomes too." 

Bottom line - >  Your stress affects your children - from day one. 

Make sure to take care of all aspects of YOU. 

The Importance of Hydration

Our body is 60% water and our brain 80%

A few obvious indicators of dehydration: Constipation, dry skin, kidney infections, hangovers...

A few not so obvious: Tiredness and fatigued, lack of nutrients, a weak immune system, constant hunger, weight gain, joint pain...

Head over to Ten warning signs you're not drinking enough water for more.

Alzheimer Remedy? Too simple!

Just a quick repost...

Coconut Oil touted as Alzheimer's Remedy

Need to run out and get some!

Sugar is really not such a sweet deal.

Sugar can create havoc in many ways.  From Diabetes to Depression, Yeast Infections to Cancer... And now, current studies have given some clout to the old wives' tale - What you eat can affect your skin.

"High-glycemic foods, such as refined carbs, sugary drinks, and even certain fruits high in natural sugars, cause large spikes in blood sugar when eaten."

"Researchers speculate that insulin resistance—commonly associated with eating a high-glycemic diet—may fuel inflammation and the production of the acne-causing oil sebum." 

Read "Following a High-Glycemic Diet May Cause Acne" for more information.

While we're on this topic, here's a tip I got years ago... A client of mine presented to his Dermatologist for ongoing treatment of his acne.  Only problem, his doctor was not in.  He met with the covering doctor, who told him to make a poultice of Epsom Salt and place it on the soles of his feet before he went to bed. (Just use enough water to make the salt moldable.)

He did, and his skin improved!  Somehow the salts draw toxins out.

I love when these natural remedies work.  So much better than having to deal with the side effects of medications.