Becoming an Optimist

How to turn away from the dark side.

Published on April 29, 2012 by Amy Przeworski, Ph.D. in Don't Worry, Mom

I have always been a bit of a pessimist.  I generally expected the worst and and didn’t trust it when something good happened. In my early twenties I met two people who changed my life, both of whom were optimists.  These people wore rose-colored glasses, saw hope and promise in every situation, and seemed to generally feel happy. Given my negative nature, I immediately saw the flaws in this approach to life: they will be disappointed and hurt frequently and they will overlook their own mistakes. But in time, I grew to respect them and envy their sunny and positive approach towards life. I wished I could be like that but I didn’t know how to become that way.

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The Miracle of Cell Regeneration

Every moment your body is undergoing an active process of regeneration, based as it is on the ceaseless flux of cell life and death -- not unlike the dissipative structure of a flame.

Consider the fact that every two days the enterocytes lining your intestines are completely replaced, and that within 100 days, almost every atom and molecule within your body has been excreted, breathed out, or sloughed off, only to be replaced by new ones from the food you ate, the water you drank and the air you breathed in, in the interim.

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Reverse Diabetic Toxicity

Diabetes is commonly a condition of toxicity. Proper education of exercise, nutrition, and monitoring of blood glucose levels is crucial in not only the prevention, but also the reversal of diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that can be managed naturally.  Management will reduce the associated healthcare costs and promote longevity.  Chiropractic, exercise and nutrition have been shown to reduce the amounts of insulin required for our bodies. 

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Treat Your Liver with Love: Improve Your Energy, Memory and More

The liver is one of the largest, busiest, most important organs in the body. People generally give little thought to liver health... and that’s a mistake.

Poor liver function can lead to a wide range of physical and mental health problems—from allergies and bad breath to bloating and chronic fatigue, food sensitivities, memory problems and migraines, to name just a few.

In naturopathic circles, we have a saying, "If you aren’t sure what a patient needs, treat the liver." This approach is in step with the great healing practices of old, including Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, which emphasize the importance of a healthy liver for optimal wellness. Here are steps you can take to protect, detoxify and heal your liver—and the dangerous "treatments" some misguided people try that actually do more harm than good.

WHAT DOES YOUR LIVER DO?

Roughly one-quarter of the blood in the body flows through the liver every minute. Oxygen-rich blood is delivered directly from the heart... and nutrient-rich blood travels nonstop from the intestines. Liver cells called hepatocytes handle more tasks than any other cells in the body. They also contain high concentrations of mitochondria, the energy-producing parts of the cells. The liver affects numerous bodily functions...

Digestion. Before the small intestine can absorb fats—including fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K—the fats must be emulsified (suspended in fluid). To do that, the liver produces up to 27 ounces a day of the digestive fluid bile. Some bile goes directly to the small intestine to meet immediate needs, and the rest is stored in the gall bladder.

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Why We Love and Cheat

I'd like to talk today about the two biggest social trends in the coming century, and perhaps in the next 10,000 years. But I want to start with my work on romantic love,because that's my most recent work. What I and my colleagues did was put 32 people, who were madly in love, into a functional MRI brain scanner. 17 who were madly in love and their love was accepted; and 15 who were madly in love and they had just been dumped. And so I want to tell you about that first, and then go on into where I think love is going.

"What 'tis to love?" Shakespeare said. 

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Burn More Calories – Take The Stairs

Walk Stairs to Burn More Calories

Are you trying to burn more calories without spending more time at the gym? If your answer is yes, then get yourself to the nearest set of stairs!

Walking up and down the stairs is great exercise and burns calories. You can burn about 300 calories for 30 minutes of walking the stairs depending on the intensity of your workout. But, beware, 30 minutes is a lot of time to spend walking up and down stairs. It is hard work.

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Strong Muscles Can Mean a Longer Life

Men with Strong Muscles More Likely to Survive Cancer, Heart Disease

Looking for more inspiration to hit the gym? Regular strength-building workouts may extend your life. Research suggests that building muscle strength is not only beneficial for your physical health and physique, it may actually help you to survive if you get a serious disease like cancer or heart disease.

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The Best Foods for a Good Night's Sleep

What you eat can drastically affect how you sleep, so in order to get a good night’s rest, it is essential to choose foods that calm your mind and body rather than those that stimulate you. Certain types of foods will naturally promote rest and relaxation, particularly those that contain tryptophan – the amino acid that the body uses to make serotonin, the neurotransmitter that slows nerve activity within your brain. 

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Do you want smoother, healthier, more youthful looking skin?

Most people will answer "yes" to that question. If you answered "yes", you have come to the right place.
Here on this page you will learn the necessary steps for protecting or improving the skin you're in. Do you want smoother, healthier, more youthful looking skin?

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What To Look For During An Antiaging Diet

If you're looking for an anti aging diet, don't use the phrase, "you are what you eat" too literally. Filling you plate with Twinkies won't permit you to stay alive 1,000 years as claimed that the snack food does. Instead, look to meals that are fresher, less process and contain many of the plant phytonutrients scientists now know play an important role in remaining healthy, fit and yes, younger in appearance. Always keep in mind that getting older is far better than the alternative, but growing older and not showing your real age is heavenly.

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100% natural Anti-Aging Skincare Merits and Formulas

Skin care is multi-million dollar business. A huge selection of innovative natural skin care solutions flood the market on an annual basis produced by local as well as international brands. Finding out which specific treatment to use can certainly be challenging. You do not need to jeopardize your skin or overall health simply by rubbing solutions that contain detrimental chemical substances. There's a requirement to know your whole body and just what it can handle to find the most appropriate one. An easier and less risky alternative could be to go with natural anti-aging skin care products and solutions as an alternative.

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How to Obtain Optimal Health

You should already know that nutrition is very important to your quality of life. If you want to have a healthy life and lifestyle, you will need to have a healthy diet with proper nutrition. You might hear all the time that your nutrition greatly affects the way you live and your quality of life but have you ever really thought about why? Do you really understand why it is so important?

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