Heath + Wellness

Surprising News; Even as adults, we can grow new nerve cells. 
 Did you know that by the age of  50, we will have all exchanged the neurons we were born with in that structure with adult-born neurons? How we live and what we eat can contribute to either the growth of new cells (neurons) or stop their growth in it's tracks,
Here are just a few things that positively influence the growth of new brain cells:
  • Continued learning
  • Sufficient Sleep
  • Sex (you don't want to get carried away this one and end up sleep deprived :)
  • Running
  • Calorie restriction of 20 to 30 percent
  •  Flavonoids, which are contained in dark chocolate or blueberries
  •  Omega-3 fatty acids, present in fatty fish, like salmon
Click the link below to watch fascinating Ted Talk given by Sandrine Thuret, filled with great detail and information on promoting the growth of these beneficial neurons:

Books that I highly recommend:​

I'm a constant reader, commonly in the process of reading 4-6 books at a time. It's been said that I "devour" books.  Amazon has made it easy for me to share a list of my favorite books. Please click the link below if you're interested in reviewing my list. And if one of them strikes your fancy, you can order directly from my page. ​
OrganicPositivity's favorite health tips and recipes!

From VeryWell.com: Help spread the word. These are the 10 best foods if you're looking to live a longer life

If you want to live longer and be healthier, you have to fuel your body with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Making natural plant foods a primary part of your diet will restore your health and vitality and have you wondering why everyone else isn’t eating this way, too. Help spread the word. These are the 10 best foods for longevity.
Healthy and Wholesome Breakfast Bar Recipe
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​Nutrition Information:Serving size: 1 bar Calories: 352 Fat: 20g Saturated fat: 2.2g Carbohydrates: 41g Sugar: 25gSodium: 3mg Fiber: 7.4g Protein: 8.2g

​Greek Recipes for Vegetarian Meatless Main Dishes From Food.Com

Many Greek main dishes use vegetables only, or vegetables and dairy products (cheese, yogurt, sauces). They are delicious and an important part of traditional Greek cooking.
The Incredible Health Benefits Of Sleeping On Your Left Side-

​By now you've probably developed a favorite sleeping position, but did you know that some doctors recommend only one? Click the link below fora great look at the health benefits of left-side-sleeping, and for a few simple tips for training your body to stay to the left.

itOne-Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta from Skinnytaste.com

A Mexican-inspired pasta dish... Chicken fajitas meets pasta night! This easy chicken dinner is made in one pot, for an easy dinner ready in under 30 minutes!

Videos Links to enhance your daily meditation

Meditation is widely accepted as a way to relieve stress. Many use it to support the practice of mindfulness. It helps if you can set aside ten to twenty minutes of "quiet time"- when you can be totally alone and undisturbed.
For me, it's early morning.
If meditation is new to you, you may find the guided versions below the best place to start. Though I've been meditating for some time, I still use them in some of my meditations because they have brought about some of my most amazing experiences.
​I hope you enjoy them.

Because these videos are from YouTube, you may find that it keeps going following the one you clicked on.

Peaceful Music Video Beautiful Kaleidoscope (non-guided)

Morning Guided Meditation 

Love and Abundance Guided Meditation
​16 minutes

Quick (6min.) Daily  Meditation, (non-guided)
“We search for happiness everywhere, but we are like Tolstoy's fabled beggar who spent his life sitting on a pot of gold under him the whole time. Your treasure--your perfection--is within you already. But to claim it, you must leave the commotion of the mind and abandon the desires of the ego and enter into the silence of the heart.” 
― Elizabeth Gilbert