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Article.1 link:  effects of yoga on brain waves and structural activation a review article \”examined brain waves, alpha waves amplitude and frequency, which is associated with an increased perception of calmness, was increased after breathing, meditation, and asana-based yoga practice. Beta waves, which are associated with task performance, were also seen to improve in frequency […]

\”Deficiencies of dietary vitamins, minerals, and nutrients can lead to DNA damage and immune incompetence, permanent genetic alteration, and subsequently, a higher risk of cancer\”— Pg.317 \”Consumption of foods that provide rich sources of retinol and vitamin A, bioavailable calcium, antioxidants (including vitamin C, E, carotene, lutein and lycopene), as well as long-chain polyunsaturated fatty

Article link:  Acute and chronic effects of ethanol on learning-related synaptic plasticity article So this article is pretty heavy in scientific jargon, but you can scroll down to the summary/ discussion to get a brief insight into how ethanol or alcohol impairs plasticity or the brain\’s ability to learn and make memories (acute or short-term

Article link:  Banana (Musa spp) from peel to pulp Ethnopharmacology, source of bioactive compounds and its relevance for human health article So I had no idea how many different varieties of bananas were out there, and the medicinal properties of the fruit pulp and peel, until I read this article.  I found it really interesting

Article link:  cannabis on the brain article This little gem of an article is really interesting to me because I have been a user of cannabis for most of my life.  I think its finally safe to admit because most people in Canada are users, but not abusers.  I feel like cannabis is an extremely

Article link:  B Vitamins review article So this article mainly focuses on B vitamins and their relation to cognitive performance in older adults, but it does dabble into how B vitamins are necessary for all individuals for a healthy central nervous system.  I do admit this article is a pretty loaded with scientific jargon, but

Article link:  Vitamin D global review article So I don\’t think I could have found a better review about the benefits and actions on Vitamin D (or active Vitamin D3), and its physiological effects on the body.  This article is pretty long, but definitely worth printing out and having a look over.  This article even

Article.1 link:  body awareness and fibromyalgia article Article.2 link:  effects of exercise on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid diseases and fibromyalgia \”Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are somatic symptoms that cannot be (adequately) explained by organic findings or where no clear organic etiology can be identified after an appropriate medical examination. Fibromyalgia (FM), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Chronic Fatigue

Link to Article 1:  Effects_of_tryptophan-rich_bre Link to Article 2:  Gourd seeds and carbohydrates increase tryptophan levels article So article.1 dives into the mood and sleep regulating nature of tryptophan, which is an amino acid found in proteins, dairy, grain, and beans, but is also produced within the body from exposure to bright, outdoor light, and

Empirical definition of mindfulness:   ‘full attention to internal and external experiences as they occur in the present moment’ and ‘an attitude characterized by non-judgment of, and openness to, this current experience’ -Gotink et al. (2015, p.2) Article 1:  Mindfulness systematic review article Article 2:  Buddhist mindful vs contemporary psychology paradox article Article 3/handout:  10.MindfulnessinEverydayLife