5 Signs You Have A Zinc Deficiency

February 23, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Zinc is one of those minerals that we don’t think too much about. Zinc is classified as an essential nutrient and serves many important roles in the human body. Such functions that zinc supports are: cellular metabolism, immune functioning, protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cellular division. Zinc also supports growth and development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescence; it is also needed for a normalized sense of taste and smell.

Something to be aware of is that deficient levels can manifest into physical and mental abnormalities. In fact, zinc deficiency is the 5^th leading risk factor in causing disease worldwide – many of these cases originating in underdeveloped countries.

Being an essential mineral, your body cannot produce this nutrient. However, a variety of foods exist that can provide a good dose. We’ll list these food sources and the recommended daily intake of later in the article.

Here are 5 signs that you may have a zinc deficiency:

Research conducted during the past 10-15 years suggests that zinc deficiency is widespread and affects the health and well-being of populations worldwide…the estimated global prevalence of zinc deficiency is 31%. – The World Health Organization

1. Poor cognitive function

Supplementing zinc into our diet is important for optimal brain function. Researchers have discovered that zinc regulates communication between neurons and the hippocampus – improving memory and learning ability.

In one interesting study, scientists at Duke University Medical Center effectively eliminated zinc from the brains of mice. Researchers discovered that the absence of zinc inhibited communications between neurons and slowed the cognitive functioning of test subjects.

Neurons in the hippocampus are a particularly important area that requires sufficient amounts of zinc. This area of this brain plays important roles in the area of communication, as well.

If experiencing problems with learning, memory and/or communication, it may be due to diminished levels of zinc in the body. Having a case of “brain fog” may also be a telltale sign of zinc deficiency.

2. Thinning hair

Deficient levels in the body can manifest into hypothyroidism – a condition in which the thyroid is not producing sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones. This condition can often lead to thinning of the hair.

Not only do low levels connect to increased likelihood of hypothyroidism, researchers believe that normal functioning of the thyroid is essential for zinc absorption. In other words, zinc levels have a “cause and effect” impact on thyroid health, making it even more important to supplement zinc into our diets.

3. Immune system problems

According to a study published by Harvard Medical School, zinc is a trace element that is essential for cellular health. This mineral deficiency interferes with the ability of T cells and other immune system cells to function as they should.

Zinc is thought to aid other immune system functions as well, including:

T-cell growth and differentiation
White blood cell count and health
Apoptosis functioning (killing off illness-causing viruses, bacteria and other foreign agents)
Protective traits of cell membranes
Gene transcription, an important phase of gene expression

Hormone receptors and proteins that contribute to a healthy functioning of the immune system also require adequate supplementation.

4. Diarrhea

Since low amounts of zinc in the body negatively affect the immune system, it can lead to other problems and promote infection. Persistent diarrhea is actually a major health concern, affecting approximately 2 million children in developing countries each year. Children that are part of this risk pool are also more likely to contract coli and other types of bacterial infections.

It is apparent that supplementation is necessary to ward off infections and other immune system disorders. Health professionals recommend seeking advice from a physician before administering zinc to an infant less than six months old.

5. Food and environmental allergies

Deficient levels of zinc can cause histamine levels to increase. Zinc serves as a “storage unit” for histamine. Thus, less zinc means less storage. As a result, the release of excess histamine can produce or exacerbate allergy symptoms. High levels of histamine also make one more susceptible to allergic reactions.

Recommended Daily Zinc Amounts

0-6 months: 2 mg
7-12 months: 3 mg
1-3 years: 3 mg
4-8 years: 5 mg
9-13 years: 8 mg
14-18 years: 11 mg (male); 9 mg (female); 12 mg (pregnant); 13 mg (lactation)
19+ years: 11 mg (male); 8 mg (female); 11 mg (pregnant); 12 mg (lactation)

Good sources include beans, nuts, whole grains, and fortified breakfast cereals.

10 Warning Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship

February 23, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Are you stuck in an emotionally abusive relationship?

Emotional abuse can be detrimental to your confidence and self-esteem. The difficult part of being a victim of emotional abuse is that it is difficult to tell whether or not it is happening. Unlike physical abuse, the signs of emotional abuse are not nearly as apparent as those of physical abuse.

Research reveals that emotional abuse can affect someone just as much as physical and even sexual abuse. Following 846 at-risk children for 14 years shows that the psychological threat to safety and security is the most common type of abuse.

Emotionally abusive people are so harmful because of their negative effect on self-esteem. Actions, attitudes, and words that mean to degrade others are the primary form of emotional abuse, and the abuser often uses it to manipulate others, leaving them feeling confused and powerless Several studies have also shown that emotional abuse is equally distributed between men and women, and can happen in any relationship.

Here are 10 warning signs of an emotionally abusive relationship (and how to protect yourself):

The offender in an emotionally abusive relationship tries to make your dreams and accomplishments seem insignificant.

The Fix: Don’t fall into their trap.

People who enjoy toying with others’ emotions will use any tactics. They’ll try confusion, blame, and interrogation in order to really get under your skin. If you have to deal with these types of people often, like in your workplace, ignore them or surprise them by saying something nice instead of meeting them with a combative attitude. Emotional manipulators thrive off getting a rise out of you, so make sure you don’t give them what they want. In fact, after several failed attempts, they may begin to leave you alone.

They try to be in control of everything, including your actions.

The Fix: Call them out on their behavior.

These people have probably bossed around others for so long and have never been confronted for it. Stand up for yourself and let them know they make you uncomfortable and take advantage of. Even if they deny their behavior or try to turn it back on you, at least you can rest easy knowing you defended yourself and stood up for the truth. Maybe they will begin to change their tune if you struck a nerve with them; after all, once they scare everyone away. Therefore, they will have no one to manipulate anymore, anyway.

They try to justify their unhappiness by reminding you of something you did.

The Fix: Develop a strong mentality.

Never let their insults or outbursts get inside your head; laugh at them or entertain their thoughts without agreeing with them. Nothing they say will ever bring you down if you know what kind of person you are and have a strong sense of self-worth.

They constantly call or text to check up on you, who you are with, and what you are doing when you are not together.

The Fix: Inspire them to learn something new.

It’s important to “be the change”, and in this instance, it will inadvertently protect you because they won’t be so insecure after becoming inspired by your own non-manipulative, positive actions. Bring up the benefits of meditation, taking responsibility for their own life, etc. Use all the knowledge you have gained about becoming your best self in order to help them become their best self, too.

Maybe, just maybe, they’ll learn about the value of trust.

They insist on always being right while you are always wrong.

The Fix: Tell them “you’re right.”

As hard as this might be for the ego, your soul will give you a round of applause and possibly a standing ovation. Emotional manipulators feed on drama, so agreeing with them will leave them speechless and quickly extinguish their delusions. Just for the sake of keeping your peace of mind, let them win the argument. You know deep down that their behavior and accusations were wrong, but they will have to deal with that karma later, anyway.

Emotionally abusive relationship partners constantly humiliate others

The Fix: Call them out on their behavior.

These people have probably bossed around others for so long and have never been confronted. Stand up for yourself and let them know they make you uncomfortable and take advantage of. Even if they deny their behavior or try to turn it back on you, at least you can rest easy knowing you defended yourself and stood up for the truth. Maybe they will begin to change their tune if you struck a nerve with them in public; after all, once they scare everyone away, they will have no one to manipulate anymore.

They constantly remind you of your shortcomings and failures.

The Fix: Give yourself positive self-talk throughout the day.

An emotional manipulator can completely tarnish your otherwise peppy mood, so make sure you restore yourself with uplifting affirmations and messages during the day. They thrive on seeing your mood go down the drain, so they won’t have a reason to torment you any longer when they see you unaffected by their brash remarks.

Get smart about protecting yourself from their wrath; they may soon get discouraged from using you as their emotional toy.

They accuse you of things that are not true, so you are forced to prove your love.

The Fix: Avoid emotional attachment with them

This may sound easier said than done, especially if they are acting everything but authentic. Look for the moment they steamroll entirely your emotions, and slowly back away from the relationship. Make sure to let them know your boundaries. Emotionally abusive people constantly look for their next victim, and if you must talk to them, be civil – but don’t let it go any further than that, for your own protection’s sake.

Remember that this is not your fault, and there’s nothing wrong with recognizing this for what it is – abuse.

A partner in an emotionally abusive relationship doesn’t value your feelings and often will tell you that you are wrong.

The Fix: Start writing down what they say during conversations.

While this might seem a little overboard, emotional manipulators habitually make you look like the bad guy. So they won’t hesitate to twist their words to fit any agenda. You might actually start to believe sometimes that you have done something wrong when in reality, you have fallen victim to their terrible scheme. To make sure you can actually show them what they said in prior conversations, jot down any details you think they might conveniently change later to justify their behavior. They may also try to convince you they never said a certain thing, but you can actually prove they did with your notes you take.

They make you feel as if you aren’t good enough for them and that you should be thankful to be in the relationship.

The Fix: Let go of emotionally abusive relationships if necessary.

If you notice these emotionally abusive relationship tendencies in your partner for a repeated period without change, you should leave that relationship behind in favor of your own well-being. You can’t force a person to change, no matter how often you have brought up their volatile behavior. You deserve someone who will nurture and balance your emotions. Rest assured, you don’t need someone who wants to use you for their enjoyment.

Left alone, the stress of an emotionally abusive relationship can manifest in illness, depression, and even long-term emotional trauma. That’s why it is important first to recognize the behavior and then seek help. Recognizing the behavior can be difficult. That’s because we are so attached to the relationship, that we don’t want to think about letting it go. That’s why we need to know some key signs that the relationship isn’t serving us.

10 Warning Signs It’s Time to Change Your Life

February 22, 2016 by Power of Positivity

There is usually some catalyst (or several of them) that leads to knowing it’s time to change your life. Unfortunately, it is easy to live with these signs for a long time before even noticing what they are trying to say.

The key to understanding what is going on in our life is recognizing how we feel. If we are feeling anxious, discontent or bitter, it could be our body’s way of telling us it’s time to try something new.

Here are 10 signs it’s time to change your life:

1. You dread going to work more days than you don’t.

So much of our day and week is spent at work, that feeling of dread when you wake up or as the weekend nears its end is a sure sign that something is not right.

Take some time to figure out what it is about your day at work that you are dreading and devise a plan for changing it.

2. You live life in the past or dreaming about the future.

Staying focused on better times, whether it’s the past or the future, might be a sign of trying to escape the now. It is not uncommon to dream about a better life and dreaming can be good. It’s when dreaming takes the place of doing that a problem exists.

3. People are constantly telling you to relax.

If the same message keeps appearing from friends and acquaintances alike, it might be time to figure out what is behind it. “You need to relax” is slang for “get over it” in today’s world. So when we hear it over and over again, we are probably holding onto something we need to let go of.

4. You are jealous of other people’s successes.

Jealousy is a sign of discontent with our lives and has nothing to do with the other person’s accomplishment. It is hard to be happy for other people’s successes when we are feeling stuck in our life. It is time to ask ourselves what is jealousy telling us.

5. You wake up tired.

Waking up tired is a sign of discontent, not necessarily with work but with life in general. It is hard to get proper rest with worry and angst in our lives. When we live in a constant state of tiredness, it can signify struggle and strife in our life.

It also indicates we are tired of fighting and are ready to admit defeat. Instead of giving up, figure out what you can do to get back on track. Life is meant to be lived happy and happy isn’t tired.

6. You are antsy.

The feeling of the need to do something or go somewhere is a clear sign that creativity is being stifled, and something must change.

The inability to be content and sit still can suggest there is something else you are meant to be doing. If you are antsy, it’s your job to figure out what your body is telling you.

7. You gossip.

Gossiping is a way of deflecting the work we need to do in our lives to someone else. It is avoidance at its best.

When we find ourselves gossiping, it is important to ask what we are avoiding in our life and then realize that facing it is the best thing we can do.

8. Everyone in your life seems to annoy you.

Having a hard time living by the “don’t sweat the small stuff” motto might indicate some extra angst and negativity around.

Nitpicking and always finding something wrong with what everyone is doing is a hint that there are some underlying issues. The issues can be anything but it usually indicates an unhappiness with your life somehow.

9. You have a constant sense of foreboding.

Waiting for something bad to happen will eventually lead to something bad actually happening

. The other shoe doesn’t always have to drop and to know that can go a long way. Stop the worry and the predictions and start focusing on what you are doing right now.

10. You keep thinking, “there has to be something more to life than this.”

Thinking there is something more or something bigger usually means there are new opportunities on the horizon. Be open to the things that are stirring up the passion and creativity and follow them. The destination will most likely be exactly what you need.

Deciding to make changes can be immediate but the change itself doesn’t always happen that fast. Don’t let that stop you from moving forward.

Even the smallest of steps can help reduce the negative feelings and keep the motivation for change high.

The important thing is to do something right now because your only options are to embrace change or accept things as they are.

Either way, it is important for us to pay attention to how we feel and do more of what makes us feel good.

“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” ~ Joseph Campbell

What signs have told you it was time to change your life? Share in the discussion below:

Trying This Ancient Herb Can Relieve Your Next Headache

February 21, 2016 by Power of Positivity

You may have already read about one natural herbal ingredient that can help relieve headaches, but this article will give you another herb that could help fight cancer as well.

Medicinal herbs were used long before pharmacists began refining compounds into pill form for use against illness and disease. Midwives, medicine men and healers have cultivated herbs found in nature to heal sicknesses and reduce pain. In the garden or forest, plants provide a wealth of available healing sources for us. Many parts of the plant can be used and in many different ways, Leaves, flowers and roots can be dried, crushed into powder, made into a tea, eaten, pressed to extract oils and essences, or mixed with a base of oil to apply to the skin.

As we move further away from the local herbal lore that once healed people, we appreciate the advances of modern science, but we still desire the products of nature that we know are healthy, whole sources of healing. People are looking for organically grown, locally sourced and sustainable products to keep them well.

This ONE Herb Can Naturally Relieve a Headache (and May Even Fight Cancer)

Headaches can come in different forms but all of them are painful. There are tension, sinus, and migraine headaches. Headaches can give you a dull ache or a sharp, stabbing pain. Headaches can also cause other symptoms like ringing in the ears, blurry vision, seeing spots, dizziness, nausea and even vomiting.

Scientific evidence that this herb prevents and relieves a headache

In the garden, tiny white daisies with yellow centers and vivid green leaves and stems look delicate and pretty. These little flowers are called many names; Bachelor’s Buttons, Featherfew, Featherfoil, Flirtwort and most commonly, Feverfew. There are multiple different species of feverfew. The scientific names for this herb are in the parthenium strain; Chrysanthemum Parthenium, Pyrethrum Parthenium, and Tanacetum parthenium just to name a few.

The leaves of the feverfew plant are used to make the medicine that heals headaches. They can be used dried or fresh, and typically are packaged as capsules for headache remedy.

In a study of migraine headache patients who ate fresh leaves of feverfew daily as a way to prevent migraines, evidence was found that the herbal remedy was able to prevent attacks of migraine.

Another survey of 270 patients with migraine who treated themselves with fresh feverfew leaves, 70% of those who ate the leaves daily had reduced headache symptoms. The people who tried feverfew leaves said that it helped them either with shorter headaches or less frequent headaches or both.

Incredible evidence that this one herb can fight cancer

The ability of this delicate flower to help prevent or relieve headaches and to fight cancer is incredible. The medicinal herb feverfew has long been used as a folk remedy for the treatment of migraine and arthritis. Parthenolide is considered to be the primary bioactive compound in feverfew that has anti-migraine, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory properties.

In a study of feverfew and its ability to fight cancer, researchers determined that parthenolide and golden feverfew extract inhibited the growth of two human breast cancer cell types and one human cervical cancer cell type. They also found that feverfew ethanolic extract inhibited the growth of all three types of cancer cells that were tested.

Other medicinal uses for this herb

In herbal lore, feverfew was also used for reducing fever, hence the name of the plant. Here is a list of other health problems that WebMD lists that feverfew has been used for:

Irregular menstrual periods

Arthritis

Psoriasis

Allergies

Asthma

Ringing in the ears/tinnitus

Dizziness

Nausea

Vomiting

Infertility

Anemia

Cancer

Intestinal gas

Preventing miscarriage

Common cold

Earache

Liver disease

Muscle tension

Bone disorders

Swollen feet

Diarrhea

Insect repellant

Preparing fresh herbs and a warning for allergy sufferers

Allergies can be severe and those who are allergic to ragweed should avoid using feverfew. Unfortunately, the herb can bring on an allergic reaction for some people. Please check with your medical provider before working with herbs to check for interactions with anything else that you are currently taking.

As it is bitter in taste, most people using fresh feverfew combine it with honey to make it taste better. Typically, leaves from the feverfew plant are collected to equal one ounce of the plant then the leaves are crushed slightly with a mortar and pestle. Add 16 ounces of boiling water to the crushed leaves and allow the mixture to cool slightly. For headaches, drink 3-4oz of the liquid.

To make a tincture or extract of feverfew:

* Use a drinkable alcohol of at least 80 proof, like vodka or rum.

* Use a clean glass jar, such as a mason jar.

* Fill the jar at least halfway with dried feverfew leaves.

* Boil a small amount of water (2 ounces or so) and dampen the leaves slightly in the jar, but do not cover them with water.

* Fill the rest of the jar with the drinkable alcohol and seal it up tightly. Shake the jar and store it in a cool pantry or cupboard for 3 weeks.

* After 3 weeks, strain the herbs and save the liquid.

The liquid can be consumed directly by teaspoons or added to boiling water to evaporate the alcohol before drinking.

10 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Mother Teresa

February 21, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Mother Teresa may have passed on years ago, but her incredible love and wisdom still live on today. She shared many life lessons throughout her time on Earth, many of which centered around love, compassion, helping others, and maintaining humility. She embodied a wonderful example for all of us to follow – to simply love and give help to others without asking of either in return. We invite you to read over some of her most famous quotes that will hopefully inspire you to love more, give more, and help more.

Here are 10 life lessons we can learn from Mother Teresa:

1. Speak as little as possible about yourself

“These are the few ways we can practice humility: To speak as little as possible of one’s self. To mind one’s own business. Not to want to manage other people’s affairs. To avoid curiosity. To accept contradictions and correction cheerfully. To pass over the mistakes of others. To accept insults and injuries. To accept being slighted, forgotten and disliked. To be kind and gentle even under provocation. Never to stand on one’s dignity. To choose always the hardest.”

“If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.”

2. Keep busy with your own affairs, not those of others

“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.”

“Live simply so others may simply live.”

“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.”

3. Avoid curiosity

“We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature – trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence… We need silence to be able to touch souls.”

4. Accept small irritations with good humor

“People are unrealistic, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway.”

5. Do not dwell on the faults of others

“I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.”

“Intense love does not measure; it just gives.”

“We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.”

6. Accept censures even if unmerited

“I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness.”

7. Be courteous and delicate even when provoked

“Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”

“Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do… but how much love we put in that action.”

“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”

“A life not lived for others is not a life.”

8. Do not seek to be admired or loved.

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”

“At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.”

9. Do not protect yourself behind your own dignity

“One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anybody.”

“There must be a reason why some people can afford to live well. They must have worked for it. I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things that we could use.”

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

10. Always choose the more difficult task

“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.”

“Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So, spread your love everywhere you go.”

“Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.”

“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”

8 Scientifically Proven Reasons to Eat Shiitake Mushrooms Every Day

February 21, 2016 by Power of Positivity

Sure shiitake mushrooms are savory and delicious, but now there are scientifically proven reasons to eat them every day. If you are one of the lucky people who ate shiitake mushrooms at breakfast this morning, you are well aware of the tasty reasons to eat them.

Shiitake mushrooms are one delicious variety of fungi that not only taste good, but that help heal your body. Let’s look further at the edible bounty of shiitake mushrooms and why science has proven that eating them every day is deliciously good for you.

8 Scientifically Proven Reasons to Eat Shiitake Mushrooms Every Day

A half cup of these particular shrooms only has 41 calories and packs the following nutritional daily values:

Copper 72%
Pantothenic acid 52%
Selenium 33%
Vitamin B2 9%
Zinc 9%
Manganese 8%
Vitamin B6 7%
Vitamin B3 7%
Choline 6%
Fiber 6%
Vitamin D 5%
Folate 4%

1. Science proves that shitake mushrooms can kill bacteria that cause disease.

Chitosan is a type of natural sugar that is found in a few foods, including the shells of crabs and the stems of shiitake mushrooms. The chitosan found in shiitake mushrooms has antimicrobial properties that kill bacteria.

One study found that chitosan from shiitake stems showed excellent antimicrobial activities against eight species of disease-causing bacteria. Scientists also discovered that shiitake chitosan was more effective at killing bacteria than the chitosan taken from crab shells.

2. Science has proven that shitake mushrooms can kill tumors

Keeping yourself cancer-free is certainly a great reason to eat mushrooms and the scientific research backs up this claim. The same study mentioned above also found that the chitosan in shiitake mushroom stems helped prevent tumors from spreading.

Chitosan can also be found in crab shells, but the researchers found that shiitake chitosan was better at stopping the spread of tumors than the chitosan taken from crab shells. Although we can’t say that shiitake mushrooms prevent cancer form occurring in the first place, reducing the spread of tumors is a great reason to add them to your meal plan every day.

3. Science has proven that shiitake mushrooms can reduce inflammation and improve immunity.

Yet another scientific study showed that eating whole dried shiitake mushrooms in a daily diet helped reduce the inflammation for 52 male and female study participants over 4 weeks. Scientists showed improved immune function for the people who ate the shrooms every day. Another incredible health benefit of shrooms is an improved immune response.

4. Science has proven that shiitake mushrooms can help fight obesity.

In a study of mice that were fed a diet of shiitake mushrooms, scientists showed that the mice that ate the mushrooms had much healthier body weights than those that did not. The shiitake-fed mice had reduced cholesterol and triglyceride levels and also had fewer fatty liver deposits.

The researchers say that supplementing diet with shiitake mushrooms could be a way to help control obesity in humans as well. Whether you suffer from a weight problem or not, adding this food to your diet is a way to add a healthy, high-nutrient, low calorie food that you will enjoy.

5. Science has proven that shiitake mushrooms can prevent insomnia.

Some scientists believe that Vitamin D deficiency is responsible for many of the chronic insomnia sufferers in the world. 100 grams of fresh shiitake mushrooms provide 100 IU of Vitamin D daily, which helps your body repair itself at night while you get restful sleep.

6. Science has proven that shiitake mushrooms can prevent autoimmune diseases.

Adding this fungus to your diet can decrease the risk of autoimmune diseases such as Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia and arthritis. Shiitake naturally contain beta glucans, which are a type of natural sugar.

Beta-glucans have many health benefits, including protection from colds and flu.

Gaining resilience against autoimmune diseases and preventing the immune system from attacking the body is a scientifically proven reason to eat shiitake mushrooms every day.

7. Science has proven that shiitake mushrooms can improve overall nutrition in your diet.

Science has shown that those who have mushrooms in their diet are more likely to have a higher quality diet concerning total nutrient content than people who do not have mushrooms in their diet. Researchers analyzed and measured nine years of data on healthy eating for groups who either had mushrooms in their diets or did not. The mushroom-eating group surpassed the others for total vegetables, dark greens, and grains.

8. Science has proven that shiitake mushrooms can prevent and correct hypertension.

Researchers evaluating alternatives to high-blood pressure medication say that ‘Synthetic anti-hypertensive drugs have been blamed for side effects of various sorts. Thus, the search for natural, safe, and food-based anti-hypertensive agents has gained momentum. Mushrooms, abundant in bio-active components, had been recognized for its use as therapeutics in alternative and complementary medicine as well as functional food.’

Mushrooms contain terpenoids, peptides, lentinan, pipecolic acid, and potassium, which researchers have shown can prevent a high-cholesterol diet from causing high blood pressure. The compounds in shiitake mushrooms also have the potential to reverse hypertension for patients who prefer non-drug therapy.

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5 Signs You Have A Zinc Deficiency

Here are 5 signs that you may have a zinc deficiency:

1. Poor cognitive function

2. Thinning hair

3. Immune system problems

4. Diarrhea

5. Food and environmental allergies

Recommended Daily Zinc Amounts

Here are 10 warning signs of an emotionally abusive relationship (and how to protect yourself):

The offender in an emotionally abusive relationship tries to make your dreams and accomplishments seem insignificant.

The Fix: Don’t fall into their trap.

They try to be in control of everything, including your actions.

The Fix: Call them out on their behavior.

The Fix: Develop a strong mentality.

They constantly call or text to check up on you, who you are with, and what you are doing when you are not together.

The Fix: Inspire them to learn something new.

They insist on always being right while you are always wrong.

The Fix: Tell them “you’re right.”

Emotionally abusive relationship partners constantly humiliate others

The Fix: Call them out on their behavior.

They constantly remind you of your shortcomings and failures.

The Fix: Give yourself positive self-talk throughout the day.

They accuse you of things that are not true, so you are forced to prove your love.

The Fix: Avoid emotional attachment with them

A partner in an emotionally abusive relationship doesn’t value your feelings and often will tell you that you are wrong.

The Fix: Start writing down what they say during conversations.

They make you feel as if you aren’t good enough for them and that you should be thankful to be in the relationship.

The Fix: Let go of emotionally abusive relationships if necessary.

Here are 10 signs it’s time to change your life:

1. You dread going to work more days than you don’t.

2. You live life in the past or dreaming about the future.

3. People are constantly telling you to relax.

4. You are jealous of other people’s successes.

5. You wake up tired.

6. You are antsy.

7. You gossip.

8. Everyone in your life seems to annoy you.

9. You have a constant sense of foreboding.

10. You keep thinking, “there has to be something more to life than this.”

What signs have told you it was time to change your life? Share in the discussion below:

This ONE Herb Can Naturally Relieve a Headache (and May Even Fight Cancer)

Scientific evidence that this herb prevents and relieves a headache

Incredible evidence that this one herb can fight cancer

Other medicinal uses for this herb

Preparing fresh herbs and a warning for allergy sufferers

Here are 10 life lessons we can learn from Mother Teresa:

1. Speak as little as possible about yourself

2. Keep busy with your own affairs, not those of others

3. Avoid curiosity

4. Accept small irritations with good humor

5. Do not dwell on the faults of others

6. Accept censures even if unmerited

7. Be courteous and delicate even when provoked

8. Do not seek to be admired or loved.

9. Do not protect yourself behind your own dignity

10. Always choose the more difficult task

8 Scientifically Proven Reasons to Eat Shiitake Mushrooms Every Day

1. Science proves that shitake mushrooms can kill bacteria that cause disease.

2. Science has proven that shitake mushrooms can kill tumors

3. Science has proven that shiitake mushrooms can reduce inflammation and improve immunity.

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