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Never heard of the "glymphatic system" before!
How cool is this?
So much yet to learn about how the human body works!

Glymphatic System: “The glymphatic system is a new frontier in human physiology, and neuroscientists are only just beginning to sift through its muck and mire.

Today, most of our knowledge of this system is based on research in mice, but it appears that the brain's recycling efforts are most active during sleep.
This seems to be when toxic products or dead cells are flushed out of the mammalian brain, riding on 'waves' of cerebrospinal fluid. These pulses of liquid appear to be pumped by some obscure plumbing network that is still coming to light.”

Excerpt From
“In a First, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked to The Brain's Clearing System”

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Listen to this revelatory interview with Dr. Rachel Zoffness about managing pain.

Every one of us humans has or will deal with pain.

Dolorology (PAIN) with Dr. Rachel Zoffness — alie ward PAIN. What is it? Where does it come from? And how can we hurt less? Which hurts more, a kidney stone or heartache? Why does chronic pain persist? Can we turn down our pain dials? To answer these huge questions, pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness enthusiastically explains the brain, pain and how

We *need* to spend time among living plants. We all knew this at one time. And many of us forgot, as we moved into cities and away from the rest of the natural world.

Time to remember. The nearest forest might be the park next door.

Proud to be an SCA alum and donor.

"Stepping into a forest is one of the simplest ways to remember what it feels like to breathe deeply. In a world that moves faster than our minds and bodies were built to handle, practices like forest bathing – the Japanese tradition of shinrin-yoku, or “immersing in the forest atmosphere,” invite us to slow down, tune in and let the natural world recalibrate our senses.

Forest bathing isn’t hiking. It isn’t even really exercise; it’s presence. A practice of noticing the shift of light through branches, the scent of pine or the layered chorus of birds creating a symphony. And as simple as it sounds, the science is clear: time in the forest can reduce cortisol, lower blood pressure, improve mood and even strengthen your immune system." — Student Conservation Association

The Science Of Slowing Down Forest bathing: Learn how spending time in nature lowers stress and why protecting public lands matters for our health.

Sometimes I learn something life-changing that I must share. This is one of those times. What I learned: we humans need to breathe through our noses.

Breathe through Your Nose (yes, when you're sleeping too!) - Roots of Strength Breathe through your nose. Whatever you're doing. Awake or asleep.