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Why does this matter? Check our previous post. ⠀ ⠀ *http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201120120SB380⠀ ⠀ **https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/doctors-nutrition-education/
Wondering where this all this came from, right? You might want to sit down.⠀ ⠀ In 2011, several medical associations in California, like the California Medical Association and California Academy of Family Physicians, were adamantly opposed to SB-380. According to NutritionFacts.org, the bill, if passed, would have required physicians to receive an additional seven hours of nutrition training sometime, any time, before 2017.  It seems that most of the associations argued that the onus was on the physicians themselves. Another argued the following: ⠀ ⠀ "So, this is just one more additional—and it’s not minor—it’s seven hours; that’s a lot, even if it’s over one four-year period. Seven hours is a lot for one subject. These things become cumulative, and they get in the way of the physician being able to really stay on top of their own specialty and sub-specialty. And so for that reason, we’re opposed to this."⠀ ⠀ 😱🤬⠀ ⠀ The bill was eventually passed. But what’s the root cause of this knowledge gap? Check our next post.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/medical-associations-oppose-bill-to-mandate-nutrition-training/⠀ ⠀ * http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201120120SB380
“Science has proven that sexuality is not just physical. What our minds believe, directly impacts how we feel, and how we feel affects the choices we make. Sexuality, therefore, is a powerful, personal expression of one’s truth through a mind, heart, and body connection; first through oneself and then with others.”⠀ ⠀ - @cocomckenzi
If your sweet tooth is getting the best of you or you're simply looking for something new to whip up in the kitchen, try this recipe for gluten-, grain- and sugar-free "Paleo Salted Caramel Brownies" from @jordiepieface. ⠀ ⠀ Thirty minutes is all it takes and no baking or cooking skills required! If you have a similar recipe that might work better for others, send us a DM or leave a comment and we’ll be in touch. Otherwise, get to baking and enjoy!⠀ ⠀ Ingredients⠀ • 1 cup almond flour or hazelnut flour⠀ • 1/3 - 1/2 cup lakanto sweetener (or your preferred sweetener)⠀ • 1/3 - 1/2 cup Loving Earth cacao powder (the more you add, the darker/ richer the brownie)⠀ • 1/2 cup melted ghee, unsalted butter or coconut oil⠀ • 1/4 cup grass-fed collagen⠀ • 2 eggs for a fudgier brownie or 3 eggs for a slightly cakier brownie⠀ • 1 tsp baking soda⠀ • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar⠀ • 1-2 tsp ceylon cinnamon⠀ • A good pinch of salt⠀ • Seeds of 1 vanilla bean or 2-3 tsp vanilla extract⠀ ⠀ Topping⠀ • 1 block of Loving Earth Salted Caramel Chocolate, broken pressed into the top of the brownie⠀ • Salt to sprinkle on top (optional)⠀ ⠀ Instructions⠀ • Preheat your oven to 170C or 340F. Line a bread loaf tin with baking paper.⠀ • Add all the brownie ingredients, starting with 1/3 cup cacao powder and 1/3 cup sweetener into a large bowl and mix to combine.⠀ • Taste the mixture and add more sweetener and/ or cacao powder if you want it richer and more chocolatey.⠀ • Scoop the mixture in the pre-lined tin and spread it out evenly.⠀ • Press the broken chocolate bar into the top of the brownie evenly.⠀ • Place the brownie into the oven for 20-22 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.⠀ Remove from the oven. Slice and serve warm.⠀ • Or if you’re like me and enjoy it cold, place in the fridge overnight.
Looking for a midday pick-me-up? 👆 Tap into our Stories for a guided meditation 💆‍♀️ 💆‍♂️ from a few of the providers you’ll meet on Kenshō.⠀ ⠀ You can find them anytime you need them in the “Med Monday” Highlights on our profile page too. 🙏
A new week. A new start. A chance to take what we've learned and put it into action. ⠀ ⠀ If you're struggling, feeling stuck or know someone who might be, start by asking these simple questions:⠀ ⠀ • What are you thinking?⠀ ⠀ • How are you feeling?⠀ ⠀ That's it. A simple check-in can do wonders. Anything you've tried that you'd like to share? Comment or DM us. #sundaystatus
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Kenshō is open for beta! 🎉⠀ ⠀ But to really appreciate this moment, we have to start from the beginning. In late 2017, our founders @kberlinc and @dasteine met for the first time and took a walk where they discovered a shared mission to help people get better and be better. They figured they could do that by helping more people approach their health holistically. So they set out on a journey to create a platform to do just that. Then they called it Kenshō, struck up a partnership to make previously private scientific research on holistic health public, raised some $$$, and built a tight-knit team. And today, Kenshō is open for BETA. 🎉 We encourage you to sign up (link in our bio) and send us your feedback. Tell us what you love, what could be better, and what we might have missed. Together, we'll help people get better and be better!
The idea that #wellness is about healthy habits isn't too far from the truth once we learn that healthy habits range from eating and exercising to breathing, sleeping, talking and, well, anything that has to do with living well. ⠀ ⠀ Our practice areas are here to break down the different aspects of wellness into categories that better help you navigate holistic health according to what you need. We also support focuses and practices that can help with sexual health, functional medicine, nutrition and spiritual exploration, among others. ⠀ ⠀ Thanks for the insight @dtheath.⠀ ⠀ If you're curious about how we can help you feel better and be better, sign up at the link in our bio.
Getting to the root cause of what makes you feel unwell is key to a healthy relationship with yourself. Traditional medicine often overlooks this step, which is why a broader, more holistic approach to healthcare is becoming ever so popular. ⠀ ⠀ Did you know that your mind and body are intricately connected? Healthy habits start beyond just what you eat. Thanks for sharing your experience @toucheghushe.
Try as we might, sometimes we fall victim to overthinking things, and that can often lead to inaction. It happens to the best of us. While there's no easy fix, we found that starting small can lead to great things. So in the spirit of making things easier for yourself, we welcome you to share your Sunday Status with us. A simple check-in can do wonders and it's just one way for coaches to support clients. Check out our Stories 👆 to get started.
🍌 Fruity Friday 🍑 feels brought to you by @fruitaquarian.⠀ ⠀ Did you know that eating fresh fruits may improve a person's psychological health? According to a 2017 study in PLOS ONE, eating fruits 🍒(and vegetables🥬) correlated with an increase in psychological wellbeing in young adults. In fact, these psychological benefits occurred after only two weeks of increased fruit and vegetable consumption. With all of these health benefits, it is not surprising that the American ❤️ Heart Association recommends at least 4️⃣ servings of fruit each day. @insider⠀ ⠀ Pictured above is #durian. Maybe don’t try 😬 that today but get yourself a juicy, fruity, Friday treat.
🧠⚡️ PSYCHEDELIC ASSISTED THERAPY IS NOW LEGAL!⠀ ⠀ Kidding. But Johns Hopkins did announce this week that it will soon open the doors to the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. The psychedelic research group at JH has been studying the effects of psilocybin (aka 🍄 ) since 2000 and in 2006 published findings of the "enduring positive effects of a single dose of psilocybin." ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Sixty peer-reviewed journal articles later "these researchers have also expanded the field of psychedelic research by publishing safety guidelines that have helped gain approval for psychedelic studies at other universities around the world and by developing new ways of measuring mystical, emotional, and meditative experiences while under the influence of psychedelics."⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ "The group's findings on both the promise and the risks of psilocybin in particular helped create a path forward for the chemical's potential medical approval and reclassification from a Schedule I drug, the most restrictive federal government category, to a more appropriate level. Psilocybin was classified as Schedule I during the Nixon administration, but the team's research over the last decade has shown psilocybin to have low toxicity and abuse potential."⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The center will "focus on how #psychedelics affect behavior, brain function, learning and memory, the brain's biology, and mood." Researchers hope to identify "precision" therapies for diseases like Alzheimer's, PTSD, and addiction, as well as "major" #depression.
Did you know that blending the beautiful plant intelligence of organic chamomile, rose petals, lavender, red raspberry leaf and stevia leaf is amazing for stress relief? Tea can do wonders for your wellbeing. ⠀ ⠀ Thanks for the tip @nakedsagetea.
Born and raised in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, @manojdias_ is a speaker, teacher and co-founder of @_aspace, Australia’s first multidisciplinary meditation studio.⠀ ⠀ Through mindfulness and meditation, Manoj has helped thousands of people around the world live a happier and more meaningful life. He combines the best of ancient wisdom and contemporary science to bring the power of awareness, compassion and wisdom to organisations such as Netflix, Google, Slack and Aēsop alongside his role as an associate at the Melbourne Business School’s executive leadership program. Manoj has also led mass meditations at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the National Gallery of Victoria.⠀ ⠀ This is just one of the amazing providers you’ll be able to find on Kenshō. Follow for updates! 🙏🏽
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Plants are medicine too. ⠀ ⠀ “Did you know that by interacting with the serotonin receptors in the body, CBD may help you feel better? Serotonin is one of the most common neurotransmitters in the body; it is responsible for inhibiting feelings of fear and anxiety, controlling blood pressure, and moderating oxytocin, the “happy” hormone. Because of its relationship with serotonin in the body, CBD has shown potential in treating a myriad of conditions from sleep disorders to chronic pain to symptoms of discomfort from cancer treatment. ⠀ ⠀ For individuals suffering from anxiety and depression, CBD dosing has shown in studies and in individual cases to greatly diminish symptoms. Chronic nausea, one of the most challenging conditions to treat through synthetic prescription drugs, has also shown to be reduced through CBD usage.” ⠀ ⠀ Have you tried CBD? We would love to know what has worked for you!⠀ ⠀ 📸 @missgrass
Meet Dr. Jordana Jacobs, a clinical psychologist based in NYC: “I practice primarily through a psychodynamic lens, meaning treatment typically involves an exploration of the entire person throughout the lifespan in breadth and depth. This form of therapy includes deep exploration of relationship patterns, the unconscious, and defensive structures. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I believe that it is within the context of the relationship between therapist and patient that healing takes place.”⠀ ⠀ Sign up at the link above to connect with Dr. Jacobs and therapists near you.
Drowning in your own thoughts? We've all been there and come out the other side. What helps is asking for help. That's it. Really. When you allow yourself to be vulnerable, you grow stronger and wiser.⠀ ⠀ Check out our Stories for a glimpse into how Coaches support clients with a simple check-in.