…But you can control your next step.
Becoming more stress resilient starts with knowing where to focus your energy:
On the things you can control.
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Placebos work—even when people know they are placebos!
It used to be thought that the placebo effect only worked if people believed they were getting an active treatment.
But this new study found that even knowing it’s a placebo can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in just two weeks.
To me, this tells us two things:
1️⃣ The mind is a powerful driver of change.
2️⃣ Taking an active role in healing (like by taking a pill) gives a sense of control and empowerment— an overlooked key to healing.
While I can nerd out over metabolic pathways, nutrient interactions, and all things science, I’ll always leave space for the inexplicable magic in healing ✨
Guevarra DA, Webster CT, Moros JN, Kross E, Moser JS. Remotely administered non-deceptive placebos reduce COVID-related stress, anxiety, and depression. Appl Psychol Health Well Being. Published online August 14, 2024. [link]
Which are you?
🤔 Short-Term vs. Long-Term Mindset
Our mindset determines our behaviors and the results we get—especially when it comes to health!
So, what about short-term vs. long-term thinking?
Short-term thinkers focus on the here and now.
Long-term thinkers visualize what’s next and are guided by a vision of the future.
When it comes to health, thinking in the long-term (visualizing the “why” behind our goals) makes it easier to stay committed to positive changes.
So here’s my question for you:
Whatever goal you are working toward, WHY are you committed to that goal?
Then whenever you’re tempted to give up, remind yourself of that long-term vision.
You got this 🙌
Abundance vs. Scarcity
Abundance vs. Scarcity 👉
People with an abundance mindset tend to believe they can have limitless health, wealth, happiness, and all things good.
Whereas those with a scarcity mindset tend to believe these things are limited.
YES, there is a middle ground.
Not many health practitioners talk about mindset, but it powerfully influences health, healing, and results.
Because beliefs → influence thoughts → influence behaviors → influence results.
There are lots of ways we can work on shifting our mindset, but the first step is always awareness—to notice our thoughts throughout the day.
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Depression Goes Beyond the Brain [new study]
🤓 Here’s a nerdy word for you:
👉Metabolomics 👈
Metabolomics studies a large number of small molecules and chemical messengers (metabolites) in the body.
It’s a comprehensive way to understand the combined effect of genetic & environmental influences on health 🧬🌿🔬
A new study used metabolomics to discover 2 key patterns associated with depression.
⚡ Energy metabolism was disturbed in depression.
🦠 The gut microbiome was altered in depression.
Even though this was a scientifically complicated study, the results support the way we work with clients in real life every day because:
🧠 Mental health is not separate from physical health 🍏
Whenever somebody struggles on an emotional level, one piece of the puzzle we always look into is their physical health—including gut health, mitochondrial function, metabolism, and more.