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By Laura Araujo

administrator

October 3, 2021

After a Long Day, Binging on Netflix or Having a Drink May Sound Appealing, But Wreak Havoc on Your Body. Here Are 10 Nervous System-Friendly Ways To Unwind

At the end of the day we have to make a choice. Do we engage in an activity that is going to temporarily make us feel relaxed, but ultimately is exacerbating our strained nervous system’s inclination to function sympathetically – or do we choose an activity that will help our nervous system to truly restore, and recharge. At the end of a long day, we desire to feel rested – and so choosing carefully is important.

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By The MAPS Institute

September 6, 2021

Chronic Illness and Metabolic Dysfunction are Plaguing Our Modern World. Doctoral Candidate, Tyler Lesher’s Latest Scholarship Breaks Down the Need and Protocol to Fight this Epidemic

There’s a growing metabolic health crisis sweeping the globe. But Tyler Lesher believes that the real issue isn’t what you think. In this new MAPS Scholarship, he explores that while the western diet is the culprit, the underlying issue is the inflammatory cycle — and how nutrition and exercise can serve as interventions.

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By Laura Araujo

administrator

September 2, 2021

Alcohol Is a Significant Part of Our Social and Dining Culture, but at What Cost? Could Mocktails Be the Way of the Future?

It’s been an amazing summer and will hopefully be a warm and cozy fall. That means there is still ample opportunity for backyard picnics, time spent on the beach or the backyard, BBQ’s, parties, and long conversation-filled hours spent dining al fresco.  Each one of these delightful events has one thing in common for most of us – free-flowing alcohol. 

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