Higher Purpose and Being in Service Reduces Inflammation
Exploring your own values and higher purpose generates more happiness, compassion, self-discovery, wisdom and greater meaning in life.
Research has shown that having a higher purpose and desire to be in service to others has an impact on gene expression, specifically in decreasing pro-inflammatory compounds. On the other hand, seeking out things in your life that create fleeting happiness, like depending on activities that avoid your pain and pursue pleasure, have been shown to be unfulfilling and can trigger genetic expression of those pro-inflammatory compounds. These compounds and stress biomarkers are linked to cancers and chronic diseases, like autoimmune and gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and hormone imbalances.
Spiritual practices such as meditation, prayer, worship, tai chi, yoga, and connecting to activities that make you feel “alive” and peaceful, have been shown to strengthen an area in your brain called the...
The Gut Brain Axis
It was with great pleasure and honour to be interviewed on the Podcast Doctors Plus - Alternative food network, to talk about the Gut Brain Axis. Click on the link to listen!
https://www.alternativefoodnetwork.com/doctors-plus/
Honouring and Serving,
Simran Rattan