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A Johns Hopkins expert referred to the gut as a second brain hidden within the walls of the digestive system. The gastrointestinal tract is lined with over 100 million nerve cells, and scientists have given it the name “the enteric nervous system”. These nerves, neurons and neurotransmitters found in the gut and brain communicate back and forth. An example of the brain and emotions affecting the gut is irritable bowel syndrome, characterized by hyperactivity of the nerves in the enteric nervous system that can be triggered by emotional shifts.

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With the growing popularity of UFC, and consequently Mixed Martial Arts, and the U.S. Military’s focus on ground combatives as a hand to hand fighting solution, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become one of the most popular combat sport systems in the United States today.

Finding a training home can be a challenge, but armed with the right mindset for training you will be able to find a facility and professor that can aid you in your journey.

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I used to run too fast. My bi-weekly jog always—always—escalated into a Forrest-Gump-like pace. A weekly day or two of long-distance, low-intensity cardio work can not only improve your recovery and heart health, it can also take time off your faster runs and improve your lifts.

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The earliest accounts of the cultivation and medicinal exploitation of Cannabis can be traced back to the third millennium BC and found in the records of both Chinese and Egyptian medicine. The plant species that fall under the genus Cannabis, such as sativa and indica, have numerous reported health benefits, and parts of the plant and extracts can be inhaled, ingested, or used topically. Although most people associate the term “cannabis” with marijuana, Cannabis sativa actually includes both marijuana and hemp. The primary active components of Cannabis are called cannabinoids, and although the plant produces a variety of these compounds, the two most abundant and well-known of these are THC and CBD.

In this article, we provide a brief overview of some of the evidence-based health benefits of CBD.

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Bone broth might seem like a fairly new healthy buzz, but it’s actually a concept that has been around for hundreds of years. From indigenous cultures to classic French cuisine- bone broth is nothing new. However, recently it has stepped into the spotlight- and with good reason!

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