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When María Branyas Morera died in 2024 at the age of 117, she left more than memories. She left science a gift: samples of her microbiome.

Researchers discovered her gut was as diverse as someone decades younger: rich in beneficial bacteria linked to resilience and longevity. Her daily yoghurt habit and Mediterranean diet may have helped.

While we can't all inherit "lucky genes", nurturing our microbiome may be one way to support lifelong health.

n a recent paper in Cell Reports Medicine, researchers presented what may be the most detailed scientific investigation of a supercentenarian (a person aged 110 or older). Before her death, Branyas agreed to participate in research aimed at uncovering how she lived such a long and healthy life.

When scientists compared her samples with those of people who had not reached such exceptional ages, the genetic results were unsurprising: Branyas carried protective variants that guard against common diseases.

But they also looked at something over which we have more control – the gut microbiome.

This microbiome is the vast community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that live in the intestines.…

Hi there Friends, I'm starting this Article because I'm tired of seeing All the Unbalanced Diets that are being Heavily Promoted and Imposed on People and many of You are caught in the middle of it all. I truly do wish some Professional People would grow up. Some of them keep telling People that "This is the Diet You (Everyone) should be On" and NO diet can Claim that. Different Diets have Certain Benefits for Different People, providing they are Not Extreme.

I'm adding this Article to my Blog in addition to the one on Keto Diet because I abhor the way several Health Professionals push Keto or Carnivore Diets….Plant DietRaw Food Diet and Vegan are also Unbalanced. Definitely. Now they're coming up with the Bible Diet (Similar to the Ancient Food Diet) and the Human Diet and who knows what else?

The Keto and Carnivore Diets seem to be promoted a heck of a Lot and in my opinion are Very Unhealthy, plus you can get very sick on those - they are basically Animal Protein and Fat, very little of anything else.…

Our gut microbiome, the bustling community of trillions of microbes living deep within our intestines, does more than just help with digest food, it contributes to so many aspects of our health. In recent years, gut health and inflammation have become such popular buzzwords, yet many still don’t realise just how intricately they are linked:

Why is gut health important?
Inflammation and gut health
Spotting inflammation
Improving your diet for better gut health
Other factors that affect gut health

Our Microbiome Contributes To So Many Aspects Of Our Health

Why is gut health so important?

The gut microbiome is so important, in fact its often called “the second brain.”

Scientists are now realising that when the gut microbiome is out of balance – when the bad bacteria have begun to dominate and kill off the good – it can set off a toxic chain reaction throughout the body. This is chronic inflammation and can be a root cause of many of our most serious illnesses, from cancer to heart disease and diabetes.

So it makes sense that good gut health can translate into improved overall health.…

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As a Passionate Natural Health Researcher and CEO of Several Websites and Creation with a Passionate Care and Concern for Others Health and Happiness,
I was so into everything of long hours duration on a daily basis including many half nights and weekends. I do find my Work of Creativity and Research VERY INTERESTING to the point where I could “Live on Air” so to speak, neglecting meals often when I start a Project and work right through till I finish it – regardless of my Own Personal Health Needs, so Vital in Life for ALL of Us, not some of us.

PLEASE CARE FOR YOUR EYES!

Funny thing is, as an Inspirational Writer and Spiritual Writer, I really believe in “Practicing what I Preach” that for me is the Golden Standard – and I will not Compromise with that, as like many of you out there, I dislike Hypocrisy in any shape or form, be it religious, political or other. Yet when it comes to Health, I do Practice what I Preach – when it comes to things which are Vital and Essential – but looking back now, I wasn’t Fully practicing my Beliefs as a Researcher when it comes to My Own Health really.…

EARTHING is a Wonderful NATURAL Science Discovery that can possibly be the Answer to Your Health Concerns, you may not have found a Solution for. Maybe Medical Interventions and/or Supplements have not been right for Your Need. Maybe this Is.

Do Earthing Mats Really Work for Pain & Sleep? My AMAZING 7 Day Transformation!

A Short Video On The Science Of Earthing / Grounding

Ep. 340 | Grounding: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!

Earthing, Viruses, Blood Clots and Your Body!!! How to Boost Your Immune System Fast! Clint Ober

Grounding Secrets: How Earth Connection Heals Chronic Pain & Inflammation | Clint Ober

This Is How You Eliminate Chronic Pain with Grounding

Michelle Chalfant Interviews Clint Ober About Healing Through Grounding

Nature's SIMPLE Trick for Better Sleep

Benefits of Earthing and Grounding and EMF Protection - Effective!

DOWN TO EARTH | The Earthing Movie 15 min Short Film

We Australians have our own Earthing Company I found for my purchases for a Family Member and Myself recently after much Research, I can without hesitation recommend to you. I am Not doing this for commission and as far as I know they do Not have Affiliates, just Good Genuine, Caring Service.…

Forget Sleeping Pills—This Natural Fix Is in Your Kitchen

From melatonin sprays to meditation apps, we’ve tried everything to sleep better. But researchers now say one of the most powerful tools for better rest is already in your fridge. Here’s how diet may be the secret to a deeper night’s sleep.

More Fruits and Veggies, Better Sleep

Participants who consumed more plant-based foods during the day experienced noticeably more restful and uninterrupted sleep that same night.

Sleep Benefits Showed Up After Just One Day

The improvements didn’t take weeks to appear—researchers observed positive sleep changes within the first 24 hours of eating more fruits and vegetables.

Less Tossing and Turning

Those with higher fruit and vegetable intake experienced fewer sleep disruptions, meaning they were less likely to wake up or shift out of deep sleep during the night.

Just Five Servings Made a Measurable Difference

Researchers estimated that meeting the CDC’s daily recommendation of five servings could improve sleep quality by as much as 16 percent.

Whole Grains Help Too

Alongside produce, participants who consumed healthy carbs like whole grains also reported better sleep, likely due to improved regulation of blood sugar and hormones.…

I INTEND TO HAVE INFO FROM OTHER AUTHORS HERE

Endocrine disruptors like PFAS, BPA, and Phthalates lurk in everything
from Cleaning Products to Dust Bunnies.

By Alexandra Zissu – Author of The Conscious Kitchen and Co-Author of Planet Home and The Complete Organic Pregnancy

Recent June 2025 Article

You may remember learning in Biology Class that our bodies are run by a Network of Hormones and Glands that regulate everything we do. Most often, we think about this system—our Endocrine System—in the context of Puberty, but it actually plays a starring role in All phases of Development, Metabolism and Behavior.

Here’s the bad news: Synthetic Chemicals in products like Plastics and Fragrances can Mimic Hormones and interfere with or disrupt the Delicate Endocrine Dance. We’re exposed to these chemicals daily, and we’re especially vulnerable to them during phases of accelerated development—including throughout Childhood or a Pregnancy. Fetuses are also particularly at risk. Some of the impacts on our Metabolism and Immune, Nervous, and Reproductive Systems can have long-term and even lifetime adverse health effects, such as Learning Disabilities, Obesity, Diabetes, Reproductive Problems (including infertility), and Cancer. 

“We have very tight developmental windows of when, say, our Brain and Reproductive Organs are formed,” explains NRDC Senior Scientist Dr.

Fermentation looks complicated—But it isn't really
when you try it.

Not to be confused with the likes of Store-Bought Items that are most times Unhealthy.
Like Everything Else, they adulterate them with Colors and Chemicals.
Can't help themselves, can they!?

Not to mind, we can bypass them and make Our Own - Cheaper and Healthier:)

An Extra Activity to keep you Cosy in Your Kitchen during the Winter Months.
(Other Months Too)

Give cabbage a little sea-salt, time, and darkness, and you’re suddenly hosting a bubbling micro-universe that Upgrades Salads, Sandwiches, Wraps and Pasta Bowls.

Here are the 10 Moves that Keep my Countertop Crocks Fizzing All Year-Round.
You can keep them in your Pantry if you prefer.

Try These Gourmet Ferments For Beginners
Save On Purchase Prices In Stores!!!

Gather Your Gear

Skip the fancy kits.
You only need:

A knife and cutting board
A big bowl
Two wide-mouth glass jars (1-liter/1-quart)
Something to weight the vegetables—
a smaller jar, a clean river stone, or those
glass weights they sell affordably.

The simpler the setup, the easier it is to rinse, reuse, and stay consistent
a tiny psychological trick that removes “I don’t have the tools” quandary.…

A new meta-analysis published in the journal Psychopharmacology has found that individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder tend to have Lower Levels of Glutathione in a specific area of the brain known as the occipital cortex. The findings add to growing evidence linking Depression to Oxidative Stress and suggest that Drain Antioxidants could play a role in understanding or potentially treating the disorder.

Major Depressive Disorder is a widespread mental health condition affecting hundreds of millions of people globally. It is associated with a wide range of symptoms, including persistent sadness, fatigue, loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities, and impaired cognitive and physical functioning.

Scientists have long investigated possible biological contributors to depression, including changes in neurotransmitter systems and immune activity. One area of increasing interest is the role of oxidative stress, which occurs when the body’s production of reactive molecules outpaces its antioxidant defenses.

Glutathione is the most abundant antioxidant found in the brain. It plays a central role in protecting brain cells from oxidative damage by neutralizing harmful molecules known as free radicals. When the balance between oxidative molecules and antioxidants is disrupted, cells can become damaged, potentially leading to or worsening a variety of diseases—including neuropsychiatric conditions like depression.…

Hi Friends, because I have been engaged in Natural Health Research for 30+ Years Independent and there is Considerable Interest in the Health Categories and Posts in my Blog here on Ours Australia, I have decided to start a few Pages at the top of your Screen called Website Recommendations to direct you to some Good Reading by Noteworthy Professionals and Natural Health Advocates who are a Lot More Interested in Our Health and Our Children's than most Medical Practitioners are these days with their "Hypocritical Oath" (Pun Intended) because Greedy Big Pharma runs the Medical Profession and Incentivises their Practitioners quite heavily.

So you should all know that it is Not a Health Profession actually, it is a Sickness Industry. They Profit far more if you are not well. Sorry to inform you but many People I meet in Shopping Centres when out and about (I like to have micro-conversations with) are becoming pretty aware of that since the Pandemic.

Some also suspect the Medical Industry and Food Industry are Closely Affiliated and to answer their Question (and yours maybe) that is absolutely True.…