MindBodyRefresh is dedicated to a happier, better quality of life…

MindBodyRefresh is a personal blog based on a desire to share our knowledge and experience with living a healthier, happier life. Our premise is that the majority of what causes us chronic physical and mental pain or suffering can be linked to insufficient or poor diet, exercise and/or mental outlook. We believe there are many simple lifestyle choices one can make to optimize one’s physical and mental health, and therefore lead a better quality of life.

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6 days ago

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Can Chocolate regenerate stem cells?! 🍫 @drwilliamli explains how cacao can stimulate stem cells to migrate to various sites of repair and regeneration throughout the body. Cacao is the core ingredient in chocolate and is produced from the beans of cacao tree through a process of fermentation, drying and roasting. Clinical studies have shown that men in their sixties with heart disease, who drank 2 cups of dark hot cocoa per day for a month, doubled their stem cells and significantly improved their circulation. The COSMOS (COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study) is a large-scale clinical trial that recently showed that consuming high flavanol cocoa decreases the risk of cardiovascular death.

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5 months ago

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You’re never too old to start building muscle. Muscle acts as a metabolic reservoir, storing and utilizing glucose efficiently, preventing insulin resistance, and protecting against chronic disease. The study found that muscle mass (not BMI) was the strongest predictor of survival, independent of fat mass, cardiovascular risk factors, and metabolic markers. I used to think lifting weights was just for bodybuilders, I didn’t love the gym and thought cardio was enough. But when I learned that strength training activates longevity pathways like mTOR and AMPK, protects mitochondria, and triggers the release of myokines (hormone-like compounds that reduce inflammation and enhance brain function) I realized it wasn’t just about looking fit. It was about living longer, stronger, and healthier. DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.02.007

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Mindbodyrefresh

6 months ago

Ok, haven't posted in a while due a forced 2+week hiatus trying to shake off a nasty flu/cough. Today's featured exercise is a Reverse Grip Dumbbell Bench Press... known for greater Upper Chest & Tricep Activation, and being gentler on the Shoulder Joint. I had just worked my way back to a recent peak in Lean Body Muscle Mass following a vacation in April, but lost 3.5 lbs LBMM in just 2 weeks from pausing weight training. It appears my minimum healthy Body Fat is about 14%. Anything below that and my immunity is weak and I tend to get sick. #mindbodyrefresh #fabover50 #gettingbackinshape ... See MoreSee Less

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8 months ago

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Mindbodyrefresh

10 months ago

Pacific Catch Happy Hour rocks! Happy Hour tacos (steak, fish or chicken) can be requested with blue corn tortillas (GI ~42) which doesn't spike my blood glucose levels like yellow corn tortillas (GI ~64). #pacificcatch #lowgidiet #lowglycemic #mindbodyrefresh ... See MoreSee Less

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