Better Nutrition December 2019

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Four Holiday Essential Oil
Diffuser Blends
Frankincense
For: Emotional support, spiritual awakening, immune health, stress
2–3 drops each: Frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon, clove, and orange
Peppermint
For: Energy, mental clarity, pain relief, respiratory health
2–3 drops each: Peppermint, ginger, cinnamon, juniper berry
Cinnamon
For: Cold and flu relief, nervous exhaustion, circulation, arthritis
1–2 drops each: Cinnamon, cardamom, clove, ginger
Balsam Fir
For: Mental clarity, energy, happiness, and respiratory health
2–3 drops each: Balsam fir, black spruce, and eucalyptus
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PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE
FOR COGNITION
Eating foods high in phosphatidylcholine is associated with a reduced
risk of dementia and enhanced cognitive performance, according to a
study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers
analyzed approximately 2,500 Finnish men between ages 42 and 60 for their
dietary and lifestyle habits. The risk of dementia was 28% lower in men with
the highest intake of dietary phosphatidylcholine compared to those with the
lowest intake. Men who consumed the most phosphatidylcholine-rich foods also excelled
in tests measuring memory and linguistic abilities. Phosphatidylcholine is a fatty substance
that contains the B vitamin choline. In addition to eggs and meat (the two richest sources),
soy, sunflower, and wheat contain the nutrient. You can also take phosphatidylcholine and
choline in supplement form.
INFOGRAPHIC: ART BY STEPHEN DEBONREPOS; SOURCE: THE ESSENTIAL OIL COMPLETE REFERENCE GUIDE BY KG STILES