Kat’s Resources
The latest research in health, nutrition, neuroscience and spiritual psychology. I update and add to this list frequently, Read on!
Research of Yoga
Tantra and Modern Neurosciences: Is there any Correlation?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31744942/
Enhancing Human Cognition Through Vajrayana Practices
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30771143/
Raja Choudhury-Modern Tantra and Kundalini
https://athousandsunsacademy.com/about-raja-choudhury/
Yoga in Women With Abdominal Obesity— a Randomized Controlled Trial
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5098025/
Spiritual teachings
The Yogis of Tibet-The true Tantric masters of the Tibetan Yoga lineage and the dyeing of sacred ceremonies and intense yogic practices.
Sadhguru on YouTube-The current spiritual leader of India and an important voice for yoga and global transformation.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYzLCs3zrQIBVHYA1sK2sw
The importance of awareness in YOGA practice and in daily life
https://onlineyogaacademy.com/the-importance-of-awareness-in-yoga-practice-and-in-daily-life/
Sadhguru on Yoga and Inclusiveness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEJOywx9Eq8
Effect of compassion meditation on neuroendocrine, innate immune and behavioral responses to psychosocial stress
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18835662/
Brief mindfulness meditation training alters psychological and neuroendocrine responses to social evaluative stress
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24767614/
Effects of Hatha yoga on stress in middle-aged women
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23407338/
Energetics and Emotional Health
Enlightenment explained- Samadhi Film
part1- https://youtu.be/Bw9zSMsKcwk
part 2- https://youtu.be/AQL6qcGqQ0Y
part 3- https://awakentheworld.com/film/samadhi-film-part-3-the-pathless-path/
Kundalini (Simplified )by Raja Choudhury
There’s Magic in Your Smile. How smiling affects your brain.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201206/there-s-magic-in-your-smile
Change Your Brain: Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman | Rich Roll Podcast
CAN’T HURT ME:
MASTER YOUR MIND AND DEFY THE ODDS
Can Eye Movement Work Like Therapy?
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/07/emdr-trauma/399650/
The Power of Prayer-Learn to use meditation and focused intentions to change your life
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/power-of-prayer_b_1015475
The Neurotheology Link: An Intersection Between Spirituality and Health
Conscious Thinking
Teal Swan-Save the Soil-follow Teal Swan on YouTube she’s truly revolutionary!
Eckhart Tolle-Role of Sex in Consciousness
Marie Forleo~ How to Get Anything You Want
http://s3.amazonaws.com/marieforleo.com/MarieForleoHowToGetAnythingYouWant.mp3
Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress
Efficacy of Rajayoga -Meditation on Positive Thinking: An Index for Self-Satisfaction and Happiness in Life
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3843423/
7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change The Brain
Research on Disease
Global burden and trends of pelvic organ prolapse associated with aging women: An observational trend study from 1990 to 2019
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9521163/
Serotonin and Motherhood: From Molecules to Mood
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6541513/
Vitality from Vegetables
Beat Inflammation and Fatigue
https://youtu.be/IeXQ5n2hcXk?si=XC5w_FCcTBWXsD8b
Fiber|The Nutrition Source
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/fiber/
Fermented Foods, Health and the Gut Microbiome
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9003261/
Fermented-food diet increases microbiome diversity, decreases inflammatory proteins, study finds
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/07/fermented-food-diet-increases-microbiome-diversity-lowers-inflammation
Water-Soluble Vitamins: B-Complex and Vitamin C
Vegetables and Fruit|The Nutrition Source
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/vegetables-and-fruits/
Mood Food:How Diet Affects Mood and Mental Health
https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/lifestyle/how-diet-influences-mood-and-mental-health
The neuroprotective effects of cocoa flavanol and its influence on cognitive performance
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3575938/
Protein for Prana
Exercise, protein metabolism, and muscle growth
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11255140/
Chia Seeds|The Nutrition Source
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/chia-seeds/
The Scoop on Sugar
NIH study shows how insulin stimulates fat cells to take in glucose
Sleep Cycles and Health
Timing of light exposure affects mood and brain circuits
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5299389/
Body Composition and Health
Dr. Andrew Huberman on Fat loss and Athletes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqPGXG5TlZw
Lack of exercise is a major cause of chronic diseases
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4241367/
A Different Weight Loss Experience: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Behavioral, Physical, and Psychosocial Changes Associated with Yoga That Promote Weight Loss
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4995338/
How Does The Human Body Burn Fat? Here's what happens when the body starts converting stored fat into usable energy.
https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/how-does-the-human-body-burn-fat
Adult Obesity Causes & Consequences
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/causes.html
Here’s why your body stores more fat in certain places
https://www.popsci.com/why-fat-goes-to-my-whatever/#page-2
Essentials of Exercise
How much exercise is optimal for heart health?
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/how-much-exercise-is-optimal-for-heart-health
Cardiovascular Exercise and Mental Health
https://theconversation.com/the-runners-high-may-result-from-molecules-called-cannabinoids-the-bodys-own-version-of-thc-and-cbd-170796
Beauty and Aging
Objective analysis of the effectiveness of facial massage using breakthrough computed tomographic technology: A preliminary pilot study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35416349/
Making Sense of Extreme Longevity: Explorations Into the Spiritual Lives of Centenarians.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3489187/
