JULY Trivia Answers

1. According to Dr. Josh DeMorett and the International Association for the Study of Pain, the definition of PAIN is “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage.  YES/ TRUE

2. Pain means there is some sort of damage - NO/FALSE

3. In Kristin’s Farmer’s market cooking demo last month she shared a few health benefits of her new favorite mushroom, the Maitake.  They

1. Immune Support (enhance the body’s ability to fight infections and even support immune response in cancer therapies.) YES

2. Blood Sugar Regulation - Studies suggest maitake can help balance blood glucose levels by improving insulin sensitivity, this may be beneficial for people with pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. YES

3. Helps you look 10 years younger Sadly, No - but I wish!!

4. Heart Health - Rich in antioxidants and compounds that can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. YES

4. During the month of June, I hope you had the opportunity to hear Rebecca Abraxas’s voice and sound bowl meditation.  The positive effects of a sound bowl meditation include:

   • Deep Relaxation & Stress Reduction - The soothing tones help slow brainwaves, guiding you into a meditative state, promotes calm, reduces cortisol levels, and helps quiet mental chatter. YES

   • A guaranteed way to become instantly enlightened. NO, sadly

   • Nervous System Regulation - Vibrations from the bowls stimulate the vagus nerve and support the parasympathetic nervous system, helping the body shift from "fight or flight" to "rest and digest." YES

   • Energy + Emotional Clearing - Many people report feeling lighter, more grounded, and emotionally balanced after a session. YES

5. You can find all recordings of our content on the recordings tab of the website. Please reach out if you cannot find something!

6. Can you share one way that gold standard wellbeing can better support you in your wellness journey? I hope you shared one way we can better support you!