In this article Dr. Amen helps you take a look at the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual issues that could be contributing to your addiction. The Four Pillars of Addiction and Healing: a Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Approach Simple answers are not sufficient. It’s never just one thing. Maria, 47, had always enjoyed a couple of glasses…
Read about the consequences of trauma to your brain, what research has to say about brain health in relation longevity, and steps to increase your conscientiousness. Then What? Optimizing Your Prefrontal Cortex to Fuel Conscientiousness and Make Better, Healthier Decisions “I don’t tell lies, because I can look into the future and see that it…
Questions and answers from a previously recorded webinar with Tana and Dr. Amen. Click “more” to see a full list. Click Here to watch a recording of the Webinar! Delphine Asked: How many grams of protein do I need at each of my 5 or 6 meals? A: The suggested formula is .8g/ kg of…
Probiotics don’t just benefit digestive health. Scientists have also discovered that the “good” bacteria found in fermented foods and supplements can aid weight loss and may help ward off colds, skin rashes, allergies, diabetes, and heart disease. Most remarkably, the “good” bacteria found in fermented foods and supplements may also be powerful natural antidepressants, with…
The dairy industry wants to spike your children’s milk with aspartame and other chemical sweeteners and keep it a secret from parents. In a truly mind-boggling petition now before the FDA, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) contend that adding aspartame, sucralose and other chemical sweeteners to flavored milk…
Read about Dr. Amen’s 8 steps to help improve your social skills, and surround yourself with people who will lift you up instead of bring you down. Professor Howard Markman, Ph.D, director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver can predict with 90% accuracy who will get divorced and…
What are your goals? What does success mean to you? How do you feel about what you have done so far? Use this article to help you answer these questions and motivate yourself to keep going, even when times are tough! Use Your Brain to Define Your Dreams and Make Them a Reality “If you…
Do you feel as though you are always assuming the worst? Read this article and learn about ANTs and how you can squash them whenever they appear. Our overall mind state has a certain tone or flavor based largely on the types of thoughts we think. When the deep limbic system is overactive, it sets…
Summer is here and going to the beach is an amazing summer pastime. If you’re not careful, the beach could easily be a very unhealthy outing and a time of weight gain. How quickly the pounds can come on when lounging back in your chair reading a book, mindlessly eating chips, burgers, fries, ice cream…
Whether you are pregnant, almost pregnant, or have a child (no matter the age), the information in this article will help you better your brain so you can help your child improve theirs as well. Getting your brain and body ready for babies and caring for their brains in the best possible way is the…