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“Then What” – How 2 Little Words Can Change Your Life: Jose’s Story

                            In large part, your behavior is driven by the actual, physical functioning of your brain.  When your brain works right, you are more likely to act in thoughtful, conscientious ways that help you to live longer.  When your brain is troubled,…

Your Prefrontal Cortex… The CEO Inside Your Head

      Neuroscientists call the prefrontal cortex (PFC) the executive part of the brain because it functions like the boss at work.  Use these tips to optimize your PFC and boost the control that you have over your life. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) – the front third of your brain – is larger in…

Conscientiousness is the Secret to Longevity

          Nothing will ever be as important as the quality of the decisions you make.  “I don’t tell lies, because I can look into the future and see that it is more trouble than it’s worth.” – Chloe, Age 7 Many researchers are looking for the fountain of youth and hoping…

Energy Zappers

          Don’t let energy zappers prevent you from getting the exercise that you need!  Keep reading and learn how to boost your energy and stay on track.    Don’t let energy zappers prevent you from getting the exercise you need. Maria, forty-four, is one of my patients who has started doing…

Nutrition Experiment: What symptoms grow in you? Treat that root cause. By Erica Kasuli, MS, RD, CDN

See example below:What is in your Symptom Tree? 1. _____Constipation________ 2. _____Bloating___________ 3. ______Fatigue__________  What are the Causes or the Roots of the Symptoms? 1. _____Poor Diet_________ 2.___Lack of Sleep_____3._Hypothryoidism____________ To decrease symptoms we need to treat the ROOT Cause. Call the Nutrition Department of the Amen Clinics to learn how to make lifestyle changes…

50 Free and Low-Cost Ways to Improve Brain Health

Brooke, 22, wanted to optimize her brain so she can stop her sad and emotional overeating, and she knew that exercising and taking a multivitamin, fish oil, and vitamin D could help. But still, she worried about the cost of a gym membership and high-quality supplements, so she didn’t get the mood-boosting exercise or nutrients…

BARRIER BUSTING – Overcoming the People, Places, and Things That Sabotage Success

Eileen, one of our All-Stars, was doing great with our weight-loss program and was thrilled to see the pounds melting away as she adopted brain healthy eating habits. But then she took a trip to Las Vegas and had to eat at one of those opulent buffets that Vegas is known for. You know the…