In this article Dr. Amen gives an overview of the most common brain problems and what to look for if you think that you, or someone you know, might have one. I once had a phone call from a very close friend whom I hadn’t heard from in years. He sounded different. When we lived…
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…
Do you suffer from some sort of addiction? Read this article and take the quiz to help you identify your addiction and the steps needed to help overcome it. Step #1: KNOW YOUR MOTIVATION To Drive Your Desire to Change For most people, it takes something drastic to inspire change. Jenna, thirty-six, was no different….
Dr. Amen helps you identify what might be leading to your cravings, and gives tips on how to end them. Cravings can be the culprit that derails your good intentions to stick with a brain healthy program. Here are some simple changes you can make to your daily habits to get better control of your…
Excerpt from Unleash the Power of the Female Brain, Chapter 12 Being involved with The Daniel Plan at Saddleback Church has been one of the highlights of my life. The program was specifically designed to use the power of community to help individuals achieve healthier, more productive lives. The Daniel Plan is named after the…
Dr. Amen shares motivational stories about how three people managed to chage their lives for the healthier! They Did It, So Can You! How Roy, Carlos, and Mary got healthy and inspired others to get healthy too. Roy Williams is part of a three-generational NFL family. He, his son Eric, and his grandson Kyle all…
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…
From Dr. Amen’s book “Change Your Brain, Change Your Body,” he gives an in-depth description of brain healthy supplements and ingredients to optimize your brain. In treating people, one question I always ask myself is what would I prescribe if this were my mother, my wife or my child? More and more, after nearly thirty…
The more you understand about your brain the healthier you can become, and the more you can help others to be their healthiest as well. This article discusses the importance of understanding the female brain and the necessity of keeping it healthy. “I have an idea that the phrase “the weaker sex” was coined by…
Tana Amen shares two of her “OMNI Diet” workouts, complete with everything you need to know including technique, frequency, sets and reps, and more. Here’s the truth about exercise: It is incredibly valuable for many reasons, which I explain in chapter 10 of my book, “The OMNI Diet.” But you don’t have to run marathons…