Many people think that when you don’t eat meat, your protein options are too limited for such a diet to be healthy. If you’re vegan, you know this isn’t the case. There are lots of plant-based protein options, from chickpeas to beans and more. But what about when you...
In our fast-paced world, many people have tried different ways to increase their energy. When energy levels become depleted, many turn to a quick fix to combat fatigue and boost their energy. Unfortunately, many of the things people do to boost their focus and energy end up backfiring. Let’s...
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 38 million Americans suffer with mood problems each year, and 78 million will be afflicted at some point in their lives. Left untreated, mood issues can have serious personal, relational, occupational, financial, and social consequences. The Problem with Mood Problems In...
Being sexually intimate with someone you love is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Sex can make people happier and healthier. Sex may improve immune function, brain health, and libido. It also promotes longevity, healthy blood pressure, heart health, restful sleep, hormonal balance, and may lessen pain and stress. Emotionally,...
Losing your memory or experiencing mental fog in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or even 70s is not normal. It’s a sign of trouble. Lost in a Fog Mental fog can make you feel like you’re underwater or sleepwalking through your days. It can make it challenging to perform your...
What if someone told you that you could eat cheese, bacon, avocado, peanut butter, heavy cream, full-fat yogurt, and dark chocolate and still lose weight? You’d find it hard to believe, right? Well, on the keto diet, you actually can – but there’s a catch. The diet requires you...
Vitamins and minerals are essential for our survival. Our foods provide the energy we need to power our brain and body. But to unlock this energy, we need the essential nutrients that power our enzyme systems. They should be coming from our foods, but ongoing population surveys clearly indicate...
Have you ever struggled to maintain a diet? We’ve all been there. Maybe you do a good job of staying on your meal plan during the week, but struggle to keep it up during the weekend. Or maybe you feel like you deserve to splurge a little. Or maybe...
The more you know about your brain, the better you can optimize it. Know Your Brain Type Just as identifying your abilities, interests, and skills can help you become a more well-rounded, successful person, knowing your brain type can help you better understand who you are and why you...
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental well-being. It delivers immediate health benefits such as improved brain function, energy and mood, better sleep, and a reduction of anxious feelings. It also promotes cardiovascular health, healthy blood sugar levels, strong bones and...
