Clinical neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist and brain imaging expert Daniel G. Amen, MD, created a line of supplements to help your brain as well as your body function at peak performance. Here are the four supplements to get you on your way to optimal brain health. Of course, when you tak
Grandson of a Candy Maker My grandfather was a candy maker. He was very special to me. In fact, I was named after him. He was my best friend growing up. I used to stand at the stove and make fudge, chocolate and pralines with him. But his chocolate was filled with all the wrong […]
Having reviewed many thousands of brain scans over several decades, I had concern about the effects I observed that medication had on the brain. With the philosophy, “First, do no harm” and aiming to use the least toxic, most effective solutions, I became very interested in natural supplements.
It’s official—the holiday season has arrived! Yet, for those who suffer from food addiction, ‘tis the season to be on alert. Food triggers are everywhere, often rooted in childhood memories or traditions that come with strong emotional ties. The intense, rich, high-fat and sugary foods of the
While the holidays can indeed be magical and full of warmth as we spend time with family and close friends, it’s more evident than ever that they also come with a dark under belly of expectations and pressures that can cause stress. Not fun! Unaddressed, these forces have the power to steal your j
November marks a BIG month for brain health! We observe National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month as well as Veterans Day, which bring to light some fairly alarming brain health statistics. Currently, an estimated 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, including approximately 200
When Daylight Saving Time begins in the spring, we sacrifice an hour of sleep, and we are rewarded handsomely with an extra glorious hour of daylight. It’s a good deal. Yet, when the autumn time change comes around, we lose that daylight hour and fall into…darkness. While a lesser deal, it’s a
Few people walking this planet are gifted with a genius brain. And that’s just fine. We don’t all need to be geniuses. However, we do all possess our own inner “brainiac”—that is, the potential to operate at our individual optimal brain function capacity. Isn’t that an exciting thought?
We all want to feed our children healthy, well-balanced meals loaded with healthy protein, grains, fruits and vegetables. But there are…uh…“things” that sometimes get in the way—like having a picky eater. Getting any nutrition at all into a picky eater is an achievement in itself! And unfo