This year, I am going to… eat more healthfully! lose twenty pounds! stop smoking! save more money! Sound familiar? New Year’s is the time of year when many people reflect on the year that is ending and set goals for themselves for the coming year. Research has shown that while almost half of Ame
Do you enjoy eating candy canes and cookies as a regular part of your holiday celebration? Then don’t be surprised if you start forgetting where you left your keys because, according to research, eating too much sugar can eat away at your brainpower. While most people are aware how eating too much
“I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy. I don’t feel the way I’m supposed to feel… I like getting presents and sending Christmas cards and decorating trees and all that, but I’m still not happy. I always end up feeling depres
‘Tis the season to be jolly, isn’t it? Are you feeling more overwhelmed and frazzled than merry and cheerful? While the holidays can be a happy and joyous time, they can also be a time when many people experience increased stress, worries, lower moods and trouble sleeping. If this sounds like yo
Did you eat so much pie that you are starting to look like a pumpkin? Is the smell of gravy coming from your pores? Did you learn the hard way what a food hangover is? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone! The results of a study by the […]
It has been scientifically demonstrated that your brain needs specific types of essential omega-3 fatty acids, such as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), to function optimally. These fats are called essential for a reason—our bodies need them, and the only way to get them
Thanksgiving…a holiday intended to be dedicated to gratitude. Unfortunately, for millions of Americans, the focus on appreciation takes a back seat to gorging on high-calorie, sugar-laden food. And for most people, that feast marks the beginning of a downhill food battle for the rest of the holida
Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for brain health! Your brain needs specific types of essential omega-3 fatty acids, such as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), to function well. These fats are called essential for a reason—our bodies need them, and the only way to get them
When my wife Tana told our daughter about the bacteria in her gut, Chloe was grossed out. “You mean I have bugs in my gut?!” Tana responded, “Think of them like your pets sweetheart. Only these pets actually take care of you, if you feed them right.” Tana and Chloe went on to name the [&hell
Ask yourself…do you: Spend the majority of your time outside where you breathe only fresh, unpolluted air? Drink only pure, clean water? Sleep 8-9 hours every night? Exercise every day? Experience little to no stress? Have no exposure to environmental toxins? Eat wild, fresh, organic, local, non-G