For many of us, the holiday season represents a much anticipated joyous time of the year; a time of happiness and good cheer. But for others, it’s a period of chaos, stress, and overwhelming expectations that has become synonymous with exhaustion, overeating, accruing debt, and enduring one’
This past weekend marked the end of daylight savings time, where the clocks “fell back” an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, presumably giving the millions of sleep-deprived Americans an extra 60 minutes of shut-eye. Since people theoretically get an extra hour to sleep, “falling back” or rever
Halloween is arguably the beginning of that time of year when you are tempted to overindulge on all the holiday goodies and your dedication to a healthy lifestyle can go out the window. This DOESN’T have to happen! Although we all know we should stay away from foods containing sugar and simple car
Are there times when cravings often get the best of you? Or are your loved ones concerned that certain behaviors you have seem out of control? Don’t get too down on yourself! This may be a sign that your brain’s reward system has been HIJACKED! What is the brain’s reward system? It is an intri
Willpower – we all have it, some more than others. But do you really know what it is? Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines willpower as the ability to control yourself with energetic determination. Willpower is like a muscle. You have to use it—or you’ll lose it. Most of us learn to develop self
Did you know that there is an entire world of microorganisms living in your body? It’s true! Your intestines host TRILLIONS of organisms, including at least 1,000 different species of bacteria. Some are beneficial, and some are not. You are more likely to be healthy and happy when the beneficial m
Your brain is 80% water, which means you need to stay well-hydrated in order to keep your brain functioning optimally. According to a study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, participants in the study who drank water before performing cognitive tasks reacted faster than people who did not
When most people hear about bacteria, they think of germs, illness and its reputation as the bad guy. However, unlike the bad bacteria that can cause disease, probiotics are the good guys – the beneficial bacteria that are critical to maintaining good health. Did you know that one of the be
Do you often find yourself feeling cranky? Do you reach for food throughout the day in an attempt to calm down or feel better? Or more than anything, do you just really crave a better mood? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone! Research has shown that the foods […]
While warm days may linger for a while, the fact is, summer is officially over. The gradually shorter days of fall and the shift to more time indoors can trigger some physiological changes in the brain, which can affect mood. Specifically, less sunlight may cause a drop in the neurotransmitter serot