When it comes to keeping your body’s muscles fit, you often hear the expression “use it or lose it.” Yet most people don’t know that your body’s controlling organ – your brain – is similar to a muscle, too. In fact, keeping your brain “fit” with plenty of mental stimulation is a gr
New research published in The FASEB Journal argues that vitamin D along with marine omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are important for serotonin synthesis, release, and function in the brain. It also suggests that vitamin D and omega-3s could work toge
MW: Can you briefly describe what Dr. Amen’s Omega-3 Power is? KW: Omega-3 Power is a concentrated, highly purified, pharmaceutical-grade fish oil supplement. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential because the body cannot produce them, therefore they must be obtained from the diet or through supplement
When Daylight Savings Time starts again on March 9, as we “spring forward” an hour, brain health warriors need to be on the ready. Here’s why. While we may enthusiastically welcome spring’s extended, light-filled days, especially after a long, cold oppressive winter, the switch to Daylight S
Don’t let stressful, negative thoughts hijack your happiness! When the National Safety Council reports that as much as 80% of all disease and illness is initiated and aggravated by stress, it may make you take stress reduction more seriously. But where does stress really begin? Unless we catch it
Like most people, you may not wonder why almost all psychiatrists never look at the organ they treat. But one man has. He’s Daniel G. Amen MD, clinical neuroscientist, board certified psychiatrist, brain imaging expert, nine-time New York Times best-selling author and founder of the Amen Clinics.
Want to know the real secret to achieving the body you desire? Of course you do! The great news is that it is not a diet or new workout or any kind of quick fix. It’s actually all in your head! (Well…brain, to be exact.) It’s really simple. Your brain is the command and control […]
Do you want to know the real secret to looking your best, feeling your best and doing your best thinking? Of course you do! It’s simple: Give your brain high quality nutrition. Health always starts with the brain. When your brain works right, you work right. And when your brain is in trouble, you
When you take care of your Brain you are able to make better decisions like taking care of your Heart. Time to take care of your heart. Not only is February a perfect month to show love to our Valentine, it coincides perfectly with American Heart Month. This is a time to show love for […]