Summer is officially here; the season typically associated with recreation, relaxation, and restoration. However, if you are like most Americans, you will miss out on the year’s best opportunity to revitalize the health of your brain. In fact, according to a survey published on the career website
Sleep troubles come in many varieties. Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you go to sleep easily but wake up repeatedly throughout the night? Do you find it hard to drag yourself out of bed in the morning? Do you or your significant other snore? All of these problems can lead to decreased brain
Back in 2014, in order to address a serious problem that is out of control, Berkeley, California became the first city in the United States to tax sugary drinks. Subsequently, many other U.S. cities followed suit. Americans consume the 2nd highest amount of soft drinks per capita in the world, contr
I know, I know, The idea of having “bugs” in your gut sounds ludicrous and frankly, gross. But not all “bugs” are bad for you. In fact, it has been proven that they are extremely helpful in the human body; Probiotics are essential in promoting the growth and activity of micro
Anyone who wants their body to be healthy and perform optimally realizes the need to supplement their healthy diet with nutrient concentrates. While the food we eat goes a long way toward supporting this goal, in this stressful day and age food unfortunately may not be the total answer. The brain, j
If you’ve ever set foot inside any health food store, then you’re probably familiar with the term “Fair Trade”. Many higher-end products proudly display this badge on their packaging, but what exactly is Fair Trade? Does your mind just immediately assume higher prices? You’re not alone, bu
Have you ever heard the saying “Monsters don’t sleep under your bed, they sleep inside your head?” It’s true! We call it a sleep monster because people are afraid that they are not going to sleep. If you are not sleeping 7-8 hours each night, it decreases blood flow to your brain which means
You have likely heard about the many health benefits of probiotics. But what about PREbiotics? Although many people think that prebiotic is just a misspelling of the word probiotic, they are actually two very different things! While a probiotic is a living microorganism (such as lactobacillus or bif
Do you ever feel: Short on energy? That your body isn’t working the way you’d like it to? Less than fully positive about life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may consider trying SAMe. SAMe (S-Adenosyl-Methionine. Pronounced “sammy”) is a naturally-occurring, hard-
In July 2007, Anthony Davis came to see us. AD, as his friends call him, is a College Football Hall of Fame running back from the University of Southern California, who played professional football for 8 years. He wanted to make sure he was doing everything he could to keep his brain healthy. AD