How to Repair & Renew Your Brain Health A blow to the head from a fall, car accident, football tackle (or other sports trauma), domestic violence or combat injury can muddle your mind and memory. Your brain is very delicate, like the consistency of soft butter, and is protected by a hard skull w
Why is Sugar Bad For You? This should come as no surprise…sugar is not your friend. Refined sugar is 99.4 to 99.7 percent pure calories, with no vitamins, minerals, fats, or proteins – just carbohydrates that spike blood sugar, followed by an insulin response and a subsequent sugar crash, leadin
The 5 Best Ways to Take Care of Your Brain Your brain is the most complex machine in the universe. No one knows exactly how complex the brain is, but scientists estimate you have more neurons in your brain than there are stars in the Milky Way Galaxy. Just like you’d protect a smartphone, tablet [
8 Ways to Help Your Teen Overcome Screen Obsession Even though technology has improved our lives in profound ways, it has presented us with many unique challenges. While it’s true that technology has many upsides, it’s also frequently misused or overused. With its prevalence and predominance in
5 Ways to Help Students Combat Negative Thoughts “I’m so stupid.” “I’m always messing things up.” “No one wants to be with me.” Sadly, these types of negative beliefs are common for many kids. They become ingrained in their brain from the cruel things others say and from the b
The One Thing You Should Never Forget to Pack The weather is nice and you’re ready to get outside for some fun. Whether you’re hanging out at the beach, hitting the trail for a hiking or mountain biking adventure or just taking a road trip to get out of town, don’t forget to pack the […
Brain-Boosting Ingredients Series – Ashwagandha If we are what we eat, we’re made up of much more than the meal we cooked for dinner. It’s important to pay attention to your ingredients. Here at BrainMD, we offer supplements with ingredients that improve brain health and the functioning of
Do you feel stressed out all the time? Do you have low energy or mood? From time to time, everyone encounters periods of exhaustion. There could be any number of reasons for your physical or emotional slump. Fortunately, there are also plenty of potential solutions to your burnout blues. The Busynes
Is Your Gut Messing with Your Brain? It is estimated that the gastrointestinal tract is loaded with about 100 trillion microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, and others), about ten times the total number of cells in the human body. To be healthy, the relationship of good bugs to bad bugs needs to be posit
The Ultimate Self-Care Guide If you’ve ever flown on a jet, you’ve heard the safety instructions that are announced over the speakers before the flight. You might remember the part of the script that says: “In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will automatically descen