Our society has glamorized “stress” and “busy,” making us think it’s normal. A certain degree of “stress” and “anxiety” is indeed normal. Anxiety is a normal response to a range of different situations. It allows us to be alert to threats and motivate us to react. However, it can impact your mental wellbeing when you …
Your gut is your second brain. The last 20 years of gut research prove this. Many clinical studies demonstrate the large majority of brain-boosting neurotransmitters made in the gut like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. This means a healthy brain depends on a healthy gut. Healthy gut function depends on mastering digestion, which can be a …
Many factors can affect a person’s mood. Diet, lifestyle, environmental toxicity, and relationships, to name a few. The ability to manage stress is the most significant player when it comes to mood. Being resilient to mental and physical stress increases your mood and prevents you from succumbing to disease and mental disorders. Studies show that …
GABA plays a pivotal role in many crucial mental activities. Its main job is to antagonize the excitatory neurotransmitter, glutamate, to modulate anxiety and stress. In turn, many people use Phenibut for its equally calming effects and relaxation benefits. What is Phenibut Phenibut is a powerful mood-boosting nootropic meant to treat anxiety insomnia, and other …
Mucuna pruriens is a natural nootropic with many mental and physical benefits. It does everything from boosting dopamine to male sex hormones. The following article goes deep into the benefits of mucuna pruriens, who it’s good for, and how to best use it. Mucuna Pruriens – Frequently Asked Questions History of Mucuna Pruriens As A …
Alcohol abuse brings about a lot of health problems, and one of them is wet brain syndrome. What Is Wet Brain? Wet brain is a blanket term that refers to related conditions of Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome. These two conditions are also collectively known sometimes as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Wet brain syndrome roots from thiamine …
This podcast is all about the problems in the American Healthcare system. Both Gregory and I are health coaches who have worked in the healthcare system and have observed first-hand its problems. We discuss everything from the problems of the current patient/doctor visit time constraints, to big pharma, to government’s corrupt role in healthcare and …
Amazon is one of the great inventions of our time. It’s right up there with the wheel, the car, Playstation, and ice cream. Amazon Prime has completely revolutionized how consumers interface with retailers. One-click checkout, same-day delivery, wish lists, product variety, and reviews are just some of the great things that Amazon has created to …
In this episode, I’m talking to Yulia Brockdorf all about the intersection of diet and the brain. We had a great conversation all about how different foods affect cognition and how there’s no one-size-fits-all diet. The food you eat is information and heavily influences how your brain works. Yulia’s practice focuses on using foods and …
The mind-body connection is real. This once-fringe concept is now being exposed by scientists researching the gut and its direct connection to the brain. Many experts still consider this research to be in its infancy, However, one conclusion seems to be clear.. what happens in the brain directly reflects what is happening in the body. …
This episode is a deep dive into the gut/brain connection with Dr. Grace Liu PharmD. We discuss how microbes in your gut are controlling your brain. From food cravings to hormones to mood.. gut bacteria, fungus, and parasites are pulling our subconscious strings throughout the day. Dr. Grace is one of the most knowledgeable people I’ve …
This episode is all about integrative psychology with Dr. Lesley Sanders. We discuss how her use of an integrative approach to psychotherapy greatly increases her success with patients. Dr. Lesley K Sanders is a licensed clinical psychologist, providing clinical services with an integrative medicine approach in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Dr. Sanders obtained her …
