Synopsis Use empathy to see the world through the eyes of others. When negative energy comes at you ask yourself 2 questions: 1. Did I do anything to cause it? 2. What is going on with the other person? Exercise – The next couple of times you get into a disagreement with someone try taking …
Synopsis Do you want 50% responsibility for your life or 100%? Responsibility is the ability to respond to circumstances. Taking responsibility for circumstances is not the same as taking the blame for circumstances. The proportion of responsibility one takes is equal to the proportion of change one is able to take over their circumstance Exercise …
Synopsis People who blame others struggle in relationships while those who those who take responsibility do better. Blaming seems hardwired in the brain and is a defense mechanism designed to protect our ego. It is a hallmark of self-defeating behavior. Blaming others is a victim mentality that takes away your mental capabilities to enact positive …
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Synopsis The 9 early warning signs of dementia Click to take a memory screening test Exercise – How many issues on this list do you have? Take one step to decrease your risk. Response Luckily I don’t have any of the issues on this list. I do know someone that has at least 3 of …
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Synopsis Age is not an excuse for poor memory. Age is correlated to declining memory, but it is not the cause. The cause of poor memory is an accumulation of toxins from poor diet. If you had a million dollar race horse would you give it junk food? Of course not. You are much more …
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Synopsis The Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus and Friends program was created for nutritional information in churches. Exercise – What are you passionate about? How can you make an impact on the world? Put it into a fervent prayer or intention. Response I’m passionate about the mind body connection. The way I can make an impact …
Synopsis Grief is a common reason for people to self medicate with comfort food, drugs, and alcohol. Grieving in this manner will actually lower your life expectancy by 5 years. In life we know another storm will come. The proper way to deal with a brewing storm is to create resilience by building brain healthy …
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Synopsis Keeping your brain young will also keep you skin young. Good health is the best defense against aging. If you are looking for the fountain of youth it’s not in plastic surgery. The fountain of youth can be found in a healthy diet and mental and physical exercise. Exercise – Consider spending as much …
Day 140: Can BrainHealth Make You More Beautiful? – Find the Fountain of Youth Read More »
Synopsis Red dye 40 is Petroleum based. That doesn’t sound healthy. Red dye 40 is favored over natural alternatives because it is cheap and its only use is to make food look more appetizing. Its negative effects are so strong that many countries have banned it. In the example the red dye 40 increased brain …
Synopsis Chronic pain affects everything and prolonged use of pain medication is bad for the brain. Fish oil, acupuncture, music therapy and hypnosis are alternative pain treatments that may be helpful. SAMe and curcumins supplements or Cymbalta medication may be helpful to treat both. If you doctor doesn’t recommend supplements seek out a naturopath. Artificial …