Do you remember being a kid and feeling so anxious to be a grown up? At thirteen you dreamed of being sixteen so you could get the car keys in your hands. At sixteen you dreamed of being eighteen so you could move out and...
Have you ever tried meditation and felt like it was the hardest thing ever to do? You're not alone. That's because in our over-stimulated lives it's not easy to quiet down the chatter that goes on in our brains 24-7-365. It's even harder to tame...
Have you ever had a conversation with someone who you knew for sure didn't hear a word you said? It literally feels like you're just talking to the wind, doesn't it? Yet every day this is what most of us do to ourselves without even...
Are you unsure of what neurotransmitters are and what role they play in your overall health? Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers in our brain that are responsible for transmitting signals from one nerve cell to another. They play a crucial role in regulating our mood, behavior,...
As a woman, your heart health and well-being should be a top priority. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States? It's important to take steps to protect your heart and reduce your risk of...
Have you ever thought about how many ways there are to express love? At least a million, I'm sure. Tomorrow we will probably see quite a few for Valentine's Day. There will be phone calls, text messages, flowers, sweet treats, and teary-eyed declarations of passion...
In our bodies, we have an internal clock that plays a role in our hunger cues. Some hunger clocks run autonomously - working as they should. Others struggle with an erratic clock that can lead to weight gain, low energy, and unhealthy food cravings. The hormone...
Do you mind if I ask you a question? If you could wave a magic wand and change just one thing about your life what would it be? Would you have married someone different? Chosen a different career? Lived in another country? I'll bet you feel...
Over the last two weeks, I shared news that the American Society for Nutrition recently supported evidence that supporting neuroendocrine health can support weight management when combined with clinician care. In this second part of my email series about the impact of having a NeuroWellness program...
Aging is something that we should all be lucky to experience. However, cognitive decline can often feel like a symptom of getting older. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to protect your brain against aging. There are many diets that claim...