Author: Chris Pierce
Sleep Deprivation a National Crisis: Take These Two Self-Screening Sleep Tests
If every citizen in the United States placed a higher priority on sleep, there would be a significant drop in mortalities and the development of diseases and illnesses. A substantial contributor to the high level of sleep-related issues is the lack of awareness of the importance of sleep. It’s imperative that we identify those with Read more
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Meet Your Brain Janitor: The Glymphatic System
Every night while you sleep, your brain janitor is hard at work cleaning up the damaging brain waste accumulated throughout the day as your brain performs its functions. The human body is a fantastic machine that self-regulates and repairs, and rejuvenates the entire body during sleep. One of these rejuvenating systems is the brain’s janitorial Read more
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Improving Mental and Physical Wellness Through Reflective Journaling
Reflective journaling is an effective adult learning method for making sense of and expanding knowledge. A patient’s application of reflective journaling after a medical appointment can greatly influence learning self-health approaches, enforce long-term memory, influence a change in the brain, and accelerate recovery. Applying this technique when suffering from PTSD, TBI, anxiety, or depression influences Read more
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The Effects of Maternal Stress on Fetal Development
Military spouses face heightened stress levels when their partners are deployed to combat zones. Pregnant individuals experiencing this stress may have elevated maternal cortisol levels. Unfortunately, this can affect the child’s developing brain. It increases the likelihood of mental and physical challenges later in life. Embracing my wife and two young daughters, I feel a Read more
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Book Review: Freedom by Sebastian Junger
This book’s genre differs from other books I have reviewed this past year, as my focus has been on a functional medicine approach to mind and wellness. There are a few points I pulled from this book that can contribute toward improved health and wellness. Reading Sebastian Junger’s book Freedom influences one to reflect on Read more
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Blue Artificial Light Prevents You From Falling Asleep
That blue light that your teenager has in their room at night may provide them a relaxing environment; however, the energy emitted from this artificial light impacts an internal process in the brain that helps them fall asleep and stay asleep. The circadian rhythm regulates your sleep pattern. It’s a biological clock and a timekeeper Read more
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Book Review: TRIBE On Homecoming and Belonging
Sebastian Junger’s book, TRIBE: On Homecoming and Belonging sheds light on an approach to address the decline of mental health amongst our Soldiers, Veterans, and Nation. Sebastian Junger is a best-selling author and co-directed two documentary films on the war in Afghanistan, “Restrepo” and “Korengal.” This book will influence thought toward innovative ideas in addressing our Read more
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Reboot Your Body’s Operating System With These Simple Tasks
The human body, consisting of multiple systems and biological clocks, operates throughout the day to achieve homeostasis. Homeostasis is the process where the body monitors and maintains these various systems. Many times our own choices make it difficult for the body to maintain homeostasis. We can choose to help or hinder this process in the way we Read more
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Book Review- Wired for Story: The Writer’s Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence
It’s not just for writing novels; think about practical communication skills in the teleworking environment. Lisa Cron’s Wired For Story: The Writers Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers From the Very First Sentence explains how to use the working systems of emotions, storytelling, memory, and the motivation and reward network to write a Read more
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Follow These Steps to Greatly Improve Your Sleep and Eliminate Day Time Fatigue
Do you have problems falling asleep, or are you feeling tired the next day, or would you like to increase your current physical performance? You may be disrupting the body’s automatic functioning system that enables an effective sleep pattern. You can take simple steps to greatly improve your sleep, resulting in a more joyful, productive Read more
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