Nutrition
Boost Your Resiliency: Proven Tips to Fight Seasonal Illnesses
As winter settles in, so does a surge in seasonal illnesses. Our immune systems face many challenges, from the common cold and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to flu, pneumonia, and norovirus. In fact, according to the CDC, a staggering 90% of flu cases occur between October and April each year. While avoiding exposure to these Read more
Sweet Poison: The Truth About Sugar
According to the US Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes about 100 pounds of sugar annually. This intake doesn’t just come from sugary drinks and obvious sweets; a glance at ingredient labels reveals that nearly all processed foods contain sugar. If more people knew the truth about sugar and its poisoned effects on the Read more
How Cold Exposure and Shivering Influences Weight Loss
Did you know that allowing yourself to shiver triggers muscles to release a hormone that causes the body to burn fat? I’m constantly researching and testing various methods and devices to improve mental and physical health and increase longevity. I have been focusing on the benefits of cold plunges and showers lately. I’m sure you Read more
Listen to the Self-Maintenance of the Brain and Body Podcast
A short 3-5 minute weekly podcast sharing evidence-based self-care tips that can improve your health, performance, and overall wellness. Every Monday, I share a simple and easy-to-implement self-care idea with you and challenge you to create a positive change. Throughout these episodes, I discuss ways to improve sleep hygiene and mental health and strengthen the Read more
Book Review: LIMITLESS Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life
“I’m a firm believer that we all have incredible superpowers that are waiting to be awakened.” Jim Kwik. This is a very true statement, and you can learn to uncover your superpowers in Jim Kwik’s book Limitless. He refers to them as superpowers because once you cultivate new talents and capabilities that everyone has within Read more
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
Brain Injury Video Series
Welcome to the video series on Traumatic Brain Injury. The tips in the 31 episodes of this series help those who have suffered a TBI, but these tips can help anyone improve their mental health. This series provides tips on PTSD, improving sleep, how to eat to reduce pain, and improve sleep. Also, learn about Read more
Did You Know: Episode 1: Nutrition and Sleep the Foundation for TBI Recovery
Download Printable Handout Here The ‘Did You Know’ series provides facts about the brain and body that enhance performance and promote recovery. Each episode explains why this is important for you to know. The learner is encouraged to apply these tips and seek to increase their personal knowledge. When recovering from a brain injury, it Read more
Reduce Abdominal Pain With These Four Tips
Taking time to warm up the digestive system before consuming a meal enables more energy and increases your physical and mental well-being. Failing to do so leads to pain and discomfort in the gut, triggering a stress response and greatly reducing the digestion process, disrupting the central nervous system. Pre-workout warm-up and post-workout cooldowns are Read more
Book Review: The Basis of Brain Rehab
This book is easy to read and understand. It will open your eyes to innovative ways to improve your overall health and wellness. From mental health to chronic pain, this book provides you a clear picture of the “why” behind the various systems within the body and how our nutritional lifestyle can greatly impact multiple Read more