Every year around Thanksgiving, I’m reminded of the biblical origins of giving thanks, and what giving thanks has become in today’s society. In the Bible, giving thanks is a frequent theme. It comes up 102 times in the Old Testament and 71 times in the New Testament. The Bible talks about giving thanks for blessings, […]

In previous posts, I discussed how hormones help keep the brain functioning properly, as well as the danger of hormonal imbalance. If one part of your hormonal structure is off, it can create a downstream effect throughout the hormonal cascade that hampers brain function. It’s important to remember the concept of bio-individuality, which means we’re […]

There are certain things going on in the world that truly sadden me. As a doctor, a father of five and a human being, I simply can’t remain silent. Like most people, I was saddened to hear the news that Robin Williams committed suicide after a decades-long battle with depression. When I hear about the […]

In Part 1 of this post, we continued our discussion about the brain being the key to changing our behavior and transforming our bodies. I listed the various ways exercise can strengthen the brain as outlined by Dr. Daniel Amen in his book, Change Your Body, Change Your Brain. Now, it’s time to discuss what […]

In a previous post, I discussed the importance of maintaining the brain and what we can do to keep our brain chemistry balanced. After all, without a functioning brain, we cease to exist. When the brain isn’t firing on all cylinders, it can negatively affect every part of our lives. While the brain can self-regulate, […]

Change is something that most of us have trouble accepting or managing. Even though you may not like it, you cannot prevent change. From the womb to the tomb, our bodies are in a constant state of flux – physically, psychologically, nutritionally and emotionally. Think back to early childhood, adolescence, puberty and young adulthood, with […]

According to the American Psychology Association, 69 percent of Americans are stressed by a perceived lack of time during the holidays, 69 percent are stressed by a perceived lack of money, and 51 percent of are stressed by the pressure to give or get gifts. 22 percent report an extreme level of stress. Society has […]

Many of us think stress is purely psychological. It’s all in our head, so we just have to work it out of our system. After all, it’s not like a broken leg or something. No big deal, right? Wrong. Stress is a really big deal, and not just psychologically. As part of the foundation of […]

Picture this scenario: I’m giving a presentation to 150 people in an auditorium that has one door on the right side and one door on the left side. As I’m fielding a question from the audience, a mountain lion walks through the door on the right. Would you expect me to announce that the presentation […]

Try to remember what it was like when we were teens. Our bodies were changing. We were involved in our first real relationships. We were dealing with expectations to succeed inside and outside the classroom. We faced peer pressure. Now, imagine what it would have been like if social media was putting our teen lives […]