When was the last time you thought about your liver? Well, for most of us, we ignore it. In a recent Detroit Free Press article, 20-something Allison Grainger shares how her liver affected her whole life. “The lethargy was so intense, the 26-year-old quit her job working as a spa concierge. Her primary care doctor sent her to a specialist, …
Create Calm to Carry On
Do you eat a big meal and then go run? Probably not. You’d probably stop a short way into the run, winded and gripping your side. Your body doesn’t need to digest when you’re running. Similarly, your body doesn’t think it needs to digest when you’re mentally running. I was thinking through last month’s blog, and how our flight-or-flight (sympathetic) …
How to Find More Energy
We’ve seen those ads for pseudo-energy products. You know, those canned drinks that apparently force your body and mind to pump out the power. But the energy drop-off is terrible! Before you pop open another energy drink, just glance through online search results for the effects of energy drinks. While physical endurance is a reported pro, the list for cons …
Let’s talk more about the brain!
In June, we started talking about brain health and its connection to habits. Let’s expand on that idea … so do you think about your brain much? You should! The field of brain science and health is expanding every year. Not long ago, scientists believed that it was not possible to make new neurons. Now, we understand the brain more—and …
Taking care of (holiday) business … and yourself!
Every holiday I tell myself I’m going to slow down! And every year I find myself rushing from one place to another and not taking in the season itself. It seems these days, that being busy is an honor and when I ask others “how are you”, inevitably the answer is “I’m so busy!” Unfortunately, always being busy is not …
Today and this Summer. Let’s Move!
A lot of articles have been written lately claiming sitting as the new smoking, and damaging your health. With summer just around the corner, the warm weather can help facilitate getting out and doing something, anything! Plan out a fun summer with the family or friends around doing different activities to move your body. Let’s start setting aside time to focus …