High-functioning anxiety is not a medical diagnosis, but it is an increasingly common issue that’s being talked about by Forbes, US News & World Report, the Cleveland Clinic, and even the meditation app Headspace So, what is high-functioning anxiety? On the outside, a person might appear to have it all together all the time: ✅ …
Ever feel like your brain is clouding over? You’re having trouble staying focused? Or maybe simple tasks are just taking much longer than they should? 🧠 It could be that your brain needs a little boost. We’ve talked about powering the brain with food and supplements (see my previous post), but that’s only part of …
If you want more mental clarity, focus, creativity, and stamina…you’ve got to start with food and nutrition. Brain-boosting foods tend to be rich in antioxidants (to protect brain cells from damage), healthy fats (to build fluid nerve cell membranes), or B vitamins (for neurotransmitter and energy production). Load up on these foods to give your …
Interested in boosting your brain power for peak performance? The first thing to know is that your brain function is a byproduct of the health of your entire body. Here are 3 health factors (that most people never even think about) that can influence your memory and mental clarity: 1️⃣ Menopause According to neuroscientist Lisa …
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Whether you’re leading meetings at work, helping kids with homework, or just having a leisurely conversation over dinner… Life is better when your brain is working at its best 🧠 Peak brain performance means… ✅ Focus comes easily. ✅ Your mind feels sharp. ✅ You feel creative and clear. ✅ You can confidently make decisions. …
🤔 I’ve been thinking a lot recently about environmentally-driven illnesses—the chronic conditions that either come about or become worse as a result of exposures to toxins in our air, water, food, homes, and workplaces. One big part of prevention is minimizing our exposure to environmental chemicals and toxins (I shared this in a previous post). …
👋 Raise your hand if you think that minimizing your risk of developing a chronic illness sounds like a really great idea. When it comes to disease prevention, most people know they need to eat healthy foods and exercise. You know you should drink lots of water and not lots of alcohol. Right? But what …
Could your home, office, or products you use every day be making you sick? “More than 85,000 chemicals are known to be circulating in everyday products in the US alone—in cosmetics, clothing, furniture, electronics, cleaning products, construction materials, and more.” These chemicals have potential health effects that range from irritating the lungs to interacting with …
Whether it’s seasonal sneezing or a year-round runny nose, it’s possible that your home could be making allergies worse! Here are 8 tips to reduce allergens in your home and keep your living space healthy and clean: 1️⃣ Wash bedding. Wash your bedding every week in hot water to keep dead skin cells and dust …
Histamine is at the center of seasonal allergies. It’s released from mast cells and causes most of the irritating symptoms. Some foods and habits can trigger histamine and hence worsen allergies (see my previous post). Now you ready for the good news? ✨ Food and nutrition can also be a powerful way to counteract all …