Researchers have long known that the bacteria living in your gut can “talk” to your brain. Gut microbes, which collectively make up what’s called the gut microbiome, can have a significant impact on mood and cognition and a troubled intestine can send signals to...
Want the health benefits of meditation without all the work of chasing away intrusive thoughts and feelings? Try laughing, a new study suggests. Laughter – the real kind associated with joy and mirth – sets off brain wave patterns similar to those generated when...
Sleep plays an important role in the endocrine system, which regulates hormones in the bloodstream. While sleeping, the body attempts to repair damage done by stress and prepares us to handle new stresses coming our way. During sleep, levels of the stress hormone...
In times of high stress, follow one or all of these suggestions to bring calm to your system and spirit. – Consume News Wisely – Be mindful of how much news you consume and the effect it has on you. Priming the brain with negative images can gear it toward...
Health can be at your fingertips…or iPod, SmartPhone, tablet or computer in the form of a Podcast. You can listen to health talks at any time on a variety of topics such as diet, exercise, spiritual talks and personal growth. The impulse to retreat...
Although we may not like to admit it, many of the sleep problems we experience are the result of bad habits and behaviors. Habits can be changed by becoming aware of the underlying problems that may be causing insomnia. Here are the common sleep “mistakes” and their...
