13 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
Recent news may be taking a toll on your sleep. With so many sudden changes in our world, it can be difficult to settle down for a night of restful slumber. Sleep is a vital function of the body and responsible for memory processing, clearing toxins from the brain,...
13 Strategies to Immediately Relieve Stress
We’ve all been there – the sudden fluttering in your chest, the glasses you scanned the room for while they sat atop your head, the strange vivid dreams you’ve been experiencing? These are all indicators you may be dealing with higher levels of stress than usual. While there are many ways to lessen the effects…
Brain-Healthy Pantry Staples
In our last post we discussed foods that contribute to a healthy mind and body. If you’re not sure where to start to keep your nutrition on track amidst quarantine, here are some brain-healthy pantry staples you can rely on while making as few trips to the store as...
6 Brain-Boosting Foods for Health at Home
“Supplements are a handy way to add nutrients to your diet when vitamins and minerals are lacking, but prioritizing the health and wellness of ourselves and those around us has never been more important than now. Supplements may be a simple solution for the...
Do You Want to Get Better?
You Need to Treat both Your Symptoms and the Cause! Our bodies and mind have limited ways of showing us we are not feeling well. You may sneeze, sweat, feel dizzy, or have a stomach ache or headache. You may have racing thoughts or trouble sleeping. You may be...
Brain Injury Awareness Month: Special Offer
Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in recognizing Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge and support the millions of Americans impacted by brain injury. BIAA’s current campaign, Change Your Mind, strives to...
Homeless Vet vs. Inmate
There is something that has been weighing on my mind for some time now and I believe it needs to be addressed. I’d like you to consider the following: Last year, over 500,000 people in the US experienced some form of homelessness, according to the National Alliance to...
Mental Health Awareness Day is October 10
Did you know on average, a person who suffers from a mental health related illness, waits at least a decade before seeking the necessary treatment, because of the stigma surrounding mental health? Why is it that individuals who are suffering from suicidal thoughts,...
September is Suicide Prevention and Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness Month
National Health Observances are days, weeks or months focused on raising awareness and support about important health topics. In past months, I have written blogs about several topics, such as stroke, autism, concussion, and TBI. I identify with some of these...
Ready for the New School Year?
Help Getting Your Life Organized We've all heard of spring cleaning, when you start anew after a long winter, so too, for the new school year. It is crucial to reset our space and our life to avoid being overwhelmed by all that will occur in the next nine months....