How Do Males Respond to Images of Infant Faces Compared to Females ?
Newborns and infants need extra amounts of care which requires a parent to have superhuman abilities of high alertness and intuition. Being the first line of care for any child is a major responsibility with no days off with sick pay. In order for infants to get their needs met they need a caregiver who […]
Can Regular Exercise Maintain Better Brain Function as We Age?
The principle of “use it or lose it” is one that is associated with a variety of habits or behaviors. This old phrase is an attempt to address the importance of staying active to sustain our edge and abilities. It went hand in hand with other phrases such as, “no pain-no gain”. Each was meant […]
How Does Complaining Physically Impact Your Brain?
We are all familiar with a type of a person who is always complaining about something. They seem to just go there automatically, even when things are actually going well. Life always appears to be against them. No matter what they do or how they act. They push people away by their outlook, making it […]
How Vitamin Deficiencies May Impact Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Anxiety is a growing concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. While its causes vary, recent research highlights the significant role of anxiety and nutrient deficiency in mental health. Studies suggest that inadequate levels of essential nutrients, particularly vitamin B6 and iron, may contribute to anxiety symptoms. These deficiencies can impair neurotransmitter production, leading to mood […]
Sugar: How the Brain Processes it Differently in Obese-Prone Rat Study
Last week I wrote about the similarities between grey matter decline of those who are obese and Alzheimer’s disease patients. This past week I was reading more information about how obesity affects the brain’s ability to properly process sugar, based on a study at Western Michigan University, which involved obesity-prone rat models. This time I […]
Is There a Correlation Between Neurodegeneration in Obesity and Alzheimer’s Disease?
By now we have all heard enough about the harmful effects being over weight has on our physical health. It ranges from increased risks in every measurable category related to our cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, digestive and emotional wellbeing. Obesity is considered a multisystem disease because it leads to diabetes, hypertension and is implicated in so […]
How Important is the Vagus Nerve to Our Wellbeing ?
The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the human body. It travels from our neck down to our abdomen. It is the main nerve in charge of our “fight or flight” reflex through the activation of the relaxation response that reduces the heart rate and drops our blood pressure. It has been shown that […]
How do Brainwaves of Meditators Compare with a Psychedelic Experience
During my years of practice using EEG neurofeedback, I have had my share of working on many of those who actively participate in meditation. Some of which have practiced for many years and considered themselves masters. Without exception these types would compare their experience of a LENS treatment to “feeling like a 2-3 hour meditation […]
Babies Look for this Clue to Gain Feelings of Trust in Adults
The very survival of our species is dependent upon our ability to adapt and learn from our surroundings. This biological neural network is hardwired into each and everyone of us. Even from before we were born. So by the time we arrive in this “new and waring” world, we are innately equipped, yet need to […]
What Role Does Gray and White Matter Play in the Brain ?
Sometimes life can be simple. Like in times when we are having fun. Surrounded by family and friends engaged in laughter. But most of the time, life is demanding and complex. It involves many moving parts that require a sense of order. Patterns that will lead to an anticipated result. Cause and effect… black and […]