Mind, Mood & Memory
This is where we explore brain health, emotional resilience, and the inner challenges that often go unseen. Whether you’re dealing with brain fog, recovering from a difficult season, or simply working to stay mentally sharp and grounded after 55, you’ll find thoughtful insight and support here. From cognitive wellness to mood changes and deeper emotional healing, this space honors your mind as a vital part of your whole-body health.
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The Surprising Ways Pets Boost Senior Wellness and Mindfulness
As we age, the pursuit of wellness and mindfulness becomes increasingly vital to living a fulfilling and balanced life. But did you know that one of the most unexpected allies in this venture could be a loyal furry friend? For many seniors, pet ownership is more than just companionship—it’s a pathway to improved physical health, enhanced emotional well-being, and a more mindful, purpose-driven life. In this post, we’ll explore the surprising and powerful ways that pets can help seniors stay active, present, and emotionally resilient. From boosting physical fitness to cultivating deeper connections with the present moment, pets offer a range of benefits that can transform senior years into some…
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Stay Razor Sharp and Supercharge Your Cognitive Health Now
Is the flood of health advice overwhelming you—especially when it comes to brain-boosting foods for cognitive health? Every day, we’re bombarded with conflicting messages. One diet promises to boost brainpower, while another claims to do the opposite. But in the thick of all this noise, the truth remains that food is medicine for your brain—whole foods. Aging is like a rosebud in partial bloom. You don’t rush it. You let the petals unfold as they will, and what’s wrong with that anyway? You don’t have to lose your mind over it. You feed it, water it, fertilize it, and preserve it. Your brain is the command center of your body,…
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Is Depression the Invisible Monster in Your Mind?
“You say you’re ‘depressed’ – all I see is resilience. You are allowed to feel messed up and inside out. It doesn’t mean you’re defective – it just means you’re human.”—By David Mitchell What If Imagine A Different Reality You Are Not Broken As the above quote states, “You are allowed to feel messed up,” so permit yourself to ‘feel.’ There’s no such thing as feeling happy all the time. Feelings will ebb throughout the day. There’s a word for that, and it’s called normal. Understanding Your Feelings You have to figure out where these feelings are coming from. What is your diet like, and how do you feel after…
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How to Triumph Over Depression, Anxiety, and Emotional Turmoil
Even in the throes of my teenage years, energy seemed to elude me more often than not. I was 16, nodding off in the middle of a packed movie theater—not exactly what you’d call normal for someone my age. What was wrong? More on that later, but first, I want to introduce you to Uma Naidoo, MD, a board-certified nutritional psychiatrist and nutritional specialist at Harvard Medical School. The national bestseller, This Is Your Brain on Food,[1] is the surprising science of nutritional psychiatry we’re exploring. Did you know that apple cider vinegar, yogurt, and pickled vegetables can help with anxiety, while deli meats, bacon, and sausage can cause depression?…
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Is Craving Alone Time Weird? Let’s Unpack the Truth
Absolutely not! Far from being weird, craving alone time is a perfectly natural and healthy desire. Furthermore, alone time is not an option for me—it’s an essential lifeline. I need it often, daily. Why is that? Face it—we all encounter people who open their verbal floodgates from time to time, seemingly draining us of our body’s life support. Maybe you have a spouse or partner who overindulges in conversation at the most inopportune time, or you’re just pooped out from a long day at work or taking care of the kids, grandkids, or pets. Or you’re retired, and you and your partner are on a daily collision course in the…
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Reclaim Your Mind: Uncover Who Controls Your Thoughts
Have you ever contemplated where all your thoughts are coming from, buzzing around like a bunch of mosquitoes you’re trying to swat off? Who’s pulling the strings in your mind? In Michael A. Singer’s book, The Untethered Soul, he talks about the nonstop chatter in the mind that never shuts up. “What am I going to wear to that party? I have nothing to wear. What if I run into Connie again? What am I going to say to her? I just can’t stand her. Maybe I just shouldn’t go. I don’t really like that crowd anyway. Wait a minute! What do I care if I run into that woman…
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The Startling Saga of Our Sick Society
We are a seriously sick society. Each year, obesity contributes to about 112,000 preventable deaths. Please don’t make it 112,001. Let’s investigate this health crisis a little further. Accompany me into the typical American family home. We’ll stop momentarily to eavesdrop. “Hey, honey, what’s for dinner tonight?” Oh, I don’t know, but there’s some mac & cheese in the cupboard or a lasagna in the freezer.” Does this conversation sound familiar? Perhaps the lasagna was freshly home-baked by our culinary friend, Marie Callender, or the Stouffer’s? I ponder what they ate for breakfast. Crunchy Nut cereal contains 26 g of sugar per serving. And the Kellogg’s must be exploding with…
