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The most exciting frontier in human knowledge right now is the human brain. We focus on sharing research that has a practical bent: food, exercise, sleep, memory improvement, supplements and so on. We also cover personal experiences with brain and mind training. Occasional guest writers share their perspectives on brain enhancement and scientific discovery. Enjoy!

What Your Personality Says About Your Brain

9/24/2014

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The Edge Effect, by Eric Braverman gives us vital information on the brain and personality.

Melissa Fougere, a naturopathic doctor with a master's degree in neuroscience, finds Braverman's method helps many of her patients, and in a myriad of ways.


You too can use this fascinating technique to begin to better understand yourself or those you care about. Read on!



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By Dr. Melissa Fougere

When was the last time you felt like the best version of yourself? Do you feel balanced? Are you acting in accord with your true nature? Or have you lost your edge?

Disease and symptoms of poor health are messages from the body, a sign that things are not functioning well. It‘s tempting to cover them up with medications, to drink coffee for energy, smoke cigarettes for concentration, to take sleeping pill for insomnia, or use antidepressants to improve your mood. Our physical and emotional symptoms, however, are signs that something needs to be investigated. Once we understand that chronic fatigue, irritability, anxiety, an inability to lose weight, and cravings for sugar, carbohydrates or dairy products are indications that our neural chemistry is in disharmony, we can work towards achieving the amazing health and vitality we were born for. 


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Gut Feelings: Digestion Affects Your Brain

5/28/2014

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It's Amazing How Much Digestion Affects
 Mood, Cognition, Energy, and Anxiety Levels


Can you recall having had a gut-wrenching experience? Do you get nausea when you're stressed out? Do you experience “butterflies” before a big event? Do you ever have a gut feeling about something?



Underlying all these physical and emotional sensations is an often-overlooked network of neurons and nerves that line the tubes and organs that make up your digestive system, or ‘guts’. This network is so significant it’s often referred to as the ”second brain"!                   


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