We have three main layers of defense for our health. They are constantly operating to protect us from various parasites, bacteria, viruses etc. They are part of a network of cells, organs and tissues that make up our immune system. The first, which may seem slightly obvious, is our skin....
Neuroaesthetics and the Science of Beauty
I love it when science confirms what we intuitively know to be good for us. Beauty is one of those aspects of life that make us feel good, but also has a biological effect on us that is beneficial to our health and well-being. And the field of study that...
Movement and Mood
I don’t talk a lot about exercise (or nutrition) on this platform because that’s not really in my wheelhouse. Granted, I have a lot of experience with exercise, dating back to my high school and college football years. And I have tried multiple movement and workout regiments throughout the years...
Food and Mood
I don’t talk a lot about food on this platform because that’s not really in my wheelhouse. There are tons of good nutrition resources out there and everyone is very different when it comes to what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat, lifestyle, etc. I feel as...
Attention and the Reticular Activating System
The reticular activating system is a brain network involved in attention. It is responsible for filtering sensory information from our environment to our conscious awareness or our prefrontal cortex. It is essentially the attention filter in our brains. The reticular activating system is the reason why the “law of attraction“...