Change your brain change your body!

I have been doing some reading over this past year on brain chemistry and how it all relates to overeating, moods, and overall function.  We as Americans are told we should take a pill and that will fix everything but the reality is that there are many other things we can be doing that can improve how our brain functions which translates into positive things like:

1. Reach and maintain your ideal weight
2. Soothe and smooth your skin at any age
3. Reduce the stress that can impair your immune system
4. Increase willpower and eliminate cravings that keep you from achieving your exercise and diet goals
5. Enhance sexual desire
6. Lower your blood pressure without meds
7. Avoid depression and elevate enjoyment in life

Drugs are only part of the answer.

Here is a list of brain healthy activities you can do to enhance brain function:
1.)Sleep at least 7 hours per night
2.)Exercise regularly-it improves circulation to the brain
3.)Spend more time reading instead of watching TV or on the computer
4.)Take good supplements to support brain function and neurotransmitter levels(multivitamins/fish oil)
5.)Cut caffeine and alcohol intake
6.)Meditate daily for 15 minutes
7.)Constantly learn new things.


You see the brain controls everything that goes on in the body and doesn't it make sense to start oat the source versus just treating the area that is affected.  One thing I've learned in my personal training career is where you feel the pain is many times not where the problem is. 

This blog post is too cover this broad topic so if this sounds good to you and you would like to learn more.

I strongly recommend the book "CHANGE YOUR BRAIN CHANGE YOUR BODY" by. Daniel Amen M.D.

It will provide you with some great practical information that can drastically change your life.  There are many ah ha moments in this book. Check it out.