Exercise and the Brain

The King of Male Hormones What men over 35 need to know about the king of male hormones. Testosterone There comes a time for men when we say to ourselves " I just dont feel like I use to" sound familiar? As we approach middle age we too go through some significant hormonal chemistry alterations just as women. Its not because we are getting old its because the relation of how we use to care for our mind- body as an adolescent or a young adult is getting old. It just doesnt serve us anymore in so many levels. Many hormonal scientific breakthroughs have occured in womens health. Why, one might ask? Women have pioneered research and exploration into these changes that occur for them during these times. Non more so than those that occur during their passage into menopause. Because in the doctor's office they will stand out, share, complain, make a scene by yelling, kicking and screaming while being escorted out by security until the doctor finds out whats wrong. Ok, ma

Honoring Your Plateaus There is a word in Sanskrit I came across today btw, Sanskrit is an ancient language from India considered to be the oldest language in the world being at least 6,000 years old. The word is ARAMBHASHURA its such an awesome word! It means a hero in the beginning. To put this into context a lot of us embark on something new like a meditation practice, an on-line course, a book, playing an instrument like a hero in the beginning that is. Now, back in those days, this was already a familiar concept of someone starting strong and kind of fading away tippy toeing through the back door as things became challenging. Yes, so it literally means hero in the beginning vs the end.  When we start something new & exciting a lot of us start off strong! We hear the trumpets of the Rocky theme playing in our head...we got this! right? But the moment the excitement deflates we sneak & vanish in the wind like a ninja. The basic idea is we first get excited! We&

Do You Really Know How to Select a Good Doctor? There are a lot of shitty doctors (no offense Dr. Dre) They're also some that are great. A good majority of western allopathic trained physicians think of health as the absence of illnesses. Adopting this mindset can have your lens in a very limiting model of what health in the truest sense of the definition really means . This blog post is not to bash western medicine, it's to provoke thought, identify the real problem so that we can make more intelligent decisions when it comes to choosing our primary Physician . I truly believe that 99% of allopathic physicians are trying their best and want to genuinely help patients heal.  I understand. However, let us be honest right now it's a freaking train wreck. From big pharma to the insurance companies, to an 'apple a day keeps the doctor away'? Well, maybe if you aim it well enough. NOTE; I am not a doctor or play one on the internet. When it

It is more common to know how we function biologically from the neck down more than the neck up. Even though body and mind are interconnected and depending on how one performs, it will determine how the other performs as well. When you feel overly stressed, anxious, have poor concentration, constant cravings, weight issues, or suboptimal performance thank your NT. When you have confidence, drive, motivation, focus, and the ability to handle what life throws at you thank your NT. Knowing how your neurotransmitters work and how they are responsible for the state you are in will give you an awareness on how to modulate them. There are over 100 Neurotransmitters mainly, there are 6 that play a huge role on how you perform, feel, and act. Serotonin plays a role in:                      Mood and behavior Appetite and a relationship with food Sleep  quality Sexual desire and function Low levels of Serotonin: Sleep issues Can't relax Wakes up at least twice a nig