I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with severe autoimmune disease. If you know anything about autoimmune, you know that inflammation is usually a key culprit in causing the disease. You also understand that autoimmune can come with various symptoms, including gastrointestinal problems and brain fog. But, it is becoming increasingly apparent that gut…

This summer I spent a little time at the beach with my family.  As I sat back watching the ocean, I spent some time thinking about sound.  Sound is an important component to the BrainTap experience, but I’m sure many of you are wondering if sound really helps you relax and heal.  We know some…

Summer is here.  The kids are out of school.  As we near the beginning of a new school year, parents may worry that the lack of structure during the summer may have caused their kids to forget what they learned the previous year.  We call that the summer brain drain.  Science shows there is some…

When it comes to good health, how you breathe may not be the first thing that comes to mind.  Practicing deep breathing exercises is one of the best ways to calm an excited nervous system or help us prepare for a great night’s sleep. It’s also an excellent brain fitness workout. We’re all concerned about…

Do you have a favorite song? One of those songs that as soon as you hear it, you have an immediate reaction. Your heart gets happy. You smile,  Your toes might start tapping.  You may even sing along. You remember who you were with and what you were doing when you heard it for the…

Imagine if your brain worked like a gear shift in your car. What would happen to the engine if that gear shift was stuck in second gear? You’d eventually crash or burn your motor out. That’s what happens to our brains when we are stuck in fight or flight mode due to stress.  Without being…

We live in a world of constant distraction. Phones, computers, televisions, radios—they all serve to distract our minds from being fully present in the moment. It can be challenging to pay attention to conversations or focus on the task at hand. Learning to live in the now with clarity and focus can help you accomplish…