Five Tips for Fixing Holiday Stress
For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of year. They thrive on the hustle and bustle, decorating the halls, baking the cookies and singing along with carols on the radio. They look forward to creating family memories and seeing the lights. For others, the holidays and the stress attached is overwhelming. They’d love to […]
Easy Summer Metabolism Boosts
Summer bathing suit season is upon us and if you’re like many people, you might have some feelings of anxiety associated with that. You had great intentions after the holiday season. You started that workout program with summer in mind, but life gets in the way and perhaps you haven’t had the time to make […]
The Hidden Danger in Vegetables?
Your mom said it. Your doctor says it. Everyone knows it. EAT YOUR VEGETABLES. It’s great advice. Vegetables contain fiber and nutrients our bodies need. They’re healthy right? Most of the time the answer is a resounding yes. Did you know, though, that sometimes vegetables can harm your health? As controversial as that sounds, it’s […]
Brain Fitness – Five Tips For A Healthy Brain
Your brain is the most important organ you have. It’s the control center that runs every other system in your body. If you don’t keep it fit and healthy, your entire body suffers. And, just like physical fitness, brain fitness has many benefits for all the systems in our bodies. We’re not talking about doing […]
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with BrainTap
Every year from September 15 to October 15 we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our culture. This observation was enacted by President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week and later expanded by President Reagan into the month-long celebration it is today. BrainTap believes America is made up […]
Dr. Porter Shares His Six Tips For Starting Your Day With Success
Mornings are tough for many of us. We hear the alarm. We groan. We roll over and wish we had a few more minutes to sleep in. What if I told you mornings are the best time to set your body and mind up for success? Your morning ritual can contribute to a day filled […]
Guided Sleep Meditations + 5 Ways Your Brain is Influenced by Sleep
When we go to bed, we are eager to rest and have our brains turn off… right? Actually, no. In reality, the brain is very much so on as we sleep. Even though we’re unconscious, our brains are incredibly hard at work. While there are many ways the brain is influenced by sleep, humans continue […]
8 Ways Stress Affects Skin And Our Top Three Tips for Beautiful Radiant Skin
The best way to get glowing skin will probably surprise you. Radiant skin can be affected by lack of sleep, diet and stress. In this article, you will learn how stress affects skin and our top three tips for beautiful skin, including what foods to eat for glowing skin, and how sleep affects your skin. […]
Have a Healthy Holiday – Our Top Ten Tips
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and with this year looking a little different for most of us, many are striving to make this holiday season as “normal” as possible. With that sense of normalcy, comes many traditional, and very enticing comfort foods that just wouldn’t make the holidays feel complete without them. You can enjoy […]
Top Five Tips for Dealing with Seasonal Depression and Stay Happy This Winter
The seasons are changing and often with that comes seasonal depression-fall is in full swing and winter is right around the corner. Did you know that your brain and body react to seasonal changes? With the shorter days and longer nights, some people suffer from seasonal depression referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – […]
