Babies whose moms lived within a mile of crops treated with this pesticide were 60% more likely to develop Autism – Are you or your loved ones at risk?
Every day, we put our brains in harm’s way. We get too little sleep and seem to live in a near constant state of stress. Many of us participate in recreational or athletic activities that jolt and jar the brain. Even our daily commute has the potential for harm should we have an unexpected encounter […]
The 4 simple steps to building a resilient brain
By: Patrick K. Porter, PhD On September 14, 2018, from my brother’s home in Alabama, I watched the television in horror as Hurricane Florence dismantled my hometown of New Bern, North Carolina—the town I had grown to love. Once the storm had passed, and I saw the aftermath on the news, I wondered how we […]
New book, Saving Your Brain, unravels the mystery of the many chronic illnesses ravaging the American population today
If we could travel back in time to 1920, or even 1950, and ask anyone on the street, “What is Alzheimer’s?” probably 100 out of 100 would answer, “I don’t know.” Alzheimer’s disease was so rare in the first half of the 20th Century, in fact, that most of the family doctors of the time […]
Study of meditation and brain waves in Buddhist monks confounds Wisconsin researchers
Mingyur’s Study In September of 2002, a Tibetan monk by the name of Mingyur Rinpoche traveled from Kathmandu, Nepal to Madison, Wisconsin to let scientists study his brain while he meditated. The monk’s brainwaves were to be measured with a specially designed cap with 256 thin wire sensors applied to the scalp. Mingyur was asked […]
Duke University students and staff learn braintapping during the Duke Week of Wellness
Healthy Duke Duke University has long been considered among the top providers of healthcare in the country, and now they are striving to ensure the campus is among the healthiest organizations as well. To that end, they’ve launched the Healthy Duke initiative to engage students, faculty, and staff, in not only living healthier lives, but also realizing […]
Cancer Treatment Gets a Boost from Braintapping
Cancer. That single word strikes fear in the hearts of almost everyone. It ranks right up there with war, famine, and other diseases as a deadly horror. People ravaged by this disease are burdened with tension, depression, worry, and sleepless nights. Worse, the very stress associated with diagnosis and treatment can suppress the immune system […]
The Broken Escalator Phenomenon
You’re approaching an escalator. You step on, but it’s not moving. There’s a weird feeling in your body, as if you’re moving, even though you’re not, and it throws you off for a moment. What just happened? If you’ve ever wondered what causes that sensation, we have the answer for you. Every time you walk or ride on a moving escalator, your brain learns to expect that […]
