Think of the Possibilities
Have you ever considered how your thoughts affect your physical body? We all know that when we’re angry we can feel the effects of that anger physically. Our face becomes flushed. Our blood pressure rises. We may even feel chest pains. Conversely, when we’re happy, we generally feel better physically; our muscles relax, and we […]
Music the Timeless Medication
Music has long been used in many cultures for meditation and healing. Shamans used rhythms and chanting, and many times music, to help with relaxation and concentration. More recently, doctors are beginning to recognize music as a therapeutic tool to help with a variety of ailments, such as depression, blood pressure, and PTSD. Relaxing Music […]
Get Healthy Without Breaking A Sweat
Exercise your…brain? While many people have never heard of brainwave entrainment, it is a field of study that has over 75 years under its belt. In 1929 scientist Hans Berger discovered the Alpha brainwave. Not long after, researchers figured out that brainwaves could be strengthened using flickering lights. They called it Photic Driving. By 1942 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Stressed to Serene – Our Top Tips on How To Relieve Stress
If you were to evaluate your life and how you’re living would you say you’re stressed or serene? Stress relief is possible and in this post, we give you tips for stress management and the exact steps on how to relieve stress once and for all. Stress does not discriminate and comes in all shapes […]
To Reach Your Goals — Get Enthusiastic
Think of a time when you got really excited about something. Wasn’t your enthusiasm infectious? Didn’t it spill over to other people and stay with you for a while, leaving you feeling happy, calm, and centered? Enthusiasm tells your brain what’s important to you, causing your brain to try to recreate that feeling over and […]
Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life: How To Get A Growth Mindset
Do you have a dream? A goal you’d like to reach but you can’t quite seem to get there? Do you wonder what’s standing in your way? Chances are it’s your mindset. Read on for how to get a growth mindset and change your life! Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset In this age of distraction, […]
Our Five Steps to Gaining Clarity
Our lives are full of distractions. Distractions can cause confusion and doubt and leave us feeling uncertain about which direction to go in. Daily pressure makes it difficult to focus our thinking, but it’s not an impossible task. Imagine a life free of distractions and confusion, being able to concentrate with laser focus. Learning to […]
Causes of Brain Fog: What Causes Brain Fog in Your Head?
Brain fog is something we’ve all experienced at one point or another. Why does my head feel foggy? Occasionally, people may mistake a feeling of pressure in their head if their head feels light. That feeling of being foggy headed, a groggy, listless feeling usually results in: Poor memory and recall Inability to think clearly or […]
