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 […]
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 […]
Mindfulness for You: 5 Benefits of Meditation
We are living in a time of constant stress and trauma. Our lives are filled with constant notifications and stress triggers, which is why prioritizing mindfulness is crucial for our health. One way to increase mindfulness in your life is through meditation. Combat Stress with Mindfulness Before we get into the benefits of meditation, we […]
Self-Care and Valentine’s Day: 7 Ways to Love Yourself
For some, Valentine’s Day is a triggering holiday. With all the talk of romance and relationships, it can be easy to write off the day completely. Whether you are single or in a relationship, this holiday can be a day of self-love and self-care. Self-Care and Valentine’s Day: Why It’s About More Than Romance How […]
Meditation for Beginners: How To Meditate, Even If You’ve Never Done It Before
Meditation for Beginners If you’re needing more zen in your life, perhaps it’s time you try meditation. In this beginners guide to meditation, you will learn what meditation is, different types of meditation, and how to meditate, even if you’ve never done it before. Whether you’re looking for mindfulness techniques, daily meditation, or even just […]
The Top Four Mindfulness Techniques for Pain Relief
According to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies one in three people suffer chronic pain, which is defined as having pain that persists without acute injury. It can make actively participating in a meaningful life a struggle and affects: Job performance Sleep quality Sleep quantity Relationships Mobility Until recently, the most common solution […]
Need a Boost? Top Ten Tips for Gaining Energy
From time to time we all feel that mid-afternoon slump. Or we wake up more tired than when we went to bed. Sometimes we just don’t have enough energy to get through the day. Most of the time that feeling can be attributed to our lifestyle choices, habits or routines. We may be over-tired, over-worked […]
15 Surprising Ways Music Benefits our Health
“One good thing about music, is when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Bob Marley There is nothing like hearing your favorite song come on the radio. You immediately turn the volume up, probably start singing, and your mind immediately goes to the memories this song invokes. Or the feeling when you see your […]
