Category: Brain Health
Psychobiotics, the Vagus Nerve, and the Gut-Brain Connection
Interest in gut–brain health has surged in recent years, and for good reason. We now understand that digestion, mood, immunity, and even pain percepti [...]
Gut-Brain Axis and the Impact of Functional Nursing
In holistic and functional nursing, the gut is no longer viewed as a passive digestive tract. The gastrointestinal system is a living biosphere housin [...]
Yogic Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are one of the most prevalent mental health conditions, affecting a third of the U.S. population. They impact social, occupational, [...]
Supercharge Your New Year’s Resolution Success with Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Why do some New Year’s resolutions stick while others fall flat within a few days or weeks? Motivation and resistance to change play significant roles [...]
The Brain Boost Blueprint: Synergistic Strategies for Sharper Thinking and Memory
Brain fog, forgetfulness, and cognitive decline are becoming increasingly common, so taking proactive steps to support brain health is more critical t [...]
Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Brain Health
Your brain is the command center of your body, influencing everything from memory and focus to mood and overall well-being. But stress, environmental [...]
Think Sharper, Live Longer: Brain-Boosting Secrets You Need to Know
In a world that often glorifies hustle and productivity, we sometimes forget that true longevity isn’t just about living longer—it’s about living well [...]
Hormones and the Brain: Bridging the Mind-Body Connection
Naturopathic medicine has come a long wayin the last three decades. It is now referred to as a complementary, not alternative, medicine, as naturopath [...]
5 Naturopathic Strategies to Longevity and Cognitive Vitality
Aging is a natural process, but how we age is largely influenced by our diet, lifestyle, and daily habits. Research shows that cognitive decline, chro [...]
Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain: How Gut Health Impacts Your Mental Health
Your gut and brain are more connected than you might think. Research continues to uncover critical links between gut health and brain function, often [...]
Personalized Brain Training: A Key to Longevity and Cognitive Health
The older we get, the more we might notice ourselves having certan moments - we forget where we put our keys or our phone or word or name recall seems [...]
Fueling the Mind: The Connection Between Nutrition and Brain Health
The food we consume plays a vital role in optimal brain health. Just as our bodies rely on a balanced diet, our brains require specific nutrients to f [...]
Can Increasing the Energy in Your Brain Really Help You Heal?
Decades of research reveal that when you have an energy deficit in the brain, dysfunction and damage result. A newly published study from Stanford Uni [...]
Inflammation Affects Your Brain – Can You Reverse It?
Do you feel unease about situations that didn’t bother you in the past? Maybe about a presentation, or meeting moms at your kids’ school functions. Do [...]
Touchpoints 180™: Ketosis for Mental Health
“I don’t want medication.” Sound familiar?
Sometimes, you or someone you love has developed symptoms that seem to stack up, such as anxiety, depress [...]
A Holistic Approach to Longevity and Brain Health
Raise your hand if you want to live as well as possible for as long as possible! We all do here at Imagine Float. Our quest for longevity, which inclu [...]
Exercise for Dementia Prevention
In working with a number of patients concerned about optimizing brain health in the hopes of reducing their cognitive decline, I let them know that an [...]
The Brain-Mouth Connection: 6 Systemic Implications
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!
Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about our mouths. In this article, we will cover systemic implications o [...]
The Real Impact of Menopause on Women’s Brains
Menopause makes women’s brains different from men’s brains. Notice that I did not say that a female brain is different from a male brain—there is no g [...]
Challenging Minds – Think Outside the Box
Challenging Minds originated as a group behavioral health practice in Torrington, CT. Over the first two years, the practice added clinical providers [...]
Improving Memory Function Safely and Naturally
Many people are worried that they might be losing their memory, or losing the ability to form new memories. Of course, neurogenerative diseases, such [...]
Tools to Optimize the Brain and Enhance Memory
As we age, brain health and memory become a major concern for many of us. The good news is, there are many things we can do to help keep our brain vit [...]
10 Steps to a Healthier and Youthful Brain
Understanding brain health is more important than ever these days. It is estimated that at least 5 million people have dementia in the United States; [...]
10 Steps to a Healthier and Youthful Brain
Brain health is an important topic these days. It is estimated that at least 5 million people have dementia in the United States; worldwide, it is clo [...]