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The Chemistry of Nutrition

The Chemistry of Nutrition There is a chemical component to everything that we do. Everything that happens in your body is dependent on your chemistry. Your chemistry is created by the food you eat. On the outside, babies look like they are simply moving around. But the balance of the chemistry is essential to make […]
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Why You Should Focus on Nutrition

Why You Should Focus on Nutrition At Connect My Brain, we practice a three-tiered approach: mechanical, chemical, brain. Nutrition is the chemical part. It is the proteins, carbs, and fats that all break down and become fuel for our bodies. All foods are not created equal. Where foods are grown, picked, and shipped plays a […]
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Neurofeedback and Depression

Neurofeedback and Depression Nowadays, more people than ever are battling depression. But there is still so much that we don’t know about it. One thing we do know is that since we are all a little different, there cannot be just one simple standard treatment for every client. The brain is wired over time. This […]
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Neurofeedback and Sleep

Neurofeedback and Sleep Sleep is one of the most healing things that we can do for our bodies and brains. Restorative sleep helps you rest from the day before and recharge for the day ahead. But when this type of deep sleep does not happen, it can lead to a whole host of health issues […]
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Neurofeedback and Anxiety

Neurofeedback and Anxiety Anxiety can be a natural response to the external environment. The problem comes when it starts to control us. When we get stuck in a pattern of anxiousness, the brain becomes hardwired for this anxiety. However, it can be fixed and become hardwired for optimal health. While there can be a genetic […]
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Neurofeedback and ADD/ADHD

Neurofeedback and ADD/ADHD Neurofeedback is a great option for children who are experiencing ADD and/or ADHD as it is a non-invasive therapy that is safe for all ages. Neurofeedback can also be used in conjunction with prescription medication and can help individuals slowly decrease their dosage (with a doctor’s guidance) over time. While medication can […]
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Heart Rate Variability

Heart Rate Variability You don’t need to be 100% stress free, but your brain and body do need to be able to handle the variances in that stress. To see how your body is managing stress, we need to take a look at heart rate variability. The autonomous nervous system handles all your automatic functions, […]
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What is Neurofeedback?

What is Neurofeedback? You are a feedback mechanism. Your brain and body work together to turn information from your external environment into reactions in your internal environment. But this balance can become dysregulated through chronic stress, and cause or intensify symptoms of issues such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. So when this happens, how do […]
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The Importance of Cholesterol

The Importance of Cholesterol Did you know that only 20% of your cholesterol comes from your food? Nowadays, there’s this belief that you need to constantly be lowering your cholesterol by improving your diet. But this is not done solely through food. High cholesterol is also caused by chronic stress. High cholesterol can clog your […]
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