In the United States today, stress is one of the leading causes of mental health issues and symptoms. In fact, The American Institute of Stress reports that 73% of people experience psychological symptoms as a result of stress and 77% of people even experience physical symptoms. The top causes of stress include work-related pressure, financial issues, illnesses and health-related problems, relationship troubles (friends, family, significant others), nutritional deficiencies, the overuse of media (television, social media, internet, etc), and lack of sufficient sleep. With all of these reasons in mind, it is no surprise that 48% of people report that stress has negatively impacted both their personal and professional lives. In order to maintain mental health and wellness, stress management is absolutely essential in the modern world. Read this list of five natural and healthy ways to combat stress in daily life.

Due to the current pandemic, many people are experiencing fear and anxiety as we try to adapt and navigate through these unprecedented times. Most people have had to completely shift their way of life in effort to protect themselves and their communities. With a drastic change in routine, it’s understandable that one may experience heightened anxiety and/or depression while staying home. However, there are some steps of self-care that can help you feel calmer, happier, and more normal.  

Over the course of a person’s life, as the body begins to age, so does the brain. Although this is the natural progression of life, there are a variety of ways to keep the brain healthy. One of the most important ways to care for the brain is to focus on good nutrition. Although it only weighs about three pounds, the brain uses 20% of the calories eaten each day. There are a variety of foods that have been proven to fight brain aging, including these 10 foods!

The field of neurofeedback today owes much of its preliminary research and findings to Dr. Barry Sterman for his work creating and establishing clinical applications for neurofeedback. After earning a Ph.D. in Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of California Los Angeles in 1963, Dr. Sterman began his research, which ultimately led to the discovery of an effective treatment for a variety of neurological conditions.

During the holiday season, many people experience weight gain due to overeating. Avoid this by following these five ways to avoid overeating this holiday season, written by Advanced Neurotherapy's very own health coach Shayna Strickland!