Where does the Sensation of Motivation Come From?
Razi Berry Our motivation to put effort for achieving a goal is controlled by a reward system wired in the brain. However, many neuropathological conditions impair the reward system, diminishing the will to work. Recently, scientists in Japan experimentally manipulated the reward system network of monkeys and studied their behavior. They deciphered a few critical […]
Failed New Year Resolution? You’re in Good Company
Razi Berry New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that despite having the best intentions, most people give up on their New Year resolutions within the first month. The study also revealed that approximately half the people surveyed had the same, or nearly the same, resolution as in the previous year, and more than […]
Action Steps to Be Happier in the New Year!
Razi Berry So you want to look trimmer, be smarter, and successful next year? You strive to exercise and call your friends more, and spend less? You are not alone. New Year’s resolutions are as ubiquitous as they are difficult to keep. Does it even make sense to set such lofty goals for the new […]
Couples Influence Goals of One Another
Razi Berry Over the long-term, what one partner in a two-person relationship wishes to avoid, so too does the other partner — and what one wants to achieve, so does the other. These effects can be observed regardless of gender, age and length of the relationship, as researchers from the University of Basel report in […]
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Razi Berry About this time many of the New Year’s resolutions we’ve made are beginning to cause us immense shame and guilt, as they become more difficult to adhere to and we begin to throw them out with the rotten yam casserole. Psychology of shame and guilt It’s this psychology of shame and guilt that […]
Healthy Ways to Handle S.A.D and Loss During the Holidays
Dr. Rosia Parrish, ND Each year, I get excited about the lighting of the Flagstaff star on Veterans Day here in Boulder, Colorado because this event begins the holiday season, for me. With a growing practice, and a toddler, I am extra busy this time of year. How do you feel about the holidays this […]
Intentions and Goals for the New Year- Moving Toward Thriving in 2018: Part II
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND Let’s Look at Ways That Positive Transformation Can be a Sustainable Experience In Part I, I reviewed the ineffectiveness of making a resolution that is based on deprivation versus thriving for one’s highest potential. I discussed the difference between wanting to be healthy as a means to be a more fulfilled […]
Intentions and Goals for the New Year- Moving Toward Thriving in 2018: Part I
Dr Sarah LoBisco, ND What Are Your Intentions? With the start of the New Year, many are contemplating the events from 2017 and making intentions for improving the year ahead. Although “losing weight” is still a favorite goal for starting “afresh”, many surveys of the population are finding what holds the top spots for 2018 […]
The Secret to Achieving Your New Years Resolutions
Dr. Olisa Mak, Naturopathic Physician I hope that it’s your best year yet. This time of the year is always full of excitement, hope, motivation, and optimism. We’re excited to see how the new year will unfold, to see what surprises might come our way. We’re excited about new beginnings and opportunities. We’re motivated to […]
Cultivate Your Team, Transform Your Health
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP @zendoctor Our knowledge base regarding health and wellness is increasing considerably. We are becoming smarter every day through our exposure to health information on websites like this, from television, on blogs, from our naturopathic and integrative doctors, through YouTube videos, Facebook and Twitter posts, and on and on and on. […]