Yesterday was an exhilarating day for me. I met someone I have followed and listened to for the longest time, Professor Moran Cerf. One of the most important conversations we had was about memory. How to change it more specifically. I will do my best to explain what he taught
We all love shiny objects. Humans, that is. But have you ever wondered why? How or why did the term "all that glitters is gold" come to be? The surprising truth is that it came from our quest for water. Yes water. Let me explain. Historically, to survive,
If I asked you who you were, you would probably answer using the category of profession. I am an engineer, politician, or entrepreneur, you might say. If I pushed harder, you might speak of roles. I am a dad and a wife. If I still pushed harder, you might talk
Neurons that fire, wire! This could easily be one of the most powerful sentences you have ever heard about your mind, body, and life. So what does it mean when they say that your neurons wire when they fire? The story goes back to neurologist Donald Hebb, who first used
Bounce! I keep telling everyone I meet to make small, incremental changes to their lifestyle. Otherwise, you will bounce back and go back to where you started. Yet, despite all this advice, I find myself in the same position. Every few years, driven by a goal, I push myself to
Millions of people around the world have become habituated to falling asleep in front of the television. The proverbial man in the rocking chair asleep while watching. Do you use your television to fall asleep? What you watch will affect the thoughts in your head. Your sleep is the time
Your gut is full of microbiota of bacteria. Both good and bad. So, how does the microbiota control and regulate its own immune defense? To understand this, we need to understand the environment in your digestive tract. Your stomach is a hostile place with a pH of 2-4. This makes
I had a fascinating conversation with a friend who is setting up a community village in Maharastra. As part of this thinking about what and how, he spoke about seen and unseen structures in our lives. The seen are things like houses, roads, and perhaps even the atmosphere around us.
Allostosis is a term you may not have heard about. However, it affects one of the most basic principles on which your body functions, so tune in. I have spoken extensively about homeostasis. Homeostasis is the need of the human body to always be in balance. Balance in this case
Time-restricted eating or intermittent fasting is the rage. Everyone I meet tells me that they are doing it. So much so that my authenticity as someone who works in health and wellness becomes suspect if I ask them why. Why? What do you mean by why? Everyone is fasting. Even
Shoes! What kind do you wear? If this is not a subject you have given much attention to, now may be a good time. I recently bought a pair of flat shoes that did not have cushioning or arch support. It also had a wide front with an opening for
Cheese or something like it. If you follow the news, you must have heard about the keruffle about the cheese in the burger. Or what looked like cheese? One of the best-kept secrets in the food industry are products labeled with ingredients. Whole wheat, multi-grain, real juice, or the goodness