Are Your Brain and Body At Odds With Each Other?

Are Your Brain and Body At Odds With Each Other?

Sometimes your brain just won’t let you do it. You know the feeling? When logically you know you should do something but your brain and body are like … nope. It could be something as simple as getting out of bed when the alarm goes off instead of hitting...
This Thanksgiving … EAT THE FOOD!

This Thanksgiving … EAT THE FOOD!

This Thursday is Thanksgiving in the states and you’re about to get inundated with messages from your favorite fitness influencers (by the way, is there anything worse than the concept of influencers?) Before you jump on board with their “Thanksgiving...
Fear-Mongering in the Fitness Industry

Fear-Mongering in the Fitness Industry

I wrote about something a little while ago that was related to fear-mongering in the fitness industry. We all know it exists. Recently, I’ve become more aware of just how deeply rooted it is and how damaging it can be. You’ve got documentaries spouting...
Neurotransmitter Series Part 4: Glutamate

Neurotransmitter Series Part 4: Glutamate

Today we’re talking about glutamate! A fascinating neurotransmitter that plays a role in emotional amplification and memory.Those who have high levels of glutamate will experience intense emotions… when they’re happy they’re REALLY happy. When they’re sad,...
Neurotransmitter Series Part 3: Adrenaline

Neurotransmitter Series Part 3: Adrenaline

Neurotransmitter series part ? Today we are going to talk about the adrenaline neurotransmitter.We covered dopamine and noradrenaline in parts 1 & 2 so if you missed those, check out the blog to catch upThe adrenaline neurotransmitter is another excitatory...