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Ever feel like you can’t concentrate? Do you find yourself getting distracted when you need to buckle down on an important project? Is it the same for your kids? Do they have trouble getting through a book they’re reading? We’ve all been there. If you want to raise healthy Brain Warriors, you need to model…

New Year’s is a time for parties, celebrations…and resolutions. It’s the most common time of the year when I hear from people who want to change their habits and get healthy. If 2019 is the year you want to ditch your unhealthy ways and become a Warrior for your brain health, start with your pantry.…

In the fight for your health, your friends matter. Did you know that if you have a close friend who becomes obese, your chances of becoming obese jump by 57 percent? That’s according to a study that looked at people and their social networks over more than 30 years.   The same team of researchers—Nicholas…

Do you ever start a new project—whether it’s a big presentation at work, volunteer activities, or cleaning out the closets at home—and get so wrapped up in what you’re doing that you power through without taking a breather and without eating?   You might think a “warrior” mentality means attacking your to-do list without coming…

  Everybody dreads the possibility of developing dementia and memory loss. I’m not talking about forgetting where you placed your keys, blanking on the name of some actor in a movie you saw three years ago, or the occasional brain fart when you can’t remember what was on your grocery shopping list. I’m talking about…

  Professional athletes train physically for hours, but they spend almost as much time training mentally. If you’re an athlete, a speaker, or just looking to perform at your highest level possible, in whatever you’re trying to accomplish, then this meditation is for you. Click here for my One Page Miracle. Learn more about Barry…

  We live in a super busy and fast paced world which can leave us feeling ungrounded, especially at times when things get really hectic. Don’t let your anxiety get the better of you. Try this short and powerful grounding meditation – reduce anxiety and pain, increase focus, and feel better. Learn more about Barry…

  Teens in this crazy world have a difficult road to navigate. Bullying is everywhere and our teens need to be savvy in order to survive. Learn what your teen can do to stay focused and grounded. Try my free One Page Miracle to help with direction and focus. Train your brain with a personalized…

  We’ve all heard that meditation is great to help you relax and calm your mind – but did you know meditation can also help you sleep better, lessen anxiety and depression, help you focus, and increase your energy? Learn meditation basics and how to calm your mind so you CAN meditate … then take…

Have you created your vision for the New Year? Remember, purposeful people live longer and are happier. What can you do to make sure your New Year’s motivation remains high throughout the whole year? I want you to be successful, so here’s some simple tips. Click here for my One Page Miracle. Click here to…

Did you know 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned by the end of February? Are you wanting to lose weight? Or quit smoking? Learn how to successfully follow through with your resolutions by creating a vision. Click here for my gift of the One Page Miracle. Click here for more information about the Brain…

Take Dr. Daniel Amen’s free Brain Health Assessment to discover your Brain Type and your Brain Fit Score! You’ll get a personalized report, based on your brain type, with recommendations to better understand and improve your brain. We want to help you live a better, healthier and happier life. It only takes about 5 minutes,…

Tell your brain what you want … and your brain will help you match your behavior to get it! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD: One Page Miracle [pdf-embedder url=”https://tanaamen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/One-Page-Miracle.pdf” title=”One Page Miracle by Tana Amen BSN RN”]

Your brain controls everything you do and everything you are. It produces your every thought, action, memory, feeling and experience of the world. You need your brain for everything from deciding which article to read, to keeping your heart beating in the proper rhythm. Even though most of us know this, we are more concerned…

Warriors always have a strategy. If you leave your health to chance, especially during the holidays, you are setting yourself up to fail. Christmas is the most anticipated day of the year, but did you know that it is also the one day of the year that hospitals all over the country admit the most…

  Is there someone on your shopping list that has everything? Why not give the gift of health these holidays? Streamline your holiday shopping, with ideas for saving both time and money.

  Staying healthy through the holidays doesn’t have to be hard. Change your mindset. Tana Amen explains health tips so you can stay healthy and be a role model for your family over the holidays.

Every September, I’m bombarded with questions about healthy lunch ideas for kids. Let’s face it, the lunches provided by schools aren’t any better than most fast-food restaurants. Even calling them food is questionable. Then there are Lunchables – the Kraft created, pre-packed lunches that became all the rage in the 80’s and are still going…

As a kid who grew up in a chaotic environment, joy wasn’t a word I was familiar with. In fact, things got worse as I got older, and in my early 20’s, when I encountered significant health issues, I could tell you A LOT about depression, but nothing about joy. I don’t know what’s happening…

    How often have you said any of the statements below? “I CAN’T get sick before my trip!”“I CAN’T oversleep”“I’m NOT going to eat donuts tomorrow”“I’m NOT going to lose my temper with my kids” And how often have you done exactly what you said you weren’t going to do? You’re not alone! And…

Big wave surfer Mercedes Maidana suffered a severe brain injury while surfing. Her recovery story is compelling and encouraging for anyone who has a concussion or has a loved one suffering. After undergoing her long and difficult journey back to health, Mercedes is now living in Hawaii and running a retreat for women who want…

    Have you ever wondered why you spent so much time in school studying things you will never use again? The song Kodachrome by Paul Simon comes to mind … “When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school, it’s a wonder I can think at all”. Most schools don’t…

I thought I would use a real-life example of something that happened recently. As my client (let’s call her Sally) walked in, she started complaining. She said, “I’m frustrated. I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do. I’m eating perfectly, I’m exercising, and I’m still gaining weight.” Sally had lost almost 60 pounds and she gained…

  So you’ve decided to go vegan, or maybe you’re still considering it, and you want to know if you can really be healthy and feel good without eating meat or other animal products. Truthfully, we have no interest in the food fight.  The fact is there is research on both sides of that war.…

The proof is in! In a recent study, BMC Journal found that people who eat more plant foods, such as vegetables, fruits and lean proteins, including fish, have a lower incidence of depression. Those who consume more processed foods and sugar had a higher incidence of depression. This study shows that our brains respond to…

The truth about sugar is finally being revealed. Refined sugar, organic or not, has no redeeming value for your health unless you’re suffering the effects of extreme low blood sugar. Sugar has always been the enemy. Unfortunately, contrary to what popular marketing would have you believe, artificial sweeteners are actually worse for your health, if…

It has been nearly two months since we rang in the New Year. How are you doing with your New Year resolution? When you make a resolution, you are resolving to yourself to do something. It’s a promise, a commitment. Yet, nearly half of the people who make NY resolutions give them up before the…

Unfortunately, even highly trained Brain Warriors fall and get some bumps and bruises now and then. Having a plan to get up and get back on track quickly is essential to success. The journey will never be perfect. For those of you struggling to find your Brain Warrior mindset after the holidays, read about Angie’s…

You’re never too young or too old to become a Brain Warrior and optimize your health. Your brain controls everything you do and everything you are. It produces your every thought, action, memory, feeling and experience of the world. You need your brain for everything from deciding which article to read to keeping your heart…

The 26 weeks Daniel and I spent with our tribe in The Brain Warrior’s Way Live Class was such a rewarding experience for us. It’s no secret that we thrive on your stories of success. As a way to to be able to continue interacting with our tribe and offering support, we’ve created The Brain…

Weight loss is a perennially popular New Year’s Resolution, along with “exercise more” and “spend less money.” The sad fact is that most people don’t stick to those resolutions for more than a month and by the end of January, a third of those who have made resolutions will have a lapse. By July more…

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail, and the science proves it. People who plan ahead and visualize have far greater success than those who don’t. Olympic athletes do it, doctors do it, and even successful students do it.  It’s especially true for people on health programs, yet most do not do it.…

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, I want to share my recipes for our traditional holiday meal. My family and I refuse to feel deprived because we make the choice to eat healthy and feel energetic instead of overweight and foggy during the holidays. We want our focus to be where it should be: on gratitude and…

Today, there are more women in the workforce than ever before. While it seems unfair that women often still have to work harder than their male peers to get equal recognition and pay, it’s not as surprising when you hear one of the main reasons- family responsibility! There is not one society throughout history in…

Happy New Year everyone! Hopefully you’re off to a strong start with your goals and resolutions. Let’s make this year the best ever! While there are many great mentors you can learn from that can help you knock your goals out of the park, what if I told you that you are by far the…

High quality mentoring is the key to my own success, and I believe in sharing what I learn. Brad Davidson is one of my mentors in the area of exercise and metabolic training for the high performance individual. He’s more than a trainer. Brad helped me shift my training program from cancer recovery to high…

Many people eat more often when they are feeling lonely, depressed, frustrated, bored and mad than when they are truly hungry. In fact, some people can go years without ever feeling hungry because they eat constantly. Food is their best friend. So, I’m going to show you how you can dump that “friend,” and make…

Many people eat more often when feeling they are lonely, depressed, frustrated, bored and mad than when they are truly hungry. Some people can go years without ever feeling hungry because they eat constantly. Food is their best friend. So, in this week’s video, I’m going to show you how you can dump that "friend,"…