Understanding How to Reprogram Your Brain

Our brains are so easily programmed by some things (they were probably designed that way) and other things are much more of a fight to program into our thinking. Part of what we do at Abundant Strength is help you understand what better health means, what changes to make towards that better health, and teach you how to use your strength to make those changes.

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Brain Drugs: Working with Our Brain for Our Health

Serotonin and Dopamine play important roles in our brain. These chemicals can make it hard to make wise eating choices. Understanding how serotonin and dopamine work can do wonders for creating a healthy lifestyle. Especially when trying to lose weight.

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SLEEP: MISSING THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Getting good sleep gets harder and harder to do as we age. Unmet sleep needs of the elderly elevate their risk of many mental and physical disorders. Getting a good night's sleep is one of the best things we can do for our health, physically and mentally.

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