Why self-awareness? “I think, therefore I am,” said Descartes. Here are some questions: Who are we? Why are we here? What is the purpose of our lives? How many people are self-aware? What does being self-aware translate to? The two connections to our mind and body are: 1. Metacognition – being aware of our thoughts and […]
Category Archives: Nutrition & Lifestyle
Did you know that lifestyle factors have an impact on major diseases? Studies show that Lifestyle is the most powerful tool in preventing chronic diseases. Lifestyle factors, primarily not smoking, maintaining a healthy body weight (BMI 18.5–25), regular physical activity (at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week), healthy diet (e.g., Mediterranean-style, rich in […]
Aristotle’s view of the good life, or eudaimonia, is living virtuously in accordance with reason, fulfilling one’s potential through moral and intellectual excellence, and finding balance in all things. His principles are part of the Harvard Medical School’s Lifestyle and Wellness coaching program as well as the DreamBuilding® Life Transformation program. To live the good […]
Sleep involves a complex interplay of physiological processes that restore and regulate the body, orchestrated by the brain and influenced by hormones like melatonin. Below, I’ll outline the key body processes during sleep, the role of melatonin, and address whether organs are “updated” at specific times. Our Body Processes During Sleep Sleep is divided into […]