By Daniel G. Amen, MD Many people know that food allergies can cause hives, itching, eczema, nausea, diarrhea, and in severe cases, shock or constriction of the airways, which can make it difficult to breathe and can be fatal. But can certain foods and food additives also cause emotional, behavioral, or learning problems? You bet. ...

By Mark Hyman, MD There might be something wrong with your inner tube, and it could be making you sick and fat. You may not even realize you have a problem … but if you have health concerns of any kind or you are overweight, your inner tube could be the root cause. Of course, ...

“I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart.” –John 14:27 “Serenity is the spiritual position of surrender and peace, marking our acceptance of reality. It represents our deep conviction of God’s sovereignty and His boundless love for us. When we are serene, our hearts are at peace in the knowledge ...

While on The Daniel Plan, the doctors and our Fitness Coach recommend regular exercise both individually and in a group or with a workout buddy. And walking is one of the ways to accomplish this. But it doesn’t have to be a boring trip around the block. Get outside. Enjoy the outdoors and take a ...

WEIGHT BEARING AND WEIGHT LIFTING EXERCISES By Tom Wilson Up to this point, much of The Daniel Plan has focused on exercise and diet as a means to increase your overall internal health, help you maintain a healthy body weight and prepare your body for activity through core work and stretching. Now it’s time to ...

By: Maggie Ward, MS, RD, LDN; Lizzy Maltzman, MS, RD; and Erica Kasuli, MS, RD It’s that time of year again, where our mind shifts into summer gear. Is summer a bitter sweet time of year for you? On one hand you are looking forward to a slower lifestyle, more time outside, and picnics with ...

By Daniel G. Amen, MD There is no shortage of research on the effects of exercise on fat loss. Decades of scientific evidence has found that exercise, when combined with a healthy eating plan, can help you lose the blubber and keep it off. Of course, exercise burns calories, which is one of the keys ...

Excerpt from “Lose It for Life Devotional,” by Stephen Arterburn, M.Ed “He is not far from each one of us. For in him we live and move and have our being.” –Acts 17:27B-28 Some days it seems as though God is far away, watching us struggle from a distance. We know He created the whole universe, ...

New Year’s Resolutions tend to fade about now, so here are Dr. Daniel Amen’s tips for maintaining your motivation! Don’t give up or give in to previous habits. Keep the course. Your body, health, friends and family with thank you for it. Plus, you will be honoring God by keeping your temple holy.

Cravings can be the culprit that derails your good intentions to stick with a brain healthy program. Here are 9 simple changes you can make to your daily habits to get better control of your cravings. 1. Keep your blood sugar balanced. Low blood sugar levels are associated with lower overall brain activity, including lower ...