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Jan 2025
34m 10s

Change Your Brain, Change Your Body – Pa...

Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
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If you want a better body, it starts by getting a better brain. Discover the secrets to enhanced physical health and mental well-being in the second episode of this two-part series. Dr. Amen and Tana dive into the “MINDS” risk factors behind mood struggles, focus problems, weight issues, diabetes, and other physical health issues. Revealing some of their own personal struggles, they guide you to simple solutions to brighten your moods, enhance mental clarity, and bolster physical well-being.

00:00 Intro

00:51 Brain Health Risk Factors

01:38 M is for Mindstorms/Mental Health

08:20 I is for Immunity/Infections

14:37 Sponsor

15:55 N is for Neurohormones

20:28 D is for Diabesity

25:09 S is for Sleep

26:36 The One Thing to Do

28:20 Supplementation

33:26 Wrap Up

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