I like to illustrate the sympathetic nervous system by yelling “FIRE” before coming in to teach my physiology students. Yes, indeed, in a one-word definition the sympathetic division yells, “FIRE!” The sympathetic nervous system operates in emergencies—which happens...
Do you wake up on an installment plan? Do you really not surface until you have another coffee break? Are you out-of-sorts? Downright grumpy? You can improve your mood by changing the foods you eat. How? 1. Plant foods to the rescue! Enjoy a plant-based diet,...
Stress is a serious problem that affects the health of most Americans. Many things cause stress including overweight, overeating, overwork, noise, and being burdened by any kind of emotional or mental problem. Mental problems unrelieved by physical exercise are a...
