Brain Wash

It’s the little things—the food we choose to eat, the technology we use, the news we subscribe to, the media we consume, the relationships we choose to foster—that will determine whether our brains belong to us or to those who seek to hijack them

it doesn’t take much to improve our bonds with those we care about. Sometimes it’s as simple as picking up the phone.

Hunter-gatherers relied on one another to share knowledge and protection. But modern technology reduces our need to rely on others. Our environment is engineered to promote and provide self-sufficiency. However, our connections to other people turn out to have many important benefits besides keeping us informed and safe.

We’re so much more similar than we are different, despite what the media would have you believe. We have so much to gain and learn from one another.

Invisible threads are the strongest ties.

write a letter to yourself to describe the reasons why you want to transform your life, and read it aloud each morning and evening.

minimum of thirty minutes at least five days a week

best to avoid consuming anything but water in the three-hour period before bed.

The main problem with unfermented soy is phytic acid, which reduces absorption of nutrients such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and manganese. It also contains lectins, which may increase inflammation and the risk of developing food allergies. Fermentation reduces these issues. Ideally, choose products displaying the non-GMO label.

eat more single-ingredient, plant-based foods