• 🌟[TT] HIIP kite flying: Brain-Boosting Play Activities That Don’t Feel Like Exercise 🪁🧠

    Recently, I decided to introduce my nieces to kite flying! When I was growing up in Malaysia, my father used to take us kite flying on weekends. My memory was of fun-filled times (and sometimes trying to dodge the lightning when a tropical storm unexpectedly descends!). I was convinced that decades later I could still…


  • 🌟[TT] What’s Your Choice? Your Brain Thrives When You Choose to Recharge With Intention🧠

    During a recent family “staycation” for the school half-term break, I am reminded about the importance of carving out time – time to re-charge, time to re-connect. I can recommend London’s Science Museum (the Wonderlab is fun for kids) and walking to Hyde Park afterwards! This made me reflect on how these moments are precious.…


  • 🌟[TT] Brain Benefits of Magnesium 🧠

    I just spent last weekend putting the final touches on my new book, “Magnesium: Restore and Revitalize Your Brain and Body”🎉 I’ve been working on this book for almost 2 years, although my deep dive into magnesium started more than a decade ago – in my typical way when I encounter a topic of interest!…


  • 🌟[TT] Spring Forward 🧠

    Did you feel the impact of the clock change this past weekend? That lost hour when we “spring forward” can be surprisingly disruptive! A few people have mentioned feeling unusually foggy and tired since Sunday. When I asked about the clock change, they’re eyes widened with recognition – that missing hour of sleep was affecting…


  • 🌟[TT] What Matters Most 🧠

    Last week, I mentioned being at the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) conference in Arizona. What I didn’t plan for was the adventure getting home! After the conference finished, I stayed an extra day to deliver the online mindfulness intervention for my research study participants. The next morning, I woke to alerts that Heathrow airport…


  • 🌟[TT] brain 🧠 networks

    Greetings from Arizona! I’m currently at the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) meeting. I love the opportunity to connect and collaborate with friends and colleagues at such meetings. And yay for this joyful moment at another recent meeting, when a friend and colleague came up to me to say, “I love your Mindful Cup of…


  • 🌟[TT]: Learning for Joy! 🧠 📚

    On a recent call with my mother, I couldn’t help but smile at her enthusiasm as she described her new reflexology class. In her golden years (I am not allowed to mention her age😂), she is actively engaged in learning and loves to share her new knowledge! I love learning, too – whether it is…


  • 🌟[TT] Balance Your BRA(i)NS® 🧠

    During a recent podcast interview, I was asked about my BRA(i)NS® Method – a comprehensive approach to support optimal brain health. The interviewer was interested in my concepts of balancing the Autonomic Nervous System. Drawing from my background in clinical neurology, mindfulness, yoga, and hypnotherapy, I shared how these different approaches create a powerful synergy…


  • [TT] Energized! ⚡🧠

    In my recent clinic consultation, I was guiding a lady to improve her metabolic health to address her neurological condition. She expressed frustration about her inability to “lose weight” despite trying “everything” First we discussed other health metrics beyond the number on the scale. We discovered subtle signs – brain fog, afternoon energy crashes, and…


  • 🌟[TT] Breaking Barriers 🧠

    During a recent mindfulness group session, participants shared how amazed they were by the profound benefits of mindfulness practices on their neurological symptoms and overall wellbeing. Many had been skeptical at first about how such a simple practice could make such a difference. This reminded me of a fascinating story about how Roger Bannister changed…