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Dutch Thomson
Oct 10, 20243 min read
My Journey with Chronic Pain and Brain-Based Therapy
Today's blog is from my friend and colleague, Christa Rosenkranz, LMT. Similar to me, Christa had chronic pain for years before...
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Dutch Thomson
Sep 26, 20242 min read
Stoicism
As we explore strategies for enhancing brain performance, it's valuable to delve into ancient philosophies that offer timeless wisdom....
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Dutch Thomson
Aug 28, 20242 min read
Great Distractions
My friend, David, has a unique approach to productivity. While it might sound counterintuitive, his "distractions" are actually quite...
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Dutch Thomson
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Who is in charge in your head? Your monkey or CEO?
If you want to overcome distractions and have a better performing brain, it is important to understand some basics about how the brain...
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Dutch Thomson
Jul 18, 20242 min read
Unlock Your Brain's Potential: Are You Operating at Peak Performance?
Your greatest power is your brain. When functioning at peak performance, it’s clear, focused, and unstoppable. In this state, we are...
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Dutch Thomson
Jun 17, 20241 min read
Elevating Your Inner CEO
We all have a CEO within us – our frontal lobe! This part of the brain is the powerhouse for focused attention, allowing us to learn,...
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Dutch Thomson
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Chair Use Disorder
Chair use disorder…a leading cause of death??? So says this article on BBC news today. Of course this is not really a surprise. This is...
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Dutch Thomson
May 30, 20241 min read
Vision Strikes the Eyes and Explodes in the Brain
The picture above is from David Van Essen's research. It is a diagram of the visual "circuitry" in the brains of macaque monkeys. The...
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Dutch Thomson
May 27, 20241 min read
The Tell-Tale Brain
I cannot recommend this book highly enough! The Tell-Tale Brain by V.S. Ramachandran is a fascinating exploration of the mysteries of the...
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Dutch Thomson
Apr 20, 20242 min read
My Knee Hurts! No Wait...What?
Our bodies are breaking more easily than they should. They are staying broken longer than they should. Something is off. Shouldn't we...
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Dutch Thomson
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Paradox
“…grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change… courage to change the things I can…” - Reinhold Niebuhr There are...
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Dutch Thomson
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Canaries in a Coal Mine
From 1911 to 1986, canaries were used in coal mines to detect dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. The phrase "canary in a coal mine" has...
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Dutch Thomson
Dec 20, 20222 min read
So as...
The psoas is one of the more peculiar human muscles and one of the most problematic. This muscle does so many things! It helps with...
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Dutch Thomson
Jun 8, 20201 min read
Game Changers, Episode 11
Guest: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor Tuesday, June 9 @ 10:00 AM Mountain Time @ https://youtu.be/2zz8LNvY1Zo Dr. Taylor is a Harvard-trained and...
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Dutch Thomson
Jun 2, 20201 min read
Game Changers, Episode 10
Guest: Dr, Rohini Kanniganti ***Rescheduled*** Monday, June 15, 5:30 PM Mountain Time @ https://youtu.be/mxfxJfnUbZY Dr, Kanniganti is a...
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Dutch Thomson
May 26, 20201 min read
Game Changers, Episode 9
Game Changers, Episode 9 Guest: Greg DeMichele Wednesday, May 27 @ 1:00 PM Mountain Time https://youtu.be/RO7K98Er3wg Greg DeMichele is a...
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Dutch Thomson
May 17, 20201 min read
Game Changers, Episode 8
Guest: James R. Doty, MD Monday, May 18 @ 10:00 AM Mountain Time https://youtu.be/wGY6eBd_LXg Dr. Doty is a clinical professor in the...
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Dutch Thomson
May 16, 20205 min read
Stay
Stay seated Stay in line Stay quiet Stay put Stay back Stay still Stay down Stay here Stay inside Stay away Stay home The order to stay...
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Dutch Thomson
May 6, 20201 min read
Game Changers, Episode 6
Game Changers, Episode 6 Guest Game Changer: Ray Peat Thursday, May 7, 1:30 PM Mountain Time @ https://youtu.be/i5j5lLKaHic This week I...
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Dutch Thomson
Apr 29, 20204 min read
Winning
We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it not as dreadful as it...
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