Now that you know why your body responds the way it does, what should you do about it?

As evolved humans, our prefrontal cortex can override the limbic, primitive responses, when we intentionally use it for that purpose. One of the primary ways to do this is to attach positive emotions to the...

Have you ever eaten more than you planned or wanted to?

We all have! It's our primitive brain taking control of our body as it attempts to ensure that we will be safe and survive in our environment.

In this video, learn more from Dr. Thoma about why our primitive brain wants us to overeat and...

The primitive brain, known as the limbic system function is to keep you safe and help you reproduce.

This part of your brain works automatically to respond in any situation that threatens your safety, or the safety of your potential offspring. While this was good in the caveman days, it's not so...

Have you ever wondered why you do things you don't want to do?

Whether it's eating too much, responding negatively under stress, or staying on the couch when you should be exercising, your primitive brain instinctually works to keep you safe.

When we were cavemen, or cavewomen, this was good...