A recent report states that the incidence of anti-depressant-induced liver damage is higher than realized. If you have been on anti-depressant medication, ask your doctor to check your liver enzymes (ALT and AST). If they are elevated, discuss options for changing or discontinuation of the medication. Please know that there […]
Brain and Nervous System Health
It’s the Sugar . . .
Food cravings? Research is revealing it’s the sugar content more than the fat content of foods. This is both a addictive response as well as a satiety response. Fats tend to cause a sense of “fullness”. Sugar tends to cause elevations then crashes of blood sugar–then the desire (“need”) for […]
Avoid BPA
We’ve heard more and more frequently about the dangers of BPA. Hormone disruption is high on the list–and researchers are finding that the changes can be hereditary. In other words, changes in a mother may cause changes in her babies! So, please avoid plastics, use electronic receipts, avoid canned foods, […]
ADHD Diagnosis and Prescriptions
This is a halting article on the impact of marketing of pharmaceuticals–specifically ADHD medications in this case. While I’ve seen patients respond quite favorably to the medications, diet and lifestyle typically allow management in most cases without the use of pharmaceuticals. If you’re concerned about ADD/ADHD for yourself or your […]
Essential Fatty Acids For Brain Health!
Research has shown that supplemental essential fatty acids (think cod liver oil) do indeed pass into the brain and reduce inflammation. Good news for those with Alzheimer’s as well as for overall brain health. Take your cod liver oil. Two companies I like include Nordic Naturals and Carlson. To your […]
Food and Mood
You know that you know this . . . food affects our mood. This is an interesting article that gets into more detail. Eat calm and happy!
Lavender May Improve Sleep Quality
For those suffering from dementia, lavender aromatherapy has been shown to improve sleep quality. Be sure to use a quality essential oil and NOT a perfumed oil. Nighty-night!
Know the Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis
Early signs of multiple sclerosis includes such symptoms as vision changes, numbness and tingling, clumsiness or imbalance, and heat intolerance. The attached article explains this in more detail. If you notice these symptoms, call for an appointment to assess and start treatment. In the meantime, stop eating gluten and reduce […]
Show Tunes May Fend Off Dementia
How great is this?! Singing along with show tunes may reduce your risk of dementia!! Read more here . . . and sing along!!
Jump Start Your Baby’s Health–Exercise During Pregnancy!
We know that exercise helps not only our bodies but our mind as well. Apparently, the same is true for our babies while we’re pregnant. Please talk to your OB, ND OB (yes, there are naturopathic obstetricians!), or midwife to determine a safe exercise program for you! And read more […]
