Do you have weight loss and fitness goals (OK, who doesn’t??!)? Does you get tempted to give up (OK, who doesn’t??!)? Well, read this article and see if it encourages you. Every bite counts (those that you take and those that you limit). Every step of exercise counts, too. Let’s […]
Brain and Nervous System Health
“Move It” . . . for Your Brain!
There have been a number of articles lately that have reported the benefit of exercise on the brain. This article reports the opposite as well: if we don’t exercise, not only do our muscles diminish, but our brain mass does, too. So, get up from your computer and get moving! […]
For Better Sleep?? . . .
Did you know that toxins from your mattress may be adversely impacting your health? The chemicals may cause everything from insomnia, to rashes, to numbness and tingling sensations, and more. If you have chemical sensitivities, you may benefit from a mattress made from natural fibers. Fortunately, in Portland, OR, we […]
Autoimmune Disease Rates–Higher than you may realize
I attended a very informative seminar this weekend and will be sharing information over the next few weeks. One aspect that really got my attention are the high rates of autoimmune disease: one out of every 20 men and one out of every 12 women have been diagnosed with an […]
Sleep–For Your Brain!
Sleep is a time of repair and growth, so it is no surprise that sleep also helps your brain repair. If you struggle with insomnia, PLEASE seek help. Read more here.
Babies Learn Language in Utero
This is fascinating although not overly surprising–your baby, while in utero, starts to learn language skills. So, keep talking to your baby, and sing and read, too! Read more here.
DHA for ADHD
How’s that for a bunch of letters?! But we do know that the omega-3 essential fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (abbreviated DHA) has an affinity for the brain and often helps reduce the symptoms of ADHD, ADD, and more. Please read more here.
Allergies and Asthma Linked with ADHD
This is something that I’ve seen clinically for years–those with ADHD usually have some sort of intolerance or allergy and hence also conditions such as asthma, eczema, digestive complaints, etc. Identification and elimination of food allergies and food intolerances dramatically improves these conditions in most cases. Click here for recent […]
Sleep is Critical For Brain Health
This is a great article summarizing recent findings that lack of sleep adversely impacts the ability of our neurons (brain cells) to repair themselves. If you struggle with insomnia, please call for an appointment to try and assess the underlying cause and restore healthful sleep!
High Blood Sugar is Linked to Dementia
Sugar is notorious for its inflammatory effects. Period. And inflammation impacts every part of our bodies, including the brain. Optimal blood sugar control is key to optimizing health. And reducing intake of processed and refined sugars is important. Diet, exercise, and sleep can help–include whole foods, exercise at least 30 […]
