This is exciting research which reveals that certain sounds (beat patterns) can improve brain function–no supplements or medication required! Read more here.
Brain and Nervous System Health
Depression and Aging
Research is showing that depression may be associated with accelerated aging in general. If you suspect that you are struggling with depression, schedule an appointment. There are many non-pharmaceutical treatments that can optimize both your mental health and outlook–as well as supporting your overall health! Click here.
Diet and Parkinson’s Disease
This is another article summarizing the benefit of including berries in your diet to help prevent Parkinson’s. They also found benefit with grapefruit consumption. In this research, benefits applied only to men. I still recommend a diet high in colorful fruits and vegetables–to your health!!
Anti-Oxidants for Brain Health
We certainly have a theme so far this month. This is yet another article summarizing the importance of anti-oxidants for brain health. I agree with their food recommendations, EXCEPT, the “chocolate” that is recommended should be high quality DARK chocolate (not a “Kiss” as depicted in the photo). Read more […]
Flavonoids to Prevent Parkinson’s Disease
Another research article is reporting the benefits of eating foods high in flavonoids–this time to reduce risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Foods included in their study are tea, apples, orange juice, red wine and berries. Regular consumption of berries had the greatest benefit for women; while men responded favorably to […]
Brain Games–to Improve Aging Brain Health
Research is confirming what we already knew about the benefit of “mentally stimulating activities”. Such games and activities seem to keep the brain sharper as we age. So, try some new games and puzzles; and read more here.
Arsenic in Food Supply
This is another article summarizing the risks of arsenic exposure with rice consumption. This includes baby formulas, putting infants at particular risk. Click here.
BPA in contact with Your Food
Please be aware that the movement to ban BPA in plastics that are used in food packaging was defeated. Put simply, foods that are packaged in plastic are likely exposed to BPA. BPA then leaches into the food and then to the body. BPA exposure has been implicated in reproductive […]
Headaches–and your diet
This is a great article which summarizes food choices which are common triggers for headaches, but also those which may reduce them. A trigger that they didn’t mention is gluten–so try elimination of gluten, too, if you struggle with headaches. Schedule an appointment if you have frequent headaches or headaches […]
Health Food for Easter!
There is more and more compelling evidence on the anti-inflammatory nature of cocoa. Dark chocolate and cocoa have been shown to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce weight, reduce migraines and TMJ, among other benefits!! So, this Easter, fill your baskets with dark chocolate–to […]
