While Vitamin A has long been used as supportive therapy for those with retinitis pigmentosa, the addition of omega-3 fatty acids has now been shown to be beneficial. Just another reason to include high quality fish oils in our diets and/or supplements. Click here.
Brain and Nervous System Health
Tips for Brain Health
Some great ideas are summarized in this link. I agree with all except one: saturated fats are only “criminal” if they are from unhealthy sources. Butter from exclusively grass-fed cows can be an important part of our diets. Organic coconut oil is another source of healthy saturated fats. Do avoid […]
Salt in Foods
This is a long post so I’m starting with the good news and bottom line: eat whole foods from local farmers; avoid grains; eat LOTS of veggies; include fruits and nuts. Here’s the bad news: In a new CDC report, breads have been found to be a larger source of […]
Great summary on the benefits of Vit. D
This is a great article which summarizes the impact of Vitamin D on your health. Please note that Vitamin D levels should be monitored by bloodwork. Make your appointment today to see if you might benefit from Vitamin D supplementation. Read more here.
Rice Consumption Linked with Arsenic
Please read the attached article implicating rice consumption with arsenic exposure. This is particularly interesting to me as I’ve had patients with elevated levels of arsenic but no known sources of exposure. Those on gluten-free diets should also be especially careful as many gluten-free baked goods use rice flour instead. […]
Support your Aging Brain
Every brain out there is aging–a first sign of deterioration is difficulties in memory. This article has helpful ideas to support healthy brain function. I agree with most of the comments except that I do know that supplements can also dramatically improve brain function when properly prescribed. Nutritional supplements should […]
Stress and your immune system
Another reason to practice stress reduction regularly: researchers are finding scientific evidence linking stress with immune activation. While this is a good thing when we are ill or injured, immune activation is bad if there is no real event. We end up with chemicals (called cytokines) in circulation without need. […]
The Gut/Brain Connection
Gastro-intestinal health is a foundation of naturopathic medicine and it’s exciting to see research bearing this out. In addition, the brain connection with healthy gut is also key. Schedule an appointment to discuss questions or concerns you may have about optimizing your GI and brain health! Read more here.
Move it!! :-)
Evidence indicates that sitting at your job all day increases your risk of mental strain as well as obesity, diabetes, heart attack and more. Simple movement may help this: get up AT LEAST once hourly and MOVE IT!! Do 10 jumping jacks (or more!); Go up and down at least […]
Exercise to help prevent Alzheimer’s
This is a great study which assesses the impact of exercise on the development of amyloid plaques–these destructive plaques form as part of the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Significant changes were noted with just 30 minutes of exercise five days per week in those that carry the APOE-e4 gene. And, […]
