There has long been controversy about possible causes of schizophrenia. This research links some cases of schizophrenia to the parasite found in cat feces as well as soil and under-cooked meats. If you or a loved one suffer from schizophrenia, please ask your doctor to test for this parasite.
Brain and Nervous System Health
Delicious News! Chocolate Helps Memory!!
I just love when I can post some fun news!! For you chocolate lovers, please note that chocolate seems to improve memory! Do make sure that you are eating a high quality cocoa (Hershey’s kisses will not do). My current favorite is Green and Black’s 85% Dark. Yummy!!
Good News in the Treatment of Autism
There is promising news in the treatment of autism–an extract from broccoli sprouts seems to improve social interactions in children with autism. Certainly include broccoli sprouts in the diet–the chemical (sulforaphane) has also been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers.
Fruits and Veggies!!
Our diets should be filled with lots of colorful vegetables and fruits–shoot for 9 servings per day, of mostly veggies! They are good for our bodies AND our mental health, too! Read more here.
Keep Your Brain Healthy in Old Age–EXERCISE!
More good news about exercise: it seems to support the white matter in our brains! That may help keep our brain connections working better and improve our overall brain health, including our memory. I wonder how many medicines we wouldn’t need if we could get enough exercise??
SSRI’s Change the Brain
While I know that anti-depressants can be life-saving for some people and I do prescribe them, this information is a little disturbing. It is a good reminder that we try to make as many life-changes as possible, support healthy nutrition, exercise, and trial homeopathy and/or botanicals. And use pharmaceuticals when […]
Windows–Good for our Health!
We need sunlight! Even if it is just through a window at work, sunshine tends to provide a better outlook (sunny disposition?) and even improve our desire to exercise. Obviously, there are many jobs that do not permit a sunny exposure, but let’s do all we can to get some […]
Train Brain for Healthy Foods??
This is an interesting approach to weight loss–is there a way that our brains can be re-programmed to crave healthy foods versus junk food?? I’ve attached an article diving into this very question. My own experience is that the healthier I eat and get exercise, the more I crave real […]
Exercise–To Reduce Physical and Mental Decline After Menopause
Or, maybe the title should simply read “Exercise”! Over and over research results are confirming the benefits of exercise. There is simply no substitute. So, I’ll keep posting the latest “news” about exercise, hoping that it keeps you motivated or gets you motivated! 🙂 Let’s face it, exercise is often […]
Fish oil–For Your Brain
Researchers report that fish oil supplementation helps brain function including reducing brain atrophy and improving cognitive function. Foods to support the brain include salmon, sardines, as well as nuts, seeds, avocados. There are many other benefits of high quality fish oils, too–including skin and hair health, immune support, etc. Click […]
