While coffee in moderation has been shown to have health benefits, the use of powdered caffeine may be lethal. It is very easy to consume massive quantities in the powder–in at least one case, it is reported to have killed a teenager. the FDA is investigating. Please avoid powdered caffeine. […]
Brain and Nervous System Health
Coffee–My Favorite Botanical!!
Research continues to find that drinking coffee has many health benefits. These benefits include reducing risk of Type II diabetes, reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, and protecting the brain. Remember, though, all things in moderation. And if you have high blood pressure aggravated by caffeine, you should avoid coffee. Check […]
Low Blood Pressure–Not So Great
While cardiologists often laud low blood pressures, the problem of adequate perfusion (ability to get blood and hence nutrients) to our organs and tissues. This study reveals that poor mental function is a result of lower blood pressures. It is also associated with toe nail fungus, cold hands and feet, […]
Keep Your Brain Sharp–Learn a New Skill!
We’ve all heard it before–learning a new skill helps keep our brains sharp. Yes, doing a crossword every day may also be helpful, but evidence continues to mount that we need to learn to do NEW things to keep our brains alert. Learn to sew, rock climb, play piano, a […]
Trying to Lose Weight? Eat More Fiber!
Researchers are discovering a link between fiber consumption and reduced appetite based upon changes in the brain. So, include lots of veggies and fruits–not only due to their lower calorie/higher nutrient content relative to packaged foods, but to actually reduce your appetite! (BTW, exercise helps this, too!).
Exercise Reduces Risk of Alzheimer’s
There is just NO SUBSTITUTE for physical activity. Let’s get moving!!! FRI., APR. 25, 2014: JUST-RELEASED NATURAL HEALTH STUDY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MAY HELP PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: A study of older adults at increased risk for Alzheimer’s shows that moderate physical activity protects brain health and staves off shrinkage of […]
Alzheimer’s Risk Increased with This Gene?
Researchers have found that women with the APOE4 gene may be at increased risk for Alzheimer’s. If Alzheimer’s runs in your family, please consider running this lab–a simple blood test. Read more here.
Hot Peppers for Cluster Headache Treatment??
This may be worth a read, and possibly a trial. During the process of studying the effects of topical hot peppers to the nose, medical students (yes, students) learned that the pain of the initial application decreased until they could feel nothing. Researchers took this further to determine whether the […]
Exercise Thwarts Depression . . .
I know that I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: exercise may be the BEST treatment for depression (that and giving up gluten!). There is absolutely no substitute for exercise–not one pill or supplement can afford the health benefits that exercise can. So, let’s get moving!! (Maybe jog in […]
Gluten and Depression . . .
I have seen this time and again–depression can lift by simply avoiding gluten. There are likely multiple reasons: blood sugar reactions, compromise of the blood-brain barrier, inflammation, neurotransmitter interferences, and more. We’re not talking Celiac disease, we are talking about the adverse impacts that gluten/wheat has on our brains! Read […]
