Brain health is essential to all of us. Dementia is a disease that nearly everyone wants to avoid. However, to be an effective brain supplement, it must pass through the blood-brain barrier. Many supplements cannot. Brain Function Improvement https://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/can-lions-mane-mushroom-improve-brain-function. Lion’s … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s is a progressive mental disease that destroys memory and other cognitive functions. Brain connections degenerate and die. Memory loss, confusion, impaired reasoning, and judgment are common symptoms. Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-causes-alzheimers-disease. One would think the National Institute … Continue reading
Is wheat a cause of brain fog? Many people think so. Gluten sensitivity is probably the cause. Yet, an article today states that gluten is not a cause based on a study they did. Gluten https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/ditch-the-gluten-improve-your-health. Gluten is a protein … Continue reading
If you have a deficiency in serotonin, weight loss can be achieved by increasing your serotonin levels. Serotonin is produced in your brain by tryptophan, an amino acid. Tryptophan comes from food. Many forms of depression and anxiety are associated … Continue reading
During our pandemic, social intercourse is lacking, the real, up-close, and personal social intercourse. Yes, Zoom and other video apps bring friends and family within visual range, but it is not the same. Networking for All https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/12-ways-to-keep-your-brain-young I belong to … Continue reading
I believe we all know people who currently have depression or bipolar disorder. When they are on their medicines, they appear as normal as most other people we know. It is hard to notice anything out of the ordinary. However, … Continue reading
A hypothesis is stated and then it is tested to prove or disprove it. Recently, a study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2768978) that evaluated vitamin D supplementation to reduce depression in older people. Study … Continue reading
Why do some people find it so difficult to lose weight? Is it due to an eating disorder? Or, is it something so complex that it is impossible to solve? Causes of eating disorders Eating disorders are more complex than … Continue reading
Phosphatidylserine (PS) is an essential fatty acid. Our bodies produce these essential fatty acids from the foods we eat. As we age, our bodily processes slow down – they lose efficiency. PS levels begin to decline as we reach middle age. … Continue reading
Without magnesium, your health will suffer greatly. Yet, nearly 80% of Americans are deficient. A simple blood test does not tell you that you are above or below the normal levels – 310-320 mg for women and 400-420 mg for … Continue reading