Lutein Ups “Crystalized Intelligence”
The time-honored phrase “eat your greens” has taken on a new twist - with a spotlight on lutein. It has to do with “crystallized intelligence” which is the brain’s ability…
Need a Natural Health Breakthrough?
Many of you who know me or have followed me for years know I've dedicated a great deal of my life to sharing knowledge on natural health options that you…
New Book Recommendation: The Grain Brain Cookbook, Released Today!
If you loved reading Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter as much as I did, you’re going to love what I have to say next. The Grain Brain Cookbook is…
Moldy Homes and Parkinson’s—is there a Connection?
It was only after Hurricane Katrina flooded her New Orleans home that mold toxin expert Joan Bennett started to believe moldy homes could, in fact, make people sick—and only because…
Still Taking PPIs for Heartburn? New Study May Have You Thinking Twice
Millions of Americans with occasional heartburn turn to medications such as omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium) and lansoprazole (Prevacid) to help reduce stomach acid, but new research may have folks…
Gut Microbes Responsible for Chocolate’s Healthy Effects
One of the best things about chocolate—dark chocolate, at least—is that it’s good for you. Chocolate is known to have a number of health-promoting qualities, including heart and brain health…
Quick Facts and 9 Simple Tips for IBS Awareness Month
April is IBS Awareness Month—a time for individuals and communities across the country to spread awareness about irritable bowel syndrome and the millions of Americans it affects every day. Coast…
Junk Food Impairs Memory within One Week
A diet high in sugar and fat (including cakes, chips, and biscuits) was found to negatively affect memory function after only one week, according to a new study using an…
Omega-3 Supplements Reach the Brain in People with Alzheimer’s
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements have been found to increase the amount of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in spinal fluid from the central nervous system of people with…
Omega-3 Supplementation and Aging
With the brain benefits of omega-3 fatty acids ever increasing, studies of the effects of omega-3s in older people continue to emerge. In a recent study published in the journal…