by Brenda Watson | Jan 13, 2014 | Alzheimer's, General, Omega-3 & Fish Oil, Supplements
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 Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that these beneficial fatty acids cross...
by Brenda Watson | Sep 23, 2013 | Brain, Digestive Health, General
Personally, I’m a visual learner. If you’ve ever picked up one of my books, you’ll notice they’re filled with pictures. So when my team showed me this infographic explaining the intimate relationship between the brain and the gut that I talk about all the time, I was...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 21, 2012 | General
In February of this year the FDA issued advice on the risks of taking statin drugs. They warn that people being treated with statins may be at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and that cognitive impairment, such as memory loss, forgetfulness, and...
by lsmith | Nov 9, 2011 | General
Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 50 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. Dementia involves memory loss and other impaired intellectual abilities, all of which interfere with everyday life. Though most people with Alzheimer disease...
by lsmith | Apr 20, 2011 | General
Brenda and I have been talking for years about the toxic soup that we all live in. It’s in our food, in the water, in the air and in our own bodies. It’s impossible to completely avoid toxins, and that’s a problem, especially in light of the scientific evidence that...