Have you been feeling the pressure to make New Year’s Resolutions that you know you won’t keep? It’s the beginning of another year… a blank canvas on which to write out all your dreams and goals. You may be reminiscing about all the wonderful things last year held for you or perhaps recalling some great loss…
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN): The treatment you’ve never heard of… Why haven’t you heard about this amazing new breakthrough for conditions ranging from autoimmunity to cancer? Perhaps because as of yet no company has stepped forward with the billions of dollars needed to do a large-scale study on low-dose naltrexone (LDN). Unfortunately getting FDA-approval for use…
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the popular herbicide, Roundup. Glyphosate toxicity is a big deal and what you don’t know just might kill you! Many people routinely spray their lawns with this chemical totally unaware of the toxicity. In the United States, farmers are applying ever increasing amounts to their crops before harvest. According the…
“I’d rather treat cancer than chronic Lyme disease.” This was the phrase uttered by another physician to one of my patients who had just acquired a tick bite. This may sound extreme, but Lyme disease can be a devastating and daunting condition. Every month in my practice I see patients who had a tick bite…
6 Simple Steps to Treat Your Depression without Drugs. Depression is no laughing matter. It is a very serious ailment affecting nearly 15 million Americans often treated with potent prescription medications. Furthermore, side effects of antidepressants run the gamut from decreased libido, to flat emotions, restlessness, sleep disturbances, even thoughts of suicide. In cases of mild to moderate…
“I’ve got a gut feeling about this” Mind Altering Microbes: How your gut microbiome may influence your mood. While we have certainly heard that appetite and digestion are controlled by the enteric nervous system (also known as “the master control panel in your gut”), who would’ve thought that the gut might also control your emotions and mood? It’s…
Gratitude… the key to health and happiness. Just in time for my favorite holiday of Thanksgiving! Did you know gratitude will increase your joy in life and dampen your stress response. It may even enhance your immune function! Studies show that gratitude is a habit, just like flossing. Give it a try today… Here’s a few tips…
Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms? Weakness, tiredness, or light-headedness Rapid heartbeat or difficulty breathing Poor memory or difficulty concentrating Depression, anxiety, mania Numbness and tingling of hands or feet Difficulty with balance, poor coordination Pale skin Sore tongue Easy bruising or bleeding gums Upset stomach or weight loss Diarrhea or constipation…
Twelve Tips for a Healthy Brain: How you can Prevent Dementia! Declining memory and dementia are not a normal part of aging. There are many things you can do now to prevent or reverse inflammation of the brain! Add coconut oil to your diet. There is growing evidence that regular consumption of coconut oil may…
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) may be linked to genetics, but an unhealthy diet will exaggerate symptoms, even in individuals not predisposed. Simply eliminating foods that cause symptoms can be helpful but adding key nutrients back into your diet will have an even greater impact. Individuals with ADHD may be sensitive to sugar, processed foods and…
What’s A Neurotransmitter? Neurotransmitters are molecules that regulate brain function. They are chemicals which relay messages from nerve to nerve both within the brain and outside the brain. They also relay messages from nerve to muscle, lungs, and intestinal tracts. They can accentuate emotion, thought processes, joy, elation and also fear, anxiety, insomnia and that terrible…
Is insomnia keeping you awake night after night? You can sleep like a baby again with a few simple lifestyle and diet changes! Check out Dr. Jill’s natural and healthy tips to fight insomnia… Dr. Jill’s Twelve Tips to Banish Insomnia Restrict caffeine Its half-life is 7-8 hours, meaning half the espresso you have a noon will…
January 28, 2011 — Consumption of trans-unsaturated fatty acids (TFAs or trans-fats) has been linked to a significantly increased risk for depression. On the other hand, olive oil, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) appear to have a protective effect and lower depression risk, new research suggests. Spanish investigators from the University…
December 29, 2010 — Individuals exposed to pesticides on the job are more likely than their unexposed peers to experience a decline in cognitive function as they grow older, new research shows. “The mild impairment we observed raises the question of…possible evolution towards neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias,” write Isabelle Baldi,…
In the not so distant past, most of us assumed memory loss and dementia were just part of aging. Not any more! At least 66% of brain aging is a result of diet, exercise and lifestyle choices we make. That means only a third of the brain’s health is genetic. You cannot alter your age…
September 24, 2010 — Lower serum folate levels appear to be associated with an increased risk for depressive symptoms, a large population-based, cross-sectional study suggests. Data on US adults from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) show elevated depressive symptoms were inversely associated with folate status, particularly among women. “We found that the…
There may be a link between the gluten in your diet and the following symptoms if you have genetic predisposition to gluten-intolerance or celiac disease: ‘brain fog’ anxiety depression dementia autism even schizophrenia! Many people have reported ‘brain fog’ and anxiety as symptomatic of gluten poisoning and depression is a classic symptom celiac disease. The…
Since the endocrine system is devised of glands that produce and send hormones to all areas of our body to regulate the essential functions of our body like temperature, reproduction, growth, immunity, and aging, it stands to reason that this should be the hub of vitality, longevity and well being. Many individuals are getting remarkable…