Can You Really Make Yourself Smarter? Biohacking Your Brain
Well, good news for you! People are now using all sorts of different methods to ‘biohack’ their brains and bodies for optimal performance – now, you can do it too!
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Can we cure Alzheimer’s Disease? Understanding the link between toxic exposures, insulin resistance, and brain health.
The recent discoveries surrounding Alzheimer’s suggest that one day getting this disease could become optional. In understanding the progression of this disease better, researchers are finding ways to catch it earlier and identify contributing factors so that we can prevent, stop, and reverse this devastating condition.
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Can This Powerful Hormone be the Key to Treating Type 2 Diabetes & More?
If there is one disease I ask my patients to have on their minds, it’s type 2 diabetes. According to the 2017 report from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million Americans have diabetes (30.3 million) or prediabetes (84.1 million).1 This means that nearly half of Americans have the disease or its precursor.
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Can Neurofeedback Help Treat ADHD? Exploring the Underlying Brain Waves in ADHD
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what ADHD is, the underlying differences seen in an ADHD brain, and most importantly, we’ll explore a fascinating treatment option that may be the key to not just surviving, but thriving with ADHD.
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Can Low Serotonin Really Cause Depression? New Research Reveals That the Answer May Be No
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you ponder the question – what exactly causes depression? If something along the lines of “a chemical imbalance” in the brain is what comes to mind, you’re not alone. For decades, the idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance – namely low levels of…
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Be Happier & Less Anxious with 7 Minutes a Day
Sometimes I feel as though science is catching up with ancient wisdom. Studies on meditation and prayer continue to build upon what religious leaders have been saying for centuries
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Balancing Your Brain Chemistry: Treating Neurotransmitter Imbalances
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…
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Autism And Clostridium Bacteria: Autism’s Fascinating Link To The Microbiome
What causes autism? This question has sparked heated debate and intense research in an attempt to unravel the complexities of this condition. But what if the journey to unraveling autism’s mysteries led us to an unexpected starting point – the gut? Today we’re going to explore the intricate and complicated link between autism and a…
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Are There Heavy Metals in Your Green Juice?
So you might be thinking — these are all healthy ingredients, so green juice must be healthy, right? Well, not necessarily. Some of the star superfoods in green drinks, like kale and broccoli, maybe hiding a dangerous secret: high levels of heavy metals, particularly thallium.
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Are Pollutants Causing Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes? The Link Between Persistent Organic Pollutants and Metabolic Syndrome
So, if lack of exercise and unhealthy diet don’t explain the whole story, what does? In this article, we’ll find out why some researchers suggest that exposure to environmental pollutants are a major contributing factor to metabolic syndrome.
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Are Chemicals in Plastics Increasing Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
Here we’ll discuss phthalates, one of the worst offenders among EDCs, and the latest research on its potential impact on breast cancer risk.
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Anaplasma and Ehrlichia Co-infections: How to Protect Yourself From These Silent Invaders
We’re all familiar with the unpleasantness of bug bites. Not only can be itchy and painful – the thought of a creepy-crawler sinking its teeth into you can be a little unsettling. But some bug bites can come with much more serious consequences. A bite from certain ticks can potentially inoculate you with harmful and…
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A Little Lithium Goes a Long Way – 5 Benefits of Low Dose Lithium
Lithium is a misunderstood naturally occurring element that’s used as a medication. It’s known for its mood stabilizing properties as a psychotropic drug. While you probably consider lithium to be a serious mind altering medication, the fact of the matter is lithium can often be found in low levels in our drinking water ranging from trace amounts to 0.17 mg/L.
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8 Practical Ways to Manage Stress In the New Year!
If you’re ready to kick off the new decade with less stress, here are my recommendations to help you ease into a more relaxed year.
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6 Simple Steps to Treat Your Depression without Drugs
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…
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5 Incredible Benefits of Insulin Sensitivity – Plus, 11 Ways to Reverse Insulin Resistance
If you want to be your healthiest self, reaping the benefits of insulin sensitivity should be a priority. When you’re insulin sensitive your don’t have sugar crashes, you can eat more deeply satisfying food without gaining weight, and your whole body functions better.
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4 Week Plan to Eliminate Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms
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…
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2 Surprising Facts About Alzheimer’s: Mold Can Cause Alzheimer’s & It’s Reversible
Alzheimer’s disease has reached epidemic proportions. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the third cause of death in the United States and over 47 million people live with it globally.
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15 Science-backed Benefits of Molecular Hydrogen You Need to Know About
Molecular hydrogen or H2 gas is a very small neutrally charged molecule that has the ability to cross cell membranes and the blood-brain barrier.
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15 Essential Lab Tests Everyone Should Consider by the Time They’re 30
What comes to mind when you think of ways to be proactive about your health? If things like a healthy diet, exercise, and getting plenty of sleep pop into your head, you’re certainly not wrong. But there’s one often overlooked step that, as a Functional Medicine Doctor, I always recommend as one of the most…
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12 Tips to Banish Insomnia
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…
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