By definition, vitamins and essential minerals are substances that are essential for normal health and functioning. Without them we develop deficiency symptoms that can be serious. Since they cannot be made by the body in sufficient quantities, they must be taken in from the environment – typicall
It is widely understood that the holiday season usually equates with weight gain. Depending upon which news story you look at, the estimates of how much the average person gains varies greatly. Even though some individuals report gaining 5 to 10 pounds over the holiday season, research done on large
“On Veterans Day, we salute the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who have rendered the highest service any American can offer, and we rededicate ourselves to fulfilling our commitment to all those who serve in our name.” President Obama, Veteran’s Day 2014 Veteran’s
Your brain gets sick or it ages in many different ways, and that is exactly how we assess and optimize it. Assessing and targeting multiple processes like inflammation, blood flow, cell membrane health, and more can make a radical difference in your brain function. Single-mechanism interventions, su
We all want to know how to stay healthy as we age. We ask ourselves, “Are there secrets to looking and feeling younger, longer? Are there small, daily habits I can easily start to protect my mind and body as I age?” It’s clear that not everyone—or every brain—ages the same way. But by putt
Your life is not just about you, it is about generations of you, literally. A new field of genetics, called epigenetics, has exploded onto the scientific scene in the last 20 years. Epigenetic means “above or on top of the gene.” It refers to the recent discovery that your habits, emotio
It is no doubt that exercise is essential to brain health. But as a working woman and a mom, sometimes getting to the gym during the week seems next to impossible. Once you have kids, getting to the gym before work is nothing more than a fantasy. After work, most people are tired from a […]
Saffron for Depressive Thoughts According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 38 million Americans suffer with mood disorders each year, and 78 million will be afflicted at some point in their lives. Left untreated, mood issues can have serious personal, relational, occupational and social c
In an effort to provide sweet options to the people who choose not to eat sugar, food manufacturers, as well as good-intentioned but misinformed nutrition “experts”, recommend swapping sugar with natural sweeteners such as honey and maple syrup. Don’t believe the claims that these sweeteners a
Did you know that there is a lot of misinformation out there about coconuts? First of all, they’re not even nuts, nor are they fruit. They’re actually seeds! Second, contrary to popular belief, coconuts are not at all bad for your health. They are actually so nutritious that I consider them a su