Are you interested in protecting your brain function? Do you sometimes feel like you can’t think straight, or that you’re losing memory recall? Do you have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in your family and are wondering how to protect yourself from heading in the same direction? You’ve arrived at the right place.
Happy April, Everyone. The daffodils are peaking through in my yard, and a few crocuses are already popping up: Despite the snow storm last week, Spring is here! This month I was thrilled and honored to podcast with Dr. Randy Jirtle. The field of epigenetics has exploded in the last decade, initiated almost exclusively by the groundbreaking research of Randy and his colleague Robert Waterland.
Connection. Arguably one of the single biggest determinants of health, and yet something of a rare, precious commodity in this isolated, digitalized world we inhabit. This month’s blog looks at the role of connection and longevity in Blue Zones and beyond.
These Matcha Coconut Gummies are the jade-colored jigglers you need in your life thanks to Nom Nom Paleo.
Beets are high in vitamin C, fiber, potassium, protein, folate, and manganese. They may help lower blood pressure, fight cancer, and support detoxification.
When patients present with complex symptoms and hard-to-identify hormone imbalances, comprehensive testing can be crucial to making a proper diagnosis and building an effective treatment plan. In this podcast, Dr. Fitzgerald talks with the medical director of Precision Analytical, Dr. Carrie Jones, about new additions to DUTCH testing, including cortisol awakening response testing and six new organic acid tests.
Top tip for methylation support: research shows that shiitake mushrooms may prevent hyperhomocysteinemia (elevated homocysteine)!
Golden Turmeric Milk or Haldi Doodh is a powerful Ayurvedic Indian drink with medicinal properties. It’s a great immunity booster when suffering from cold, cough, sore throat, headaches, joint aches etc.
Fire Cider is a popular herbal folk preparation: a flavorful blend of vinegar infused with herbs. It’s a pleasant, easy way to support natural health processes, support immunity, and warm yourself up on chilly days.
Inability to smell peppermint? A clue to early-stage dementia
Fluoride and reduced IQ – more, compelling data
Nail in the coffin for high carb diets? Large Lancet study says so.
Why caloric restriction extends lifespan – the EPIGENETIC key
Broccoli compounds prevent leaky gut
Fathers’ diet and lifestyle create heritable epigenetic traits
Asthmatic children overprescribed antibiotics
The secret to thriving, not just surviving
Methylmercury in infant rice cereals
Manipulating mitochondrial networks for healthy aging
Changing the Brain Game. We’ve been aflutter with conversations on neuroplasticity these days….This month, the Institute for Functional Medicine’s…