Prevent memory loss, maintain and restore brain power.
1. Aerobicize – Believe it or not, studies have shown that aerobic exercise – but not weight training – can make you smarter! The physical benefits of aerobic exercise, especially improved cardiovascular health, are well-known and documented. Not so well-known is that such exercise can have profoundly beneficial effects upon the brain as well. Consider this ground-breaking research:
A 2009 study by University of North Carolina researchers used magnetic resonance angiograms to determine that elderly subjects who did regular aerobic exercise… Continue reading Categories
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September 1st, 2011Prevent memory loss, maintain and restore brain power.
1. Aerobicize – Believe it or not, studies have shown that aerobic exercise – but not weight training – can make you smarter! The physical benefits of aerobic exercise, especially improved cardiovascular health, are well-known and documented. Not so well-known is that such exercise can have profoundly beneficial effects upon the brain as well. Consider this ground-breaking research:
A 2009 study by University of North Carolina researchers used magnetic resonance angiograms to determine that elderly subjects who did regular aerobic exercise… Continue reading Six Sensational Super Foods
August 11th, 2011
Eat your way to living beauty.
Many of the veggies and fruits you already have in your fridge provide a whole foods pharmacy of phytochemicals, minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins. They also help prepare your body for daily cleansing and flush out toxins by supporting your liver—the grand central station which controls hormonal balance.
Here are of my favorites when it comes to eating your way to beautiful.
1. The Crucifers – cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, broccoli sprouts (½ cup cooked or 1 cup raw, about the size of a small fist)
Crucifers of all types contain vital phytonutrients such as indole-3-carbinol and… Continue reading The Mother of All Hormones?
January 10th, 2011
Recharge your body and your brain.
"Mother of All Hormones?" Yes, you read that right, and we're not talking DHEA here.
Without this "mother" hormone your body couldn't produce other hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, or dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), for that matter. The hormone—that nobody is really talking about—has really powerful effects on aging, memory, mood, sexuality, and even sleep. It is the critical building block in the production of all other hormones that you have heard me writing, talking, or blogging about these days.
In fact, this uber hormone may be the ultimate raw material in your entire body. It's so… Continue reading Uncover One More Reason Why Americans Are Getting Fat
September 29th, 2010
Hormone disruption from electropollution contributes to unwanted pounds and other health concerns.
Now that 72 million American adults are obese—or more than 30 pounds overweight—this country is the fattest of 33 developed nations, reports the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Clearly, our taste for junk foods—not to mention lack of regular, vigorous exercise—have contributed to our national weight problem.
Other less publicized factors like the latest environment toxin—electropollution—also play an important, if overlooked, role. For example, a study published in the Toxicology Letter shows that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from cell phones… Continue reading B Focused, Your Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
September 17th, 2010
High doses of B vitamins prevent memory loss and depression.
Brain atrophy—or gradual wasting of brain tissue—is common as we grow older. The greater the shrinkage, the lower a person's cognitive function or thinking skills.
Now a randomized, double-blind controlled trial of high-dose B vitamins shows that folic acid, vitamins B6, and B12 slow this process in seniors with mild cognitive decline, a major risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). These B vitamins can lower levels of homocysteine (a blood protein linked to AD) as much as 32%, this study shows.
Characterized by memory… Continue reading To Protect Your Brain
June 11th, 2010
Shed unwanted belly fat.
Numerous research links abdominal fat with cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes. Now, a new investigation of over 700 American adults associates belly fat with decreased brain volume, a risk factor for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
As reported in the Annals of Neurology, scientists at the Boston University School of Medicine found the greater the amount of belly fat, the smaller the brain volume. "This is not really surprising," says Dr. Susanne Sorenson, who heads up research at the Alzheimer's Society, "as a large stomach is… Continue reading A New Secret Weapon at the Pentagon
June 7th, 2010
Can aromatherapy relieve post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and restore vigor?
A number of studies—including placebo-controlled clinical trials—suggest the use of essential oils, or aromatherapy, as an effective alternative treatment for stress.
Recent Brazilian research with rats—animals with many brain functions similar to those of humans—supports aromatherapy's tranquilizing power. And most experts discount placebo effects in animals since they're unable to understand or believe in healing results, as people may do when they're given treatments.
In May, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced that the U. S. military was trying aromatherapy with the growing number of personnel suffering… Continue reading Type 3 Diabetes, What You Need to Know
February 15th, 2010
Overweight and invisible toxins can shrink the brain.
Most people understand that insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, is key to blood sugar control and diabetes. But did you know that it also plays a special role in learning and memory?
Numerous new studies suggest there's a third kind of diabetes—what investigators are calling Type 3—that impacts cognitive function. Not only can obesity and diabetes cause neurodegeneration, but they also appear to significantly reduce brain weight, basically shrinking the brain itself.
"Not long ago, it was thought that there was no connection between… Continue reading BPA in Plastics Linked to Heart Disease
February 3rd, 2010
Regular seasonal detox helps protect your heart and so much more.
Widely used in packaging, bisophenol A (also known as BPA) has been consistently associated with cardiovascular disease in American adults. More than 2.2 million metric tons of BPA are produced annually—in drink containers, food packaging, and the lining of canned goods.
Americans get additional exposure through dental sealants, drinking water, and inhalation of household dust. No wonder exposure to this toxic chemical is so pervasive!
Based on a new large-scale study of over 2,600 people with known BPA levels, researchers suggest that men in… Continue reading Tired? Irritable? Trouble Losing Weight?
January 13th, 2010
An underactive thyroid may be to blame.
The thyroid gland is the body's energy burner and thermostat. When this gland slows down, so does metabolism, as well as heart and muscle strength.
Hypothyroidism (sluggish thyroid) is epidemic today, particularly among women, and the incidence of this condition only increases with age. Fatigue, menstrual changes, brain fog, depression, sensitivity to cold, unexplained weight gain, loss of libido, puffy face and extremities, constipation, delayed reflexes, and dry, thinning hair are only some signs of an underactive thyroid.
Dietary iodine deficiency, inflammation, radiation, surgery, and some viral infections… Continue reading 
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