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Dietary Changes Rapidly Alter the Immune System: Comparing Vegan and Ketogenic Diets
November 7, 2024

Dietary Changes Rapidly Alter the Immune System: Comparing Vegan and Ketogenic Diets

We have clearly entered a new era when mainstream science has come to embrace the notion that nutrition exerts significant influence over various physiological functions, including immune regulation, and may…

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Has Grain Brain Stood the Test of Time?
October 31, 2024

Has Grain Brain Stood the Test of Time?

How have my original theories proposed in Grain Brain in 2013 stood the test of time? I asked CHAT GPT. Here is the response: Since Dr. David Perlmutter’s book Grain Brain was published in 2013, which linke…
Knowledge is Power – Why I Love My Oura Ring
September 7, 2024

Knowledge is Power – Why I Love My Oura Ring

In today’s fast-paced world, keeping track of our health and well-being can be a challenging task. Between work, family, and social obligations, it’s easy to overlook the subtle signs our bodies give us when…
The Hidden Dangers of Glyphosate: How This Herbicide Threatens Soil Microbiomes and Our Future
August 28, 2024

The Hidden Dangers of Glyphosate: How This Herbicide Threatens Soil Microbiomes and Our Future

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in many widely used herbicides like Roundup, has long been heralded by agribusiness as a miracle solution for weed control. Since its introduction in the 1970s, it has becom…
Melatonin – A Potential Therapeutic for Alzheimer’s Disease
August 21, 2024

Melatonin – A Potential Therapeutic for Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), now affecting close to 7 million Americans, has been a central focus of my interest for the past four decades. As one of the leading causes of dementia, AD presents significant chal…
Viagra for Brain Health?
August 19, 2024

Viagra for Brain Health?

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that sildenafil (Viagra), commonly used for treating erectile dysfunction (ED), may also offer protection against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A comp…
The Health Benefits of Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat: A Polyphenol Powerhouse
July 2, 2024

The Health Benefits of Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat: A Polyphenol Powerhouse

Seems like just about every week we hear about another superfood. I find that, by and large, when I investigate these products, there’s nothing all that “super” about them. But there is one new gem that I fe…
The Health Benefits of Sprouting: Unlocking the Power of Vegetables
June 24, 2024

The Health Benefits of Sprouting: Unlocking the Power of Vegetables

Sprouting, the process of germinating seeds, to grow into young plants, has been practiced for centuries across various cultures. This simple yet powerful technique is celebrated for its ability to enhance t…
Ultra-processed Foods Threaten Your Brain
May 27, 2024

Ultra-processed Foods Threaten Your Brain

I’ve been writing a lot as of late about the threat posed by ultra-processed foods, (UPFs), specifically as it relates to the brain. And wouldn’t you know it. Just today, a powerful study appeared in the jou…
Simple Steps to Regain and Preserve Your Metabolic Health w/Dr. Casey Means
May 20, 2024

Simple Steps to Regain and Preserve Your Metabolic Health w/Dr. Casey Means

In this installment in The Empowering Neurologist Podcast we are thrilled to have a very special guest, and longtime friend, Dr. Casey Means, co-author of the groundbreaking book, Good Energy. Good Energy is…
Internet Usage May Reduce Dementia Risk
April 22, 2024

Internet Usage May Reduce Dementia Risk

In our book, Brain Wash, Dr. Austin Perlmutter and I warned about the potential risk of extensive Internet usage, especially as it relates to adolescents using excessively involved in social media.  But new …