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The Insulin Sweet Spot: Is Lower Better?

The Insulin Sweet Spot: Is Lower Better?

We commonly think that if something is good for our health, that more of it is even better, right? More kale never hurt anyone. Putting on extra sunscreen may not protect us from even more UV rays, but it ce...
Can Eating Fatty Fish Ease Your Child’s Asthma?

Can Eating Fatty Fish Ease Your Child’s Asthma?

Asthma is the world's most common respiratory disorder, and, studies have found, is often associated with increased rates of mortality and decreased quality of life. Thus, it's obvious that keeping asthma at...
Body Fat – A Powerful Brain Toxin

Body Fat – A Powerful Brain Toxin

Research has long shown a strong relationship between increased body fat and degeneration of the brain. Basically, brain function declines as the size of the belly increases. But have you every wondered why...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD, and Dr. Matthew Phillips

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD, and Dr. Matthew Phillips

While there certainly are various medications that prove somewhat helpful in the treatment of symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease, it's important to recognize that these medications are not actually...
Reflecting on CBS This Morning

Reflecting on CBS This Morning

Wow! Yesterday, the release of Grain Brain Revised, was an incredibly exciting day. From visiting with the folks at MindBodyGreen to taking your questions live in numerous live chats on Facebook and Instagra...
Simple Carbs Threaten the Brain

Simple Carbs Threaten the Brain

Today's video takes a look at a subject that's at the forefront of our discussion on this blog: how lifestyle choices can impact the fate of your brain. Specifically, we're looking at how the lifestyle choic...
5 Foods High in Magnesium and Their Health Benefits

5 Foods High in Magnesium and Their Health Benefits

Magnesium deficiency is rampant in America. In fact, it’s been estimated that more than 50% of adult Americans don’t consume sufficient foods high in magnesium to get the required daily amount of (300mg for ...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. Anna Cabeca

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. Anna Cabeca

Dr. Anna Cabeca has written a new book, The Hormone Fix, that focuses on the important role of diet and other lifestyle issues in terms of gaining hormone balance. She especially focuses on m...
Health Benefits of Chicory Root

Health Benefits of Chicory Root

I have written quite a bit lately about the health benefits of dandelion greens, mostly because of their rich content of prebiotic fiber, as well as other nutrients. But there’s another member of the dandeli...
Struggling with Insomnia? Low Magnesium Could Be to Blame

Struggling with Insomnia? Low Magnesium Could Be to Blame

Just how important is sleep? Well, it turns out that insomnia has been associated with increased risk of cancer, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, depression, and overall mortality. Nearly one third of Am...