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Science - and history – show us just how crucial it is for our brains to get enough vitamin D!!

3/24/2023

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Every day we see more research that points to how brain health can be impacted by not getting enough vitamin D. Yet another recent investigation that examined the relationship between levels of this vital nutrient in stroke patients and the related outcomes found “a novel mechanism underlying the association between vitamin D deficiency and poor stroke outcomes.”
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Aspartame: a toxin to avoid for your brain’s wellbeing.

12/29/2022

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Being mindful of our dietary choices means understanding how certain foods and additives can impact our overall health and our neurological wellness too. So, when considering what foods are best options for your particular needs, it’s critical to read nutritional labels and understand the significance of the numbers. ​
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More to know about the value of flavonoids.

12/20/2022

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As we wrote in our previous blog, flavonoids been well documented for their various health- promoting effects. ​

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Food for thought and brain health.

12/12/2022

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New research points to benefits of flavonoids and cognitive wellbeing.
In recent weeks, there have been even more study findings that highlight the importance of dietary influences and the effects on cognitive health. ​

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Results of a new study raise questions about strokes and alcohol consumption.

11/15/2022

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Findings link moderate use to an increase in strokes in young people
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A recent study has certainly raised additional concerns regarding consuming alcohol beverages and our neurological health, particularly in regard to young adults.

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More research points to the harmful link between glyphosate and our brain’s wellbeing.

9/9/2022

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We have often discussed the impact of chemical toxins that negatively affect our health and that of our environment. 
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What & how we eat now could determine our future brain health.

4/15/2022

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Cholesterol and glucose levels at age 35 linked to dementia occurrence in later years.
We know that our dietary choices can have an impact on general health and brain wellness – you’ve likely heard us talk about avoiding the Standard American Diet (SAD) that includes processed foods, sugar (which we know increases inflammation that can lead to autoimmune neurological disease), and options that are high in sodium and unhealthy fats. ​
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New study shows possible bidirectional link between excessive napping & dementia.

4/1/2022

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Sleep issues? Take action now!
 
Quality sleep – we know, you’ve often heard us talk about how important it is! Now, even more research has captured our attention about the need for promptly addressing any concerns.

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Immune dysregulation requires rapid response to affect better outcomes.

11/28/2021

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More findings point to efficacy of IVIG in PANS and PANDAS.

Imagine this scenario for a moment. Your house is on fire, but it seems confined to just one room. Would you wait to call the fire department? Of course not!  You would immediately take action to save your home. 
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What if there was another way to treat neuropathic pain?

11/18/2021

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Often described as shooting, stabbing, or throbbing sensations, neuropathic pain or neuropathy has many origins and manifestations. It typically can happen if your nervous system becomes damaged or is not functioning properly, whether due to trauma or disease. You may experience pain emanating from any of the various levels of the nervous system, such as the peripheral nerves, the spinal cord and the brain.1
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TBIs, soccer and the risk of neurodegenerative disease.

9/16/2021

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In 1952, author H.E. Bates’ essay, “Brains in the Feet,” offered a lyrical testament to what he described as the beauty of soccer or, as it’s known in England, football. The title was a direct reference to Bernard Shaw’s observation that “footballers (aka soccer players) think with their feet.” This gave us pause to consider the link between thoughts, actions and outcomes and the potential for those who engage in this popular sport to indeed affect their mind well beyond executing a play…

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Obesity in our youth is another pandemic woe we must address.

9/4/2021

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A new report more clearly substantiates the need to treat obesity as a serious health condition impacting the current and future wellbeing of children. Previous trends in childhood obesity should have alarmed parents and physicians alike – but this latest retrospective cohort study conducted by Kaiser Permanente of Southern California (KPSC) of over 200,000 young patients’ electronic health records identified significant increases in body mass index (BMI) occurring between March 2020 and January 2021.1
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The challenges of the pandemic have affected so many…but what about young patients with PANS and PANDAS?

8/21/2021

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New study: parents reported that youth with PANS and PANDAS experienced increased symptoms during pandemic lockdown.
Under any circumstances, individuals with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) or pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcus (PANDAS) can experience numerous challenges that impact their wellbeing. 
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Probiotics, Parkinson’s and the gut-brain connection.

8/16/2021

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News about probiotics and the potential therapeutic effect in neurodegenerative disease…a novel review of 17 preclinical and clinical models of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that investigated the effect on several mechanisms have noted what appear to be positive benefits associated with probiotic therapy.1
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New study finds that dietary flavonoids could help maintain cognitive function.

8/11/2021

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Could what we eat today impact our neurological health in the future? News from a prospective examination of the associations between flavonoids and cognitive function offers even more reasons to follow a healthy diet for the benefit of our brains! 

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More reasons for more vitamin D?

7/26/2021

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We’ve written extensively about the need to include enough vitamin D in our diets, particularly for individuals who are suffering with inflammatory-based conditions. And getting our D almost always requires taking a high quality supplement since it’s virtually impossible to obtain what we really need from food sources alone.
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The science of love on the brain.

7/22/2021

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​Love…poets and authors have written about it, scientists have studied it. And for so many of us, we know that love can have an extraordinary range of effects on our body and our mind!
Interestingly, it’s not just humans’ emotions that are subject to the profound impacts. In this article, authors wrote about an informal study conducted in the United Kingdom using heart rate monitors to measure dogs’ heightened responses to hearing their owners say “I love you.” ​

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Autism and the potential for IVIG in treatment protocols.

7/21/2021

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We have only to look at the statistics associated with the rise in autism diagnoses to know we are living with another version of a pandemic situation. Estimates vary, but the numbers in recent years have greatly and alarmingly increased:
  • Autism was four times more prevalent among boys than girls as of 2016 in the U.S. 
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Discovery of hybrid brain cell sheds light on memory and facial recognition.

7/15/2021

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For many years, researchers have sought to explain the unconscious neural connections we make when we see and recognize a very familiar face. Once posed as a theory, the “grandmother neuron,” which is a “single cell at the crossroads of sensory perception and memory, capable of prioritizing an important face” has often been dismissed as simply being an impossible concept. ​

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Curcumin and the brain – is there a neuroprotective effect?

7/14/2021

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Our brain and gut are inextricably linked as every day we see more and more research that supports the need to improve the health of our microbiome in order to protect our neurological processes too. As such, nutritional influences, both good and bad, play a large role in supporting our brain health – so, it was with great interest we recently noted some interesting items regarding curcumin.
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Study shows that dietary intervention could aid migraine sufferers.

7/8/2021

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Results published in The British Medical Journal (BMJ) and noted in MedPage Today presented promising evidence that a diet higher in two specific omega-3, fatty acids (EPA and DHA) “reduced headache frequency and intensity and lowered levels of pain-related lipids in migraine patients.”

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Your brain and menopause: what the science tells us.

7/8/2021

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A recent study sought to provide more understanding of the impacts to our brain processes caused by the menopause transition (MT) that includes pre-, peri- and post-menopausal stages.
Women of all ages can attest to what can occur at these various stages, from increased brain fog, issues with memory and concentration, and other difficulties. 
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Can reducing homocysteine levels support our neurological health?

6/10/2021

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It’s so important to look for any and all avenues that may help stabilize neurological disease progression. Certainly we know that many factors can affect outcomes of a patient’s condition, but one potential risk to consider that may be overlooked is the role of homocysteine levels. 
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Is the ultimate cost of air pollution its massive toll on brain health?

5/21/2021

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Among environmental risk factors, many of which are the result of human actions (and inaction), air pollution is now the world’s fourth leading source of disability on death, according to the State of Global Air report issued in late 2020.1 On par with the impacts of high fasting plasma glucose, which is associated with diabetes and insulin resistance, air pollution 

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New research advances our understanding of PANS and PANDAS.

5/18/2021

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The pandemic made clearer the role of infections in neuropsychiatric conditions.
As any parent whose child suffers with the debilitating symptoms of a neuropsychiatric disorder can attest to, the search for answers and help is often beyond challenging. But now, with more evidence of the neurological impacts in some cases of COVID-19, we see just how intricately connected are the brain and the immune system. ​
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