DHA and EPA for Brain Health
If you are serious about supporting your brain health as you age then, getting enough DHA and EPA from your diet is a must. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are both Omega -3 fatty acids which occur naturally in cold water ocean fish including, salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, bluefish, black cod and trout. […]
Food For The Brain – Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Disease is a degenerative neurological disorder that affects the brain region responsible for the production of the neurotransmitter dopamine. The condition is characterized by a loss of motor control, rigidity, slowness of movement, balance and tremor problems, fatigue, sleep and memory deficits as well as constipation. Causes and Conventional Treatment Parkinson’s disease affects people […]
Brain Foods For Anxiety
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most common psychological diagnosis in all of mental health. It’s symptoms can often be triggered by financial pressures, major life events, relationship issues and poor health news. The sudden onset of nervousness, worry, fear, panic attacks, lack of concentration, racing heart , dizziness or insomnia can be […]
Brain Foods For Depression
This article continues the” Brain Food Series” dedicated to what the research shows in how our food choices can play a significant supportive role to help lessen or alleviate symptoms from most mental health conditions. The aim is to give a reader more hard factual information that can then be put into practice by making […]
Five Best Brain Foods
We all know how important nutrition is for our overall physical health. Food plays the most vital role of our most basic human survival requirements. Our food choices require scrutiny and selectivity because our bodies demand it. In order to thrive and ensure optimal energy production our bodies need the best raw materials that can […]
Increase Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack and Early Death From Eating More Refined Grains
A new study conducted by Simon Fraser University that was published in The British Medical Journal, found consuming more refined grains such as white bread, croissants, and crackers is associated with an increased risk of stroke, major cardiovascular disease and early death. We have all known for years that eating a clean balanced diet rich […]
Daily Caffeine Can Affect the Brain
America and the rest of the world loves their coffee. But, regular intake of coffee, cola or energy drinks have been found to temporarily change the gray matter of the brain, researchers have now found. These most widely consumed psychoactive substances, according to the research team led by Dr. Carolin Reichert and Professor Christian Cajochen […]
The Vagus Nerve and Mental Health
The vagus nerve is known as the 10th cranial nerve out of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves that emanate from the brain. It is also the longest and most complex of these nerve systems. The vagus nerve transmits information to and from the brainstem to tissues and organs throughout the neck, heart , lungs […]
Napping and Our Mental Health
The longer our life expectancy is, the greater the association of risk to dementia or neurocognitive degeneration. 1 out of 10 people over the age of 65 are affected throughout the world. As people age, we see an inevitable decline in working memory, awareness and verbal fluency. Sleep patterns tend to change and taking regular […]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a complex disorder characterized by profound and lasting fatigue that lasts for six months or more at a time. The underlying medical condition can not be fully explained. Although there are many theories from psychological to viral infections. It appears that it can worsen with physical […]