Can Turmeric Help in Stroke Prevention and Brain health?

Can Turmeric Help in Stroke Prevention and Brain health?

Turmeric May Offer Multiple Health Benefits Consuming turmeric powder daily, or taking a supplement, has multiple health benefits.  Commonly used in curry, turmeric may be beneficial in fighting the damaging effects of stroke, decrease stroke risk, and even improve brain health. Eaten for thousands of years in curries, this popular spice has many medicinal properties. In addition to stroke risk prevention, turmeric may also be helpful in reducing the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and a host of other diseases.  Specifically, there appear to be health benefits associated with those types of diseases associated with chronic…

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Brain Health: 6 Simple Tips to Keep Your Brain Well Fed

Brain Health: 6 Simple Tips to Keep Your Brain Well Fed

Your Brain is Starving What if I were to tell you that your brain is starving? Believe it or not, there is a good chance it is. Our brains, like our bodies, need to be fed, and when they are not fed they can become exhausted and simply do not work right. A tired brain is easy to spot. When our brains are not fed properly it is impossible to learn, retain memories, or even to think rationally. You may find yourself hypersensitive and becoming distraught easily. For people who suffer from brain fog, even simple daily…

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Niacin to Improve Heart Health and Mood

Niacin to Improve Heart Health and Mood

Niacin Can Have an Impact on Your Mood Feeling a bit blue lately? You might want to think about adding an inexpensive supplement to your daily diet. Niacin (also known as vitamin B3) is a readily available over-the-counter supplement that has been found to improve mood in some people. In fact, one of the first signs of vitamin B3 deficiency is anxiety and depression. Why would that be? When we aren’t getting enough B3, our bodies may become deficient in an important neurotransmitter called serotonin. Serotonin helps relieve stress and anxiety, so when there are lower circulating…

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The Challenges of Being a Naturopathic Doctor in Los Angeles

The Challenges of Being a Naturopathic Doctor in Los Angeles

Enjoying the day with my friend Muriel Fremy at The Exposition Park Rose Garden When I think of naturopathic medicine, my mind naturally wanders to images of nature, like the forest I grew up surrounded by in the Pacific Northwest. I think of nature as inherently therapeutic. I am reminded of the smell of the air after a fresh rain; the beauty that assaults you when you are walking in a rainforest in the early morning. Simply by walking in the forest, research has shown, people become calmer and happier. For someone like me, who grew up…

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Can Velvet bean (Mucuna-pruriens) Be Used To Treat Parkinson’s Disease And Depression?

Can Velvet bean (Mucuna-pruriens) Be Used To Treat Parkinson’s Disease And Depression?

Velvet Bean as a Natural Treatment for Depression and Parkinson's Disease The Velvet Bean (Mucuna Pruriens), has long been used in natural medicine to treat a variety of medical conditions. This unusual plant has many usages due to its active chemical constituents. The benefits of Velvet bean include aiding in the relief of chronic pain, improved mood enhancement, increased libido, blood sugar stabilization, and increasing testosterone.  Velvet bean has been prescribed both as a powder and in capsule form Velvet Bean is a Natural Source for L Dopa Leva Dopa (L Dopa) is the main active ingredient…

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Magnesium and Your Health

Magnesium and Your Health

Magnesium is an Important Nutrient for Maintaining Our Health Magnesium is one of the most common supplements I prescribe in my naturopathic practice. While found in a variety of foods, it is often deficient in the average American diet.  A recent study indicates that nearly thirty-two percent of Americans do not get adequate amounts of magnesium in their diets. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, and an increased risk of osteoporosis, as well as mental disturbances such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression. In fact, recurring anxiety and depression, or a depression that does…

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