6 Tips for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
A daughter with her elderly mother who is sick with Alzheimer

6 Tips for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's Disease is a Progressive Disease Alzheimer's disease is a cognitive disorder that progresses slowly over time and is the leading cause of dementia in the United States.   The disease may progress slowly.  And currently affects millions of Americans.  Alzheimer's disease makes up over 60% of diagnosed cases of dementia. The risk factors for Alzheimer's disease include aging, genetics, traumatic brain injury, diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation.  Chronic use of pharmaceutical medications, exposure to toxic substances, chronic disease, heart disease, infection, and stress, are also considered risk factors. The Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease Many people…

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5 Simple Tips to Lose Weight and Stay Healthy

5 Simple Tips to Lose Weight and Stay Healthy

Losing Weight Might Not Be Easy But it is No Mystery One of the main reasons people come to see me in my offices is a desire to lose weight.  The challenges of losing weight as we age can become quite stressful.  And many people fall into the trap of looking for a quick fix, or a simple fad diet, in order to shed the weight.  The truth is, no such fad diet exist.  And weight-loss should be attained slowly and responsibly, using sound advice and good nutrition. If you would like to find out more about…

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Prescribing Meditation for Depressed Patients

Prescribing Meditation for Depressed Patients

I Often Prescribe Meditation to My Patients I often prescribe meditation to my patients, and I also meditate myself to improve my health. Before beginning my day, I usually take a few moments to meditate and prepare myself for the work I am about to do, before seeing a patient in my offices. This simple ritual helps me to feel that I am fully present when my patients come to see me,  and that they have my undivided attention. I also take time to meditate before prescribing a naturopathic treatment plan. I believe these small acts help…

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Having Fun is Serious Business

Having Fun is Serious Business

Having Fun is Good for Your Health When it comes to health, having fun can be serious business. That's because having fun is associated with longevity, improved cognition, better brain function,improved heart health, and general well-being. To be happy, to play, to have fun, to engage in activities that bring you true joy will decrease blood pressure, improve sleep, aid memory, improve digestion, as well as your over-all outlook on life and lengthen your life span. Working with Nathan for You Recently, I participated in a rather entertaining experiment regarding the science of fun with the MTV…

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Your Brain Health and Your Diet

Your Brain Health and Your Diet

Our Diets And Our Brains Our diets can have an impact on brain health.  And while we know this to be true, we rarely think about it when deciding what to eat. While we've all heard that “you are what you eat,” it's equally true to say that "we think what we eat." The food we consume and the calories we take in fuel the thoughts and ideas we have throughout the day. The brain is an amazing organ—it can take sugar directly from the bloodstream without the need for insulin. Consequently, too much or too little…

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Green Tea and Cancer Prevention

Green Tea and Cancer Prevention

Green Tea is Rich in Nutrients That May Prevent Cancer Over the years, there have been multiple research studies published that suggest that green tea may help prevent several types of cancer.  This is the conclusion from a meta-analysis recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  Extensive research has shown that substances in green tea, known as polyphenols, may have cancer preventative properties.  Of particular interest to the scientific community, is a polyphenol known as Polyphenon E, which acts as a powerful antioxidant inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. Drinking several cups of green tea…

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