Featured Topics: Brain Health
New Findings on Improving Memory
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Vitamin K was associated with an 8.2% improvement in verbal memory recall. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin found primarily in green leafy vegetables (1). Vitamin K is mostly known for being important in the clotting process, but...
Need a Memory Boost? Try Ginger
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a test with 60 women, supplementation with ginger improved the accuracy of choices made quickly by 14% and improved other mental functions. Zingiber officinale, more commonly known as ginger, is a popular spice in Asian and Indian...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Shown to Significantly Reduce Major Depression
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This article discusses the use of omega-3-fatty acids to significantly improve depression after a period of 4 months. Depression affects an estimated 1 in 10 adults in the United States (2). Interestingly, research is now showing fish...
Omega-3 Fats May Benefit Mental Health by Influencing Nervous System Function
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study shows that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil reduced nervous system activity during a mental stress test by 60.7% after 8 weeks, which leads to decreased risk for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. ...
Review Finds Mental Health Benefits with Multivitamin Supplementation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review of 8 studies and 1292 healthy subjects showed that multivitamin use reduced stress, fatigue, mild psychiatric symptoms, and anxiety. An estimated 49% of Americans take a dietary supplement, including 70% of those older than...
Effects of Rosemary Essential Oil on Mood and Memory
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study showed that rosemary aroma from the essential oil improved cognitive learning and decreased the amount of time to answer questions correctly. Aromatic plants have been used for medical and religious purposes dating back to...
Fish Oil in Diet May Affect Depression Symptoms – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Numerous studies indicate that increasing consumption of specific fish oils, especially DHA, can reduce the symptoms of major depression. How much fish oil in the diet is needed to reduce the symptoms of major depression? In...
Gastrointestinal Problems Increase Symptoms of Autism
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 58 autistic children, an imbalance of beneficial bacteria was found and the researchers believe that digestive problems contribute to autistic behavior problems. Autism is a developmental disorder that is...
Curcumin Shown to Improve Memory
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Rats fed the equivalent of 3430 mg human dose increased memory over a control group and reached the goal 7.5% faster than the control group. One of the main concerns with aging is a decline in memory (1). The most severe form of memory...
Computerized Training Improves Symptoms of ADHD
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Computer training improved several measures of the working memory and may reduce ADHD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects up to 1 in 20 children in the United States and is characterized by lack of...
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