Featured Topics: Brain Health
Processed Foods Found to Affect Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a 5-year study of 3,486 participants, those who had the highest 20% of whole foods intake had a 26% reduced risk of depression while those in the highest 20% of processed food intake had a 58% increased risk of depression. Major...
Could Supplementing Have Effect on Autism? – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PHD, Daily Herald Columnist. Two recent studies suggest that carnitine may help treat autism. Autism is an increasingly common medical condition that affects a child’s ability to develop social and communication skills. The number of...
Omega-3 Oils for Elderly Depression
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 46 elderly depressed female subjects, when supplemented with 2.5 g per day of omega-3 oils for two months, demonstrated significant reductions in depressive symptoms as well as improved physical, social and mental functioning....
Electromagnetic Radiation from Cell Phone Exposure Effects Brain Activity
Written by Diana Abdi, BS. Cell phone usage has increased dramatically over the years, raising concerns on possible health effects on brain activity from exposure to low levels of electromagnetic radiation (5). According to the Global Mobile Statistics 2011, there are...
A Review of Herbs and Supplements for Anxiety
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Many of the researches done to reduce stress have shown benefits for Passion Flower, Kava, St. John's Wort, Lysine, Arginine, and Magnesium. Anxiety affects 18.1% of Americans (approximately 6.8 million people) and is one of the most...
Alcoholism Impairs Long-Term Cognition
Written by Diana Abdi, BS. Mice given the human equivalent of one bottle of wine per day had about 67% impairment of cognitive function, even after six week withdrawal. Chronic alcohol consumption can cause long-term deficits in learning and memory which can commonly...
Omega-3 Fats Help Depression Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 61 patients, the 32 patients who took 120 mg of DHA and 180 mg of EPA for 6 months had a 17% decrease in Geriatric Depression Scores compared to a 4% decrease in the scores of the placebo group. According to the...
Omega-3 Fats Show Promise for Maintaining Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After brain injury mice given DHA had 89% lower levels of a marker of brain damage. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Of these, 52,000 will die and 275,000 are...
Old and New Ways to Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick B. Massey, PhD, MD. Both old and new therapies, such as acupressure and the Aphasia Project, show benefits in the treatment of traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, especially in...
Study Finds Vitamin D Blood Levels May Influence Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Likelihood of having depression in persons with vitamin D deficiency is 85% higher compared to those with vitamin D sufficiency, a new study reveals. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 1 in 4 Americans 18 and...
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