Featured Topics: Brain Health
Resveratrol is One of Many Food Compounds That Can Stave Off Disease – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Within 45 days of adding resveratrol to their diet, there was a measurable decrease in amyloid plaque formation in Alzheimer mice. "Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for...
Vitamin D Supplements May Stave Off a Stroke – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Research from Germany suggests that not only could vitamin D levels predict risk of fatal stroke but that supplementation could prevent stroke. Can vitamin D prevent stroke and death? A German study shows low vitamin D levels may...
Words Can Heal – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey M.D., Ph.D. Findings suggest that positive words improve not only your health but the health of all of those around you. One of the most powerful healing tools we have are the everyday words we use. Their meanings and vibrations of their...
Lifestyle Changes Might Help with Alzheimer’s – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Research from around the world suggests that the best approach to Alzheimer's seems to be a healthy lifestyle including a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and regular exercise. In June, the American Alzheimer's Association held...
Lemon Balm Seen to Improve Memory Powers – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Studies have demonstrated that lemon balm enhances the memory and cognitive abilities of young healthy men on standardized performance tests. A few years ago, I planted lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) in my back yard because, I...
Positive Thoughts Can Have an Impact – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey M.D., Ph.D. A number of studies published in respected medical journals show that thinking good thoughts about someone improves that person's health. Someone once told me that the mind is the most powerful creative force in this world and...
Spice from India May be Best for Alzheimer’s Disease – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. If Alzheimer’s disease seems to run in the family, adding curcumin to the diet may be prudent. I have often said that nature provides the best answers to many chronic medical problems, and Alzheimer’s disease is a good...
Our Minds May Control the Flow of Bioenergy – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. There is substantial evidence that our minds can control the flow of our energy - and we can measure it. Although energy-based healing is one the most common medical concepts in the world today, it is a difficult idea for many...
Longevity with Mental Vitality – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Regular exercise, avoiding chronic stress, a diet rich in antioxidants, and supplementation with DHA are likely to yield better mental health. As a society, we are living longer, but is that what we really want? My own personal...
Fish Oil May Prevent Stroke – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Researchers have found that people who eat at least one serving of fish per week have a much lower incidence of stroke, compared to those who do not eat fish. In past articles, I have mentioned the many health benefits of fish...
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