Vitamin D is important for brain health in many ways. It minimizes inflammatory pathways in the brain, regulates oxidative damage through enhancing glutathione production, and inhibits the uptake of reactive oxygen species into nerve cells. Vitamin D also minimizes...
This article was originally written for and published in PALEO Magazine (2015 Vol 5 Issue 6). Paleo and organic produce enthusiasts may assume that their diets are free of unwanted agrochemicals; however, when 300 million pounds of glyphosate-based herbicides...
Why I Went Paleo Many of my patients ask me why I’m on the Paleo diet. I have a lot of good reasons. Crohn’s disease runs in my family. My grandmother had it, and spent the last half of her life with a colostomy bag, and my sister was diagnosed with it when she was...
I’ve been hearing more and more people recommending creatine for neurodegenerative disorders, concussions, and brain health, so, I decided to look into it, and wrote a paper on the subject (a condensed version is below). For those who want the quick and dirty,...
Reposted from last summer just in time for our Dallas heat wave: It took a little bit of time before I connected the dots. Sharp stabbing headache, nausea, whole body muscle fatigue, insatiable thirst, the desire to lay down after having just woken up. I was...
Understanding Essential Fatty Acid Supplements for Brain Health With new products, studies, and conflicting information congesting the internet, the world of supplements can quickly become overwhelming. The following information will help provide specific guidelines...
