Is Alzheimer’s Affected By Diet?
Many people may have heard of the Mediterranean diet and its connection to Alzheimer's, but recent studies have continued to show that the right foods can help improve our cognitive function. Building molecular pathways and giving your brain essential nutrients starts with a well-balanced diet. Eating patterns and the frequency of the foods you eat can also impact your risk of Alzheimer's, which is much harder to change in adults who have been eating processed foods their entire lives. Let’s look at how certain foods can increase or decrease your risk of Alzheimer's, what your brain needs to remain sharp, and tips for changing your food intake.
Read MoreNeurotransmitters 101: How Brain Chemicals Impact Your Health
Our brains are pretty incredible places - they respond to our environment, perpetuate bodily functions, and impact our emotions and mood all by using what’s known as neurotransmitters. You may have heard the term before but are unfamiliar with their role, not only in your mind, but throughout the rest of your body. We’ve put together a guide to understanding the main types of neurotransmitters, their functions, and the impacts on different parts of your health.
Read MoreYou Are What You Eat: The Role of Nutrition in Whole-Body Health
Functional medicine is a holistic, patient-centered approach to healthcare that recognizes that the body’s systems are interconnected, affecting each other in often surprising ways. Nutrition is a foundational principle of this philosophy, recognizing that the food we eat has a profound impact on whole-body health and well-being and plays a pivotal role in the prevention […]
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