Last week we discussed some great super foods for feeding your brain. But what about all the brain-robbing toxins lurking out there? Brain toxicity is a major factor in the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Today, there is no shortage of neurotoxins in our air, food, water, and products. Here are four of the major substances
Many of us grew up hearing from our parents that it was important to eat fish because, well, it’s brain food. It turns out they were right. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association proved that fish is indeed good for the brain and that it may also help prevent
Too many decisions. Too much pressure at work. Too many personal demands. Too much going on without time to rest and restore. A tired brain (sometimes called mental fatigue) is a brain that is unhealthy and has trouble responding well to life’s needs. Tired brain occurs when the brain cannot tolerate all that it’s asked
For thousands of years, Asian cultures have enjoyed the benefits of drinking green tea. Over the past few decades, the western world has discovered these benefits and green tea has gained popularity as a hot or cold beverage. Whether you serve it up in a steaming mug or iced with a shot of your favorite
If you are like me, you want to live a long and healthy life. You want as much good, clear information you can get on how to stay healthy. But why do some populations live well into their 90s and 100s virtually free of chronic diseases while the United States and other western nations are
Ready for part two on your healthy kitchen makeover? Now let’s clean up some more! 1. Remove all the bad fats. Toss any refined cooking oils like corn and soy oils. Trans fats (anything “hydrogenated” like Crisco and margarine) are dangerous as they create inflammation which can cause heart disease and many other ailments. MANY
Wait now…is Dr. T angling for an HGTV show? A kitchen makeover? No, I’m talking about your potentially toxic kitchen and taking some simple steps for a healthy kitchen makeover. The best way to start taking charge of your body’s health is by changing what you put into it. Take all these steps at once
Many people believe that moving into your senior years means illness and disability. Not so! Especially today, aging healthfully can be accomplished by making positive lifestyle changes. Small and simple changes can often produce dramatic results. As we age, our organs just don’t function as well as they once did. Muscles slowly shrink, and our
Do you make these health mistakes? Are you one of those people who tries the latest vitamin or program that just came out? Do you suffer from pain and know in your heart that taking medication isn’t the best thing for you? Do you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning due to
Food and toxins – and the toxins in food – can cause some pretty horrendous headaches. Let’s take a look at a few. Liver or digestion headaches are often called “sick headaches.” You feel mild nausea, fatigue, and you may think you are getting sick. A liver that is not detoxifying the body or a
The popularity of energy drinks is unfortunately on the rise among adolescents and young adults who find themselves in need of higher energy levels to handle the demands of school, work, social life, and more. In 2014, energy drink sales reached nearly $50 billion worldwide according to BeverageDaily.com. Energy drink users may notice increased cognitive performance,
Whether we like it or not, GMOs are a part of the American dietary landscape and they are something we all need to become more informed about. And, and it turns out, learn to avoid. According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association, 70-80% of the food we eat in the United States, both at home and
