Science

The focal point of many of our most debilitating ailments, particularly those that involve brain health, is inflammation. We’ve all experienced inflammation at some point (from a swollen joint to...

It may not be that hard for you to believe, but the quality of your sleep matters for more than just how tired you will or won’t be when you wake up. Drugs aren’t the answer, because they’ll just put you to ...

Over the past few months, I’ve produced several articles for the blog MindBodyGreen, a fantastic resource for anyone interested in learning more about topics and information pertaining to wellness.  You can ...

As I’m sure many of you have heard, the FDA has decided to ban trans fats in our foods. While many have scarcely commented on this laudable action, I think we should take a step back and look at the impli...

One of the most important nutrients/vitamins we have in our body? Vitamin D. In my practice, I always make a point to check Vitamin D levels in my patients, as Vitamin D plays a role in activating over 900 g...

Q: What are the key open questions regarding Alzheimer's disease? A: I think the key issue today in dealing with the epidemic of Alzheimer's disease is what can be done to prevent this disease, a disease fo...

Q: What is neuroplasticity and how does it work? I posted an answer to this question over on IntegrativePractitioner. What follows are snippets from that article. For the whole article see: Making New Conne...

A big fan of his podcast, I was excited to join Jimmy Moore for a special podcast for The Livin' Lad Vida Low-Carb Show. We had a great conversation, and the podcast is the perfect way to whet your appetite ...

Q: What are some ways to avoid getting Alzheimer’s? A: Here are the fundamental keys for reducing your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease, a disease for which there is no treatment. First, dramatically red...

Q: Why, in the last few years, has the number of people with gluten sensitivity skyrocketed? A: There is no doubt that the number of people who are now clearly and significantly sensitive to gluten has incre...