Book review of The Ageless Brain by Dr. Dale Bredesen discussing functional medicine strategies to prevent Alzheimer’s and support long-term brain health

Hopeful, practical insights on protecting and strengthening brain health from Dr. Dale Bredesen’s latest book, The Ageless Brain

Dale Bredesen, a pioneer in the functional neurology world and a leader in Alzheimer’s prevention and reversal research, published The Ageless Brain just this year. Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss are diagnoses often fraught with fear—right up there with cancer. If you’ve had a loved one affected by this memory-robbing disease, you know exactly what …

Activating your Vagus Nerve!

“There is NO Healing in a Sympathetic Dominant State”. There is no out-supplementing a sympathetic state. This was a major theme and take home from a recent functional medicine retreat I was fortunate enough to attend in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The body wants to survive before it will let you thrive…every …

The BEST Genetics test out there

My pick for sure… So I’ve been diving into genetics testing lately and had the privilege of learning from the lead researcher from the genetics company, 3×4 Genetics. I am very impressed with the science behind their report and the clinical usefulness of the data. I thought this month I would explain what they do …

Beyond Tariffs: How Inflammation may be more at the roots of your anxiety..

Sure, there have been a LOT of changes in the news this year—anxiety-provoking headlines, social media posts, and emails everywhere. I’ve noticed more people struggling with increasing anxiety, so I wanted to touch on this topic in today’s newsletter. Anxiety vs. Worry: What’s the Difference? It’s important to understand that anxiety is not the same …

NoroVirus Prep Kit

Unless you’ve had your head in the sand for the past couple months, you’ve likely noticed (or experienced) that the ‘stomach bug’ has been circulating like crazy. The typical stomach bug is most commonly caused by the Norovirus and causes Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea–not fun! Handwashing is paramount to prevent you from spreading it to …

What I learned from the ‘Father of Biohacking’

I got the opportunity last month to go to a functional medicine and compounding pharmacy conference where one of the keynote speakers was none other than Dave Asprey. For those that don’t know, Dave is considered the ‘father of the biohacking’ movement. Biohacking the idea of using any and all tools, whether lifestyle or technology …

Drink Up!..Like your Bones depend on it!

A key component that can happen as women start to enter peri-menopause and menopause is a loss of bone health, often diagnosed as osteopenia or even osteoporosis. While you may have heard that good bone health is easy; just take a Calcium with some Vitamin D pill and your good to go; It’s WAY more …

Want Your Memory back?–start with an app!

I was fortunate enough to have gone on a functional medicine retreat this past weekend–Four days in beautiful Asheville, NC. One of the greatest things that came out of it was a ‘rule’ to turn off our phones for the entire trip . I knew that I have been a slave to my device for …

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Caffeine and Alternatives to get your buzz!

Caffeine Alternatives! Today, let’s dive into the stimulating world of caffeine and unravel its effects on adrenal health and detoxification. As we sip our morning brew or enjoy that midday pick-me-up, it’s crucial to understand how caffeine can influence our bodies beyond just a jolt of energy. First off, let’s talk adrenal health. Our adrenal …