NeuroLife Blog
Young people today are the loneliest generation yet
Young people are more connected than ever thanks to myriad social media and gaming platforms, yet a new study shows they are also the loneliest generation studied. This is troubling … Read More
Target gut microbiome for osteoarthritis and joint pain
Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is the number one cause of disability in the US, afflicting 31 million people. Until now, treatment strategies have been aimed at pain relief but … Read More
Unmanaged depression raises risk of dementia later
Although we are conditioned to see depression as an antidepressant deficiency, the truth is people can have depression for many different reasons. It’s important to figure out the root cause … Read More
Feeling alone with Hashimoto’s? Celebrities have it too
One of the worst things about an autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism is how alone it can make you feel. Most autoimmune diseases do not have outwardly obvious symptoms. … Read More
It’s important to find the cause of dizziness and vertigo
Vertigo can seemingly come out of nowhere and feel life-threatening, making it scary to drive or walk down the stairs. The bad news is there are many causes of dizziness … Read More
Do you have chemical sensitivities? Tips for improving
Do perfumes or heavy fragrance make you gag or trigger your inflammation or autoimmune symptoms? Do scented products, gasoline fumes, car exhaust, tire stores, new rugs or carpet, or other … Read More
Withdrawals from antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds serious
The drug companies won’t call it withdrawal, but “discontinuation syndrome” is a serious and sometimes debilitating problem for many people trying to wean off antidepressant or anti-anxiety meds. What’s worse, … Read More
Antacid and antibiotics raise allergy risk in children
Addressing the root cause of your child’s acid reflux or frequent illnesses instead of a pharmaceutical quick fix could save you both bigger headaches down the road — a large … Read More
Want to improve and maintain your brain? Walk often — in nature
While popular brain training gadgets and apps have their place, don’t overlook an age-old strategy to optimize brain health: Walking. Humans are unique from the rest of the animal kingdom … Read More
Dyslexia is more an auditory disorder than a visual disorder
We naturally think of dyslexia as a visual problem with reading, but the neurological root cause reveals something different — it’s actually a disorder with auditory, or hearing, processing. Dyslexia … Read More