NeuroLife Blog
Fail a sobriety test while sober? Your brain is in trouble
Even if you don’t drink or, heaven forbid, drive drunk, it’s still worth conducting a sobriety test on yourself while sober. This can give you valuable information about your brain … Read More
Memory slipping? This brain chemical may be low
If your memory is starting to slip, if you get lost on common routes while driving, or if you find your brain isn’t working the way it used to, it … Read More
Pregnancy or postpartum can trigger hypothyroidism
For many women, the onset of their hypothyroid symptoms began either during pregnancy or just after. Most of these women went on to be diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease … Read More
Want your kid to be a happy adult? Get them into nature
Parents want their children to grow into healthy, happy adults. But a recent study shows they may be missing out on a powerful ingredient to help make that happen: Plenty … Read More
Pollutants lower sperm counts in dogs and humans
Infertility has been a growing problem over the last three decades, with most of the attention focused on women’s reproduction. However, 40 to 50 percent of cases of infertility are … Read More
New study shows processed foods shorten your life
A new study shows regularly eating processed foods — the staple of most western diets — can shorten your life. In functional medicine, we know from the published research that … Read More
The best fat for your brain: DHA in fish and algae oil
Fish oil capsules tout their ratios of DHA and EPA. But DHA and EPA offer different benefits and the ratio between these two matters when it comes to brain health. … Read More
How to support your brain’s “happiness” chemical
Many people take SSRI antidepressants for depression. However, it’s important to ask why you are feeling depression in the first place. Many important research strides have been made linking chronic … Read More
Low motivation, self-worth, or tolerance to stress? Check your dopamine
When a person has low self-esteem, low motivation, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, and is prone to temperamental outbursts, it’s common to pin that on some deep-rooted psychological issue. Although … Read More
Gut bacteria play a role in anorexia; eating disorders
People with eating disorders such as anorexia simply do not experience hunger and satiety in the same way people who have a healthy relationship with food do. New research suggests … Read More