Nutrition

This Nutrient is Absolutely Essential to Brain Health – And Most People are Deficient

By |2019-10-29T07:32:18-04:00October 28th, 2019|Nutrition|

Frequent readers of this site know that throughout the years I’ve shared piles of evidence linking a healthy, nutrient-rich diet with optimal brain function. But I recently discovered there’s one nutrient that we all seem to be lacking and this deficiency inflicts terrible damage to our brains… This is not an instance of a “nice-to-have” [...]

This Memory Nutrient has a Strange Source

By |2019-09-27T08:32:37-04:00September 27th, 2019|Nutrition|

Some of the most powerful nutrients yet discovered for ensuring a sharper, stronger memory are made naturally by your own body. I’m talking about nutrients like enzymes and vitamin D. Recently, scientists uncovered another naturally occurring nutrient that could eventually be accepted as a potent brain-saver. In fact, it looks to be a powerful new [...]

This Gift of the Grape Can Protect Memory and May Fight Depression

By |2019-09-09T15:00:30-04:00September 9th, 2019|Nutrition|

A nutrient that gets a lot of attention for slowing down aging is now also being recognized for the good things it does for your brain and mood. Those good things include improving memory, protecting neurons from the kind of destruction that leads to Parkinson’s disease, and also potentially stopping the cellular processes that lead [...]

NAC is Proven Effective Against Brain Problems

By |2021-05-10T13:25:20-04:00August 23rd, 2019|Nutrition|

I was a late convert to the wonders of NAC (N-acetyl cysteine), a well-known nutrient. Somehow I overlooked it. But now I’m a full believer and proselytizer. I got religion when I learned that NAC is perhaps the most effective way to boost your glutathione levels, one of the most important markers for how long [...]

This Little-Discussed Nutrient is a Priceless Brain Food

By |2019-08-16T06:43:18-04:00August 16th, 2019|Nutrition|

Your brain needs to be protected from itself. That’s because your brain is a workaholic, always chugging along overtime, relaying messages from neuron to neuron. Those messages are whirling around you brain right now as you read this article. And to keep those messages moving requires a prodigious amount of cellular energy. The brain makes [...]

This Old Standby is One of the Best Things You Can do for Your Brain

By |2019-08-02T06:31:33-04:00August 2nd, 2019|Nutrition|

Back in 1970, Nobel Prizewinner Linus Pauling made headlines when he said large amounts of vitamin C could cure or prevent the common cold. It was probably the first introduction most Americans had to “alternative” medicine, especially the supplement side of it. Now millions of people take all kinds of supplements. Back then it was [...]

Drug/Nutrient/Beverage Mix Reverses Memory Loss

By |2019-07-19T06:45:38-04:00July 19th, 2019|Nutrition|

Three decades ago, pharmacist and cancer researcher Ross Pelton, PhD, described a certain combination of two ingredients as "the most potent memory enhancing therapy yet discovered." Today, with a few tweaks to the formula, Frank Shallenberger, MD, a pioneer and leader in the field of integrative medicine, makes an even bolder claim. Patients with early [...]

Your Spice Cabinet is Full of Brain “Medicines” Besides Curcumin

By |2019-07-01T10:10:27-04:00July 1st, 2019|Nutrition|

In these pages we’ve let you know that sage, cinnamon, turmeric, and saffron are all powerful brain boosters. Sage is so potent, it’s an ingredient in a brain supplement from our sister company, Green Valley Natural Solutions. We’ve also written up rosemary, another herb I recommend for brain health. It’s good for way more than [...]

Let Coffee Make You Brilliant

By |2019-06-25T07:37:08-04:00June 24th, 2019|Nutrition|

If you’re a fan of caffeine like me, you’re well aware of its power to enhance cognition. It obviously gives you energy, but that’s not what I’m talking about. Beyond all the get-up-and-go, I find the great ideas come fast and furious. At least I think they’re great at the time. And most of them [...]

This Vitamin Is Vital for Protecting Your Brain and Nerves

By |2019-05-24T15:40:33-04:00May 24th, 2019|Nutrition|

In looking into the importance of a vitamin you need to keep your brain and nerve tissue healthy, I’ve had to wonder – when is a widespread lack of a nutrient a national emergency? Because every time I investigate the importance of vitamin B12, I’m reminded that millions of people – millions! – don’t get [...]

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