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Exercise and Brain Health

June 18, 2021

Blog, Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Exercise, Healthy Life, Running

[caption id="attachment_4816" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dr. Amy Fletcher[/caption] As we age maintaining a sharp mind gains increasing priority. We devote a lot of time focusing on optimal nutrition, gut health, immune support, and chronic disease prevention. Over the past several decades, our understanding of the brain and neurocognitive health has dramatically expanded. We are becoming more aware of the key factors that help determine the health of the brain. One of the most important factors for optimal brain health is a compound known as BDNF. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, is a primary brain protein or neurotrophin that directly influences brain function as well as peripheral nerve function and mental health. One way to think about BDNF is as a “brain fertilizer”. It helps to optimize how your brain works...

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Why essential fatty acids are important to brain health

June 1, 2021

Health, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Most commonly found in fish, essential fatty acids play an important role in brain health and are the building blocks necessary for your body to function properly. Many experts discuss the positive impact of these fats on the cardiovascular and immune systems, but essential fatty acids impact neurocognitive health as well. Essential Fatty Acids and Brain Health Essential Fatty Acids are vital to brain health from conception into old age. The addition of this fat in the diets of pregnant women led to higher IQ and cognitive abilities in infants. It also was found to improve the vision of newborns. But the benefits don’t apply only to pregnancy. Essential Fatty Acids can slow cognitive decline, improve vision, and are essential to normal brain functioning at any age. A 2018...

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Brain-Healthy Lentil Soup

December 3, 2019

Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Weight Management

Christina Ferrare recently published a book called Food for Thought which contains brain-healthy recipes. We're sharing one of her tasty recipes: South African Red Lentil Soup with Spiced Oil SPICED OIL: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small garlic clove smashed 2 teaspoons dried mint, crumbled 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro INSTRUCTIONS: Add all of the ingredients into a Mason jar or small glass container with a lid. Shake well and set aside at room temperature until ready to use. SOUP: 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped fine 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper 1 tablespoon of ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth 2 cups...

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Are You Metabolically Healthy?

January 30, 2024

Health, Health Hints, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Uncategorized

When Americans are asked if they are metabolically healthy, 75% of them will answer yes; however, a recent study (2022) done at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health showed that the metabolic health of Americans is “alarmingly low”. In fact, in the study of over 8700 individuals, the researchers found that only 12% of Americans were metabolically healthy. That means over 1 in 8 or 88% have some degree of cardiometabolic dysfunction. Cardiometabolic dysfunction is based on elevations of blood sugar and insulin, triglycerides, lipids, or blood pressure. The study researchers claimed several reasons for the findings, but one of the most remarkable was that less than 37% were aware of their personal findings despite having regular care. Many patients...

Motivation: The connection between Body & Brain

October 31, 2023

Monday Motivation, Motivation

Dr. Palermo talks about how things happening in the body can affect brain health in this week's Motivation. For example, if you are B12 deficient, this can present as depression. We are learning that root causes can play a role in mental health disorders. Join us for our yoga + learn class on November 6th to learn more about this important topic. Lifestyle, diet, and daily habits can have a profound effect on your mental health. Let’s discuss some strategies to help you feel more balanced and less overwhelmed. We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class with Suzanne Bergen and end with a short discussion with Thrive physicians. All levels are welcome; modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat! Date: November 6 Time: 6:00p –...

Why Magnesium Matters: FDA Announces New Qualified Health Claim

May 8, 2023

Health Hints, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles, Vitamins

On January 10, 2022, FDA announced in a letter of enforcement discretion a newly qualified health claim for magnesium and reduced risk of high blood pressure. Both health claims and qualified health claims characterize the relationship between a substance and a reduction in risk of contracting a particular disease or health-related condition and are reviewed by FDA through a petition process. Qualified health claims are supported by less evidence than the “significant scientific agreement” standard that governs unqualified health claims. Therefore, qualified health claims require a disclaimer or other qualifying language to avoid misleading consumers as to the strength of the scientific evidence supporting the claim. In January, the FDA reviewed health claims related to magnesium. A review of multiple studies did show some benefits with respect to hypertension, but the...

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This is Stress on Your Brain

April 25, 2023

Health, Lifestyle

[caption id="attachment_4832" align="alignleft" width="300"] Nancy Palermo, MD[/caption] Have you ever been in a stressful situation where you were so overwhelmed you could not think straight? More than likely it was related to your cortisol levels. Cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal glands in times of stress, plays an important role in aiding the body’s response to a stressful situation. When we are in an acute period of stress the body and mind need to be hyper-focused on survival. We remember details about the situation are not important, but when we are constantly stressed and cortisol levels remain high for long periods of time, it can wreak havoc on many organs, including the brain. When the brain is under prolonged stress the limbic system which is composed of the amygdala...

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COVID 19 & Long Hauler: Alterations in Taste, Smell and Brain Fog

August 9, 2022

Dr SG, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Traditional Medical Care

As we are now in our third year of COVID or post-COVID conditions, we are seeing a range of new, returning, or continuing problems that people experience after first being infected with the virus. Most will get better within a few weeks after being infected, but some will have symptoms or new symptoms appearing after four weeks, and these are considered long haulers. People who experience post-COVID conditions can have a multitude of ailments, the most common are the following: Fatigue Shortnessofbreath Cough Heart palpitations Stomach pain Muscle or joint pain Rash The most common neurological symptoms and what I treat the most in the office and will focus on in the article are: Brain fog (difficulty concentrating or thinking) Loss or change of smell (anosmia-loss of smell,...

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The Gut Brain Connection: Your Gut and Brain are More Connected than You Think

May 24, 2022

Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach or hangry when you went too long without eating? We often feel emotions in our gut while poor gut health and chronic intestinal problems influence our mood and cognitive functioning. This is because of the gut-brain connection, one of the primary indicators of overall health. Today, we wanted to cover why this connection exists and the easy steps you can take to improve both your brain and gut health. What is gut-brain health? First off, what exactly is gut-brain health? It’s the idea that your gut health directly impacts your brain health and vice versa. The biochemistry between the brain and the guts means they often communicate with each other, including sending messages back and forth about your mood,...

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Motivation: Gut-brain Connection

May 24, 2022

Monday Motivation, Motivation

Could your anxiety + depression be linked to your gut health? In today’s Motivation, Dr. Fletcher talks about the gut-brain axis. One of the most interesting things that we are learning, is the correlation between your gut health and mood. Learn more in today’s video! https://vimeo.com/713281691 ...

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Exercise and Brain Health

Why essential fatty acids are important to brain health

Brain-Healthy Lentil Soup

Are You Metabolically Healthy?

Motivation: The connection between Body & Brain

Why Magnesium Matters: FDA Announces New Qualified Health Claim

This is Stress on Your Brain

COVID 19 & Long Hauler: Alterations in Taste, Smell and Brain Fog

The Gut Brain Connection: Your Gut and Brain are More Connected than You Think

Motivation: Gut-brain Connection

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