Tag Archives: Brain Health

On my Facebook page I’ve shared a couple of articles cautioning against the use of statins because of their effect on brain health. I received a comment that suggested statins might actually decrease the risk of dementia. From what I … Continue reading →

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I have emphasized the anti-inflammatory, low glycemic and healthy microbiome goals of a good diet, all of which in turn facilitates brain health. These goals sometimes are at odds. Some fruits curb inflammation but are high glycemic, other fruits are … Continue reading →

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I consider a supplement as something you can’t get from your normal food diet. For many years the only supplement I took was glucosamine for my overused joints. Now that I’m covering all bases on my Brain Health Checklist, Cindy … Continue reading →

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Microbiome refers to the flora and fauna taking up residence in your gut. What? With all the digested goodies down there you didn’t think some living things would evolve to share in the bounty? As it turns out this gut … Continue reading →

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Glycemic is a high-falutin’ term for blood sugar. Hypoglycemic means too little blood sugar, hyperglycemic means too much blood sugar, which is a consequence of diabetes. Blood sugar provides an energy source for the body. Low blood sugar means too … Continue reading →

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Eliminate all sugar and processed food from your otherwise varied diet. There, I’ve told you everything you need to know. Oh, yeah, and you should drink red wine in moderation instead of beer or liquor. If you must know what … Continue reading →

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Overall diet objectives begins my brain health checklist. Simply put the diet needs to provide the best nutrients for brain health function and the best protection from harm. Using Dr. Dale Bredesen’s Therapeutic System as a guide I will dive … Continue reading →