Reading Time: 3 minutesBeat Unwanted Weight Gain By Dr. John Poothullil, MD Lowering blood sugar numbers does not always mean fixing diabetes. Modern medicine often focuses on controlling glucose with medication. Drugs like insulin and metformin can lower blood sugar, but they do not explain why blood sugar rose in the first place. If the diet continues to drive overeating, blood sugar will keep rising, and medication doses will keep increasing. This treats the symptom, not the cause. Blood sugar rises when the system is overwhelmed by repeated glucose spikes. Those spikes come…
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Your Brain Has Been Working Overtime
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Denise Billen-Mejia, MD (retired), Consulting Hypnotist If you live with chronic pain, you have probably been told — or at least made to feel — that something is wrong with you. That your body has broken down. That your brain is misfiring. That the pain is somehow your fault, or in your head, or something you simply have to manage. I want to suggest a different way of looking at it. Your brain has been working overtime. Here is what I mean by that. Pain is not…
Read MoreSuperfoods and the Prefrontal Cortex for Better Focus
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe prefrontal cortex, located at the very front of the brain, is responsible for higher-order cognitive functions like decision-making, attention, and self-control. Maintaining its health is essential for staying focused and making sound decisions. In this article, we’ll examine how certain superfoods support the prefrontal cortex and improve cognitive performance. The Role of the Prefrontal Cortex The prefrontal cortex governs executive functions, which include organizing thoughts, planning, and regulating emotions. This area of the brain is highly energy-intensive, requiring a constant supply of nutrients to function optimally. Top Superfoods for…
Read MoreBoost Your Brain Health With Superfoods!
Reading Time: 2 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Coach Terry & Zita to provide another commentary in a series. The Coach Terry & Zita Commentaries Superfoods are a game-changer for brain health, as Zita and Terry highlight in their engaging video. From the memory-boosting power of blueberries to the mood-enhancing properties of turmeric, these foods nourish key areas of the brain like the hippocampus and amygdala. Their casual yet informative presentation makes complex…
Read MoreUnderstanding Omega 3, 6, and 9: Essential Fatty Acids for Health
Reading Time: 2 minutesEssential fatty acids play a crucial role in our overall health, from brain function to heart health. Let’s explore the unique benefits and sources of Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA, are perhaps the most celebrated of the group. Found abundantly in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines, these nutrients are essential for brain development, reducing inflammation, and supporting cardiovascular health. Plant sources include flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts, though these contain ALA, which must be converted by the body into…
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