Category Archives: Mental Clarity

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Adult ADHD Treatments:Pros and Cons

Several of my patients have attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). It can be a frustrating condition to live with and, usually, prescription medications seem like the only recourse.  However, as I share with my ADHD patients, there are some things you should know about the pros and cons of ADHD medications and alternative methods of treating the condition and I’d like to share those with you here today on this informative natural health news publication. ADHD – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW If you’ve been diagnosed… Read More

Wellness Topic: Articles, Mental Clarity

Enjoy the Outdoors Again with Natural Allergy Solutions

There is nothing sweeter than that first wisp of spring air wafting through an open window or the first time you hear the crackle of fall leaves under your feet. Unfortunately, for more than 35 million Americans, these simple pleasures have come to herald another season of discomfort due to allergies. Read More

Wellness Topic: General Health, Men's Health, Mental Clarity, Women's Health

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Spas

When you have a couple hours to yourself, what is the perfect way to relax and recharge? When I ask my male patients this question, I hear answers like, “watch the game and have a beer,” or “shoot hoops with the guys.” When I ask the same question of my female patients, they laugh out loud. Then, they explain that having ten minutes to themselves, much less a few hours, is an extremely rare occurrence. Read More

Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, Articles, General Health, Mental Clarity, Women's Health
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Boost Your Brain Power And Memory Over 40!

Frequently my over-40 patients start getting a little anxious when they begin experiencing “brain fog” and forgetting some things like a name, where they put their keys, appointments, if they took their medications, etc. They fear these lapses may be symptoms of Alzheimer or some other brain-disease. I assure them that, about 95% of the time, most of these memory episodes are not due to some serious brain process. Rather, they are likely due to just the usual memory and cognition (ability to perceive and… Read More

Wellness Topic: Mental Clarity
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Good Brain Health Equals a Young,Vibrant You!

When I discuss fitness with my patients, they’re often surprised when I tell them they need to also consider the fitness of their brain too. Many people don’t know that a healthy brain not only helps sharpen their memory but it also helps prevent other diseases as well. Today, I’d like to share with you some things I recommend to my patients to keep their brain fit. These include nutrition, little games you can fit into a few minutes of your day, and longer “exercises”… Read More

Wellness Topic: Mental Clarity
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Good Brain Health Equals A Young,Vibrant You!

When I discuss fitness with my patients, they’re often surprised when I tell them they need to also consider the fitness of their brain too. Many people don’t know that a healthy brain not only helps sharpen their memory but it also helps prevent other diseases as well. Today, I’d like to share with you some things I recommend to my patients to keep their brain fit. These include nutrition, little games you can fit into a few minutes of your day, and longer “exercises”… Read More

Wellness Topic: Mental Clarity
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Part I: Aging And Memory Loss

“My memory seems to be going” is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients these days. From losing keys, forgetting appointments, birthdays, anniversaries, where the car was parked, these little lapses in memory are fairly common. When my patients experience these memory glitches, they ask me, “Am I getting old?” My answer to them is both yes and no. While it’s true that our brains start showing signs of aging around age 40, these momentary lapses of memory are more a sign… Read More

Wellness Topic: Mental Clarity
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Part II: Prescription Drugs And Your Memory

In Part I of Memory and Aging, I explained to you how growing older can affect your memory. I also gave you some brain-healthy things you can do to keep that incredible shoulder-top computer retrieving all its data well into your advanced years. Here in Part II, I would like to talk to you about prescription drugs, and the impact they can have on your brain function and your memory. Then we’ll talk about some natural supplements and how they can help you retain more… Read More

Wellness Topic: Mental Clarity
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Where Did I Leave My Keys?

You know that feeling, the one when you walk into a room looking for something, and completely forget what it was or why you are there. When these memory slip-ups occur, you start to worry about dementia, or worse – Alzheimer’s. I’d like to talk about these ‘senior moments’ and show that memory disorders aren’t as uncontrollable as they seem and that there are many things you can do to help yourself. According to the Mayo Clinic, dementia isn’t a specific disease; it is a… Read More

Wellness Topic: Mental Clarity
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What You Should Eat To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease affects over 13 million people worldwide. Many of my patients fear this most common form of dementia, and with good reason. The disease is not completely understood, and it is not possible to predict who will fall victim. With treatment costs for Alzheimer’s topping 100 billion dollars in the United States alone, the medical community is eager to unlock the mysteries of this disease. In my review of recent studies on Alzheimer’s, I found plenty of promising news. A handful of studies show… Read More

Wellness Topic: Mental Clarity