Three Supplement Recommendations for the Fall Season

With the fall season comes changes in temperatures and the onset of cold and flu season.  It is well documented in the scientific literature that proper nutrition and proper supplementation can boost your immune system to help fight off those nasty bugs.  I have three recommendations for you to keep you healthy in this season. […]

Nutrition and Depression Part 3

In my previous post, I discussed how Omega 3 Fatty Acid and B Vitamins can help to fight depression.  Research has also shown that several minerals are involved in fighting depression as well. Iron – Iron deficient anemia has been shown to be associated with increased fatigue, apathy, and depression. Calcium – Anti-depression drugs can […]

Nutrition and Depression Part 2

In my previous post, I discussed how proteins and carbohydrates can help to fight depression.  There are many other types of nutrients that are involved in fighting depression as well. Omega 3 Fatty Acids – Previously on this blog, I have discussed how Omega 3 Fatty Acids can help to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, and can […]

Nutrition and Depression Part 1

  With the recent death of Robin Williams, I wanted to understand the links between proper nutrition and depression.  While it has long been known that there are many documented links between nutrition and depression, I wanted to review which specific foods were involved.  With this post and with more in the future, let me […]

Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Alzheimer’s Disease

  According to a recent study published in the journal Neurology, there is a clear link between Vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk for Alzheimer’s Disease.  Older adults who are moderately deficient in Vitamin D has a 53% increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease, while adults who were severely deficient had a 125% increased […]

Omega 3 Fish Oil and Alzheimer’s Disease

  Omega 3 Fish Oil has been well documented to have many beneficial effects on overall health.  However, a recent study of 819 people published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia,  showed that regular consumption of fish oil supplements caused a significant reduction in both brain atrophy and cognitive function in older adults. The studies […]