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February 25, 2015

One of the major themes of Brain Maker (http://bit.ly/BrainMaker) is that it’s t...

One of the major themes of Brain Maker (http://bit.ly/BrainMaker) is that it���s time to focus on preventing brain diseases. http://bit.ly/1JHStPy


Why We Shouldn���t Focus on Developing Alzheimer���s Treatments
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Alzheimer���s disease affects some 5.4 million Americans, and according to a recent report from the RAND Corporation, costs Americans in the neighborhood of $200 billion each year to care for those afflicted.
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Published on February 25, 2015 11:49

February 24, 2015

Embrace change. http://bit.ly/1Fpv6UD

Embrace change. http://bit.ly/1Fpv6UD


For a New Beginning
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I found this poem ("For a New Beginning" by John O'Donohue) to be greatly inspirational in dealing with making life changes. - Dr. Perlmutter
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February 23, 2015

Gut bugs may be making you fat. http://bit.ly/17OtMiT

Gut bugs may be making you fat. http://bit.ly/17OtMiT


Dramatic Weight Gain After Fecal Transplant
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FMT has proven itself to be the most effective treatment for C. diff infection, often actually caused by antibiotic administration, and weight loss.
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Published on February 23, 2015 12:12

February 22, 2015

We now understand that inflammatory markers, the same that we see elevated in he...

We now understand that inflammatory markers, the same that we see elevated in heart disease are also elevated in the depressed patient.

So the question is: If depression is an inflammatory disorder then where does the inflammation come from?

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Depression, The Microbiome & Leaky Gut
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Published on February 22, 2015 08:13

February 21, 2015

Great to guest on Gerri Willis' "The Willis Report" on Fox Business yesterday. M...

Great to guest on

The Willis Report
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Watch videos from The Willis Report with Gerris Willis on Fox Business
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Published on February 21, 2015 08:45

February 20, 2015

Will have the great pleasure of appearing on Gerri Willis' "The Willis Report" o...

Will have the great pleasure of appearing on

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Published on February 20, 2015 11:54

Many thanks to Dr. Daniel Amen for his review of Brain Maker. http://bit.ly/Brai...

Many thanks to Dr. Daniel Amen for his review of Brain Maker. http://bit.ly/BrainMaker


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Published on February 20, 2015 09:41

February 19, 2015

e-Cigarettes: cancer by another name? http://bit.ly/1MAhVFT

e-Cigarettes: cancer by another name? http://bit.ly/1MAhVFT


The Hidden Dangers of E-Cigarettes
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The risk of developing cancer from e-cigarette toxins, compared to the risk of cancer from smoking traditional cigarettes, may be up to 15 times higher.
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Published on February 19, 2015 09:55

February 18, 2015

Why turn to an anti-depressant, or anti-anxiety medication, when a probiotic cou...

Why turn to an anti-depressant, or anti-anxiety medication, when a probiotic could reduce anxiety just as well? http://bit.ly/1AkLxjX


How Probiotics May Ward Off Depression And Anxiety
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In recent years, neuroscientists have become increasingly interested in the idea that there may be a powerful link between the human brain and gut bacteria. And while a growing body of research has provided evidence of the brain-gut connection, most ...
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Published on February 18, 2015 09:32