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April 27, 2014

Learn how you can build a powerful brain with sunlight! Read my report here: htt...

Learn how you can build a powerful brain with sunlight! Read my report here: http://bit.ly/1hDF72Y


How Sunshine Builds a Better Brain
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Growth hormone for the brain. What a concept. Truth is, science has indeed identified a protein that does exactly that. It’s called brain-derived neurotrophic hormone (BDNF). While this may sound compelling in name and implication, let’s take a step back and look at what the science tells us about t…
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Published on April 27, 2014 07:30

April 26, 2014

We can choose to create happiness, no drugs needed! Read this fascinating report...

We can choose to create happiness, no drugs needed! Read this fascinating report here: http://bit.ly/1lS1xG2


How to Choose Happiness: The Neurochemical Basis
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By: Austin Perlmutter, Medical Student, Miller School of Medicine Happiness is tough to find. We seek it out in our accomplishments, relationships, experiences, and our possessions. When this doesn’t pan out we turn to medication. But what if there was a way to create happiness, independent of any e…
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Published on April 26, 2014 07:10

April 25, 2014

The GMO-gluten link. A captivating conversation. http://bit.ly/1pyiVBe

The GMO-gluten link. A captivating conversation. http://bit.ly/1pyiVBe


Institute for Responsible Technology - Can Genetically Engineered Foods Trigger Gluten Sensitivity?
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Experts agree that the recent increase in gluten-related disorders cannot be explained by genetics alone and that there must be some environmental trigger. In this video, Jeffrey Smith, internationally recognized expert on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and Tom Malterre, expert in clinical n…
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Published on April 25, 2014 09:15

April 24, 2014

Is there ever an appropriate time to use statins? Find out in my latest blog pos...

Is there ever an appropriate time to use statins? Find out in my latest blog post: http://bit.ly/1hprQzl


Should Statin Drugs Ever be Used?
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I recently had the opportunity to participate in a round table discussion focused on the topic of statin medications used to lower cholesterol. As many of you are now aware, a new set of “guidelines” developed by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology was recently issued i…
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Published on April 24, 2014 10:00

April 23, 2014

I hope you can find time today to listen to my recent conversation with Dr. Jose...

I hope you can find time today to listen to my recent conversation with

A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Mercola
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Many of you viewed my interview with Dr. Mercola last year. Just recently, Dr. Mercola and I spoke again, and our conversation is one you need to hear. Here, we dive deeper into the topics discussed in Grain Brain, from proper diet to the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease, but we also go well beyond the…
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Published on April 23, 2014 07:47

April 22, 2014

Finally some sanity in nutritional labeling! Read more in Austin Perlmutter's bl...

Finally some sanity in nutritional labeling! Read more in Austin Perlmutter's blog post, now up on our website: http://bit.ly/1gOYxTd


FDA’s Nutrition Facts Are Changing
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After 20 years, the FDA has plans for a major overhaul of the Nutrition Facts label. This is a big deal, as the sticker is required on the majority of American packaged foods. In reality, the Nutrition Facts label represents one of the best sources of information on our groceries. The FDA claims its…
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Published on April 22, 2014 08:00

April 21, 2014

“Grain Brain...probably the most comprehensive book on disease I have read…ever....

“Grain Brain...probably the most comprehensive book on disease I have read…ever."

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Is grain to blame for your health problems?
How celiac, diabetes and other brain dysfunctions can be caused by the grains you eat
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Published on April 21, 2014 08:37

April 20, 2014

Reducing inflammation is crucial not only for you, but also for your child. Find...

Reducing inflammation is crucial not only for you, but also for your child. Find out why on my blog: http://bit.ly/1gZhc29


How Inflammation Affects the Developing Brain
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I have posted several blogs relating the fundamental role of inflammation to neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Indeed, this is one of the central themes of Grain Brain. That said, we’ve also got to take a look at the role of inflammation in the developing brain because t…
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Published on April 20, 2014 07:06

April 19, 2014

New study finds that if diabetes is developed in middle age, it may lead to brai...

New study finds that if diabetes is developed in middle age, it may lead to brain cell loss later in life. Further reason to monitor your diet. http://bit.ly/1jgJWlj


Diabetes in Middle Age May Lead to Brain Cell Loss Later in Life
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People who develop diabetes and high blood pressure in middle age are more likely to have brain cell loss and other damage to the brain, as well as problems with memory and thinking skills, than people who never have diabetes or high blood pressure or who develop it in old age, according to a new st…
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Published on April 19, 2014 12:30

April 18, 2014

Overweight and wonder why? Could be your gut bacteria. Find out more on my blog:...

Overweight and wonder why? Could be your gut bacteria. Find out more on my blog: http://bit.ly/Rw0kae


Your Health Depends on Your Gut Bacteria
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As we watch America’s waistline continue to expand, and along with it the perpetual increase in diseases associated with this increased incidence of obesity, it’s really important to identify potential causes associated with this issue. No doubt, our lust for sugar and carbs is playing a central rol…
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Published on April 18, 2014 15:04