February 19, 2010 | Filed under: Brain Health, Dr Cohen, General Interest
Dr. Datis Kharrazian, author of Why Do I still Have Thyroid Symptoms, lectured on the complexities of the “Neuroendocrine – Immune Axis of Andropause”. This is a more complete (although more complex way) of looking at Andropause as it relates to the nervous system, the hormonal system and the immune system rather than just a side affect of aging.
Someone you know has Andropause.
Some common symptoms are:
- Lack of motivation
- Overweight
- They get tired quickly
- Lacks follow through
- Low libido
- Decreased enjoyment with activities that use to be fun
- Fall asleep after dinner
- Experience brain fog
- Forget where you park your car or where you put your keys
Many people write these symptoms off but they are clear signs there is something wrong. Sometimes testosterone replacement may be fitting but often times it provides a brief honeymoon of improvements and then the benefits vanish or even worsen because they aren’t looking into the cause of why testosterone dropped (no it’s not just because the person is getting old).
There is another holistic approach that works using laboratory testing and research based supplementation and lifestyle modifications.
Contact Dr. Andrew Cohen, DC if you know someone who might benefit from feeling rejuvenated again. But it’s important to note that typically these people don’t make the move them self although they are on a slippery slope to Alzheimer the research shows so if someone you love maybe suffering from Andropause make sure it is addressed quickly.
October 26, 2009 | Filed under: Brain Health, General Interest, Kids
These results from the Interphone study follow closely on research published in the Oct 13 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, which reviewed existing research on the association between cell phones and brain tumors. It found that when just the well-done studies were included, there was an 18% increased risk of brain tumors in cell phone users, and that they tended to occur on the side of the head that the cell phone was used most.
There’s no argument that cell phones emit an electromagnetic field, a form of microwave radiation, that enters the brain when the cell phone is held against the ear, and there’s good research showing that the field does affect brain function. Although research has not shown that short term cell phone use causes cancer, a large population study from Sweden has shown that people who use cell phones for more than ten years on the same side of the head have a 40% higher risk of certain types of brain tumors. The Interphone study adds to this evidence. Cell phone users can distance the brain from electromagnetic fields by using the speaker phone function, a headset, or by texting.
-The Examiner
I suspect similar results will be found with bluetooth devices, for the same reason, therefore I suggest limiting your use to only when you’re speaking on the phone or better yet us a wired headset.
These cell phone studies are very alarming considering many children get cell phones at a very young age (as their brain is still developing) and we all know they love to talk on the phone.
September 8, 2009 | Filed under: Brain Health, General Interest
DHA has demonstrated:
- enhanced cell fluidity
- neuronal signaling
- neuronal dendrite growth
- support brain function
- reduced inflammation
- decreased incidence of neurodegenerative conditions in certain conditions
Translation- your brain works better according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Just to reiterate with another study published in Neuroscience, long-term dietary DHA consumption has exhibited the ability to improve both short-term and long-term memory.
