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Inflammation: What is it? How can I reduce it?

Inflammation affects the nervous system and plays a leading role in your body’s defenses. In some cases, long-term, low-grade chronic inflammation contributes to autoimmune neurological diseases like dementia. Our knowledge of the brain-body connection is evolving, and researchers have shown that reducing systematic inflammation in the body can help to decrease the risk and severity […]

Hormone support: Protecting your body against the far-reaching consequences of hormonal imbalances

Discover a newly approved treatment option for Alzheimer’s disease

Macrominerals and trace minerals: What are they? What do they do? How do we get more?

We may be unique, but there’s one thing we all have in common: our bodies need vitamins and minerals to keep us fit, healthy, and thriving. Our bodies are exceptional – they produce many of the core nutrients we need to function. But minerals are not produced by the body. We can only get minerals […]

Tracking your progress: Our unique Neuro Fitness Assessment

As a neurologist, I conduct what’s called a neurological exam with my patients. This assessment has several components, each evaluating a different facet of our neurological health. First, I look at my patients’ mental status, including their alertness, memory, and mood. Next, I test their motor system, their strength, muscle tone, and bulk. I do […]

Level up your supplements with the Radical Protection Group

Supplements make getting the nutrients your mind and body need to thrive easy and convenient, but not all supplements yield the same results. My Radical Protection Group of expert-engineered supplements are on a whole different level than your stock-standard drug store products. They look after your brain, give you access to critical antioxidants, and support your […]

Fighting magnesium, zinc, and B vitamin deficiencies

After many years of testing patients in my Brain Tune Up! program , I discovered just how prevalent magnesium, zinc, and B vitamin deficiencies are – especially among those living with a neurological condition. And that’s not to mention people whose levels are below optimal but not technically deficient. These vital nutrients support everything from […]

The power of individualized, patient-centered healthcare

Maybe you’re experiencing joint pain or having difficulty remembering things, so you do what most people would do – visit your doctor. Your doctor asks you some questions and performs some exams. Then, they diagnose you and prescribe medication. The medication helps. You don’t feel 100 percent like yourself, but your symptoms have improved, and […]

Finding freedom with a health and life coach

When health challenges stand in the way of the life you want, are you prepared to face that hurdle on your own? When your brain or body is not working the way it should, are you able to get yourself back on track without help? Have you read countless books about health and well-being, but […]

Redefining Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s has no cure. That’s what many of the 6.2 million Americans living with the disease have come to accept, but it’s only one side of the story. Alzheimer’s Disease has a pre-clinical stage of one to two decades. Suppose neurologists like myself could diagnose healthy, young, and cognitively normal individuals without symptoms in that pre-clinical […]