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12 Tips to Optimize Brain Health

by Dr. Gayatri Devi

One of three Americans over age 80 develops Alzheimer’s disease.

Patients and families often ask me what can be done to keep the brain healthy. I have come up with a list of what I consider important in maintaining brain health.

Neurogenesis: How to Change Your Brain

Today we kick off the first in a series of articles by David Perlmutter, MD.

Dr. Perlmutter is a an award-winning pioneer in the field of integrated neurology, and we are honored to share his wisdom here. He is the author of bestselling books including Power Up Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Enlightenment and The Better Brain Book.

Turmeric – New Hope for Tendinitis

A derivative of a common spice found in Indian curries offers hope of a new treatment for tendinitis, an international team of researchers has shown.

They have found that curcumin, a derivative of turmeric, may help reduce inflammation associated with tendinitis.

Can Supplements Reduce Damage from Radiation?

By Dr. Leo Galland

The fallout from radioactive steam released by damaged nuclear reactors in Japan has raised concerns about radiation exposure in Asia, the Pacific and North America.

The disaster at Chernobyl in the Ukraine in 1986 provides an alarming example of how radiation can spread over long distances and in unsuspected ways.

Why You Need to Detoxify 24 Hours a Day

by Dr. Leo Galland

I want to change what you think about detoxification.

Let me explain.

When I talk about detoxification, I don’t mean making an appointment to get your colon cleansed or going on a fast.

Turmeric

Latin Name – Curcuma longa

Botanical Illustration of Curcuma longa from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen, 1887

Turmeric, a shrub related to ginger, is grown throughout India, other parts of Asia, and Africa. Known for its warm, bitter taste, turmeric gives curry its distinctive bright yellow color. Turmeric’s finger-like underground stems (rhizomes) are peeled and dried to make a powder and are used in capsules, teas, or liquid extracts. Turmeric is also commonly used to color other food products such as mustard and cheese. It should not be confused with Javanese turmeric.