In Volume 1,8 of the Wise Brain Bulletin, in a list of possible interventions for improving memory, I wrote: “For women entering menopause, consider taking estrogen.” Not surprisingly, I got a few thoughtful comments about that line, and I appreciated them. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is controversial, so I’d like to unpack the complexities of […]
Take a minute to imagine your ideal cup of coffee. If you’re like most Americans, what springs to mind may not be black coffee, but a rich mocha, steaming caramel macchiato, or whipped frappuccino. For many of us, a visit to Starbucks – or similar coffee joints – is a regular event, and we drink […]
In another article, I described how you can promote the biochemical foundation of mental health and contemplative depth. In this article, I am going to cut right to the chase and list specific, potent nutritional interventions – all with research support – that you can use to lift your mood, settle anxiety, steady your mind, and improve your […]
Here is a fundamental summary of things you can do to have more sense of vitality and strength. Hormones 1. Thyroid sets the basic rate for metabolism. TSH should really be under 3.0. 2. Estrogen for women and testosterone for men (and somewhat for women). Vitamins 1. Always start with a good high potency multi-vitamin/mineral. […]
Category : Amino Acids &Articles &Diet &Hormones &Vitamins
Methylation reactions are of great scientific interest because they represent one interface between nutrient and genetic expression. The process of methylation is simple: a group of atoms called a “methyl group” – one carbon atom with three hydrogen atoms hooked on to it — are added to molecules in the human body. This process has […]
Category : Amino Acids &Articles &Diet &Vitamins &Yoga
Rick Hanson and Jan Hanson Esalen Institute September 25-30, 2011 On methods to increase levels of key neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine without medication – for improved mood, attention, and motivation.
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