7 Misconceptions about the Brain

7 Misconceptions about the Brain

The brain is commonly referred to as the “command center” of your body, as it serves numerous purposes that are essential to its function. But it can be very difficult to fully understand. Its complexity has helped to create several myths that are commonly believed 

Nutritional Support of the Blood Brain Barrier By Dr. Alan Pressman

Nutritional Support of the Blood Brain Barrier By Dr. Alan Pressman

When you thick of probiotics, the healthy bacterial supplements, the last thing you think about, if at all, is the brain. Probiotics mostly bring to mind gastrointestinal function, including digestion and absorption, immunity and manufacturing of vitamins K and B. However, several international research reviews 

High Fat Diets Manipulate Gut and Brain Activity

High Fat Diets Manipulate Gut and Brain Activity

Have you ever wondered why you can never eat just one French fry or just one chip? According to a new study performed on rats, researchers studied the link between gut and brain activity and found that a high fat diet changes the populations of 

Cocoa: A Sweet Treat for Your Heart and Brain by Nicole Crane, B.S., NTP

Cocoa: A Sweet Treat for Your Heart and Brain by Nicole Crane, B.S., NTP

Few things please me more than a delicious and nutritious superfood. Unprocessed cocoa is quickly emerging as the market’s newest and hottest superfood. The Latin name for cocoa, Theobroma, translates to “food of the Gods,” as many of us delightfully worship the altar of dark 

Can Your Brain Run out of Space?

Can Your Brain Run out of Space?

The saying, “You learn something new every day” is, in fact, true. But how much “memory space” does your brain actually have? And can your brain suddenly “run-out” of it?

Bringing Awareness to Alzheimer’s Disease

Bringing Awareness to Alzheimer’s Disease

The month of June isn’t only known as the official start to summer – it is also Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month!