Nutrition & Brain Health Supplements & Neuroprotection Dietary Supplements for Cognitive Function January 31, 2018 | Leave a Comment Numerous research studies are focused on the effectiveness of dietary supplements for cognitive function. Two lesser-known supplements have been shown to support neurons and synapses in areas of the brain tied to memory, cognition and executive function. Bacopa Monnieri is a nootropic herb used in traditional Indian Medicine, and magensium threonate is a form or magnesium that effectively crosses the blood brain barrier. Both are supported by numerous animal and human studies as memory enhancers, whether managing a neurodegenerative disease or to help fend off age-related decline. Read more » nutritional supplements memory magnesium threonate dietary supplements neurodegenerative diseases bacopa monnieri cognition cognitive function
Hormone Replacement Therapy Parkinson's Disease Hormone Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease December 28, 2017 | Leave a Comment Neurology Solutions Movement Disorders Center offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to patients seen frequently by the practice to help address mobility and mood and improve quality of life. Hormone Therapy for Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases can reduce certain symptoms associated with PD and reduce dementia risk in the general elderly population. Read more » HRT Parkinson's disease neurodegenerative diseases hormone replacement therapy hormone therapy dementia bioidentical hormones
Hormone Replacement Therapy Supplements & Neuroprotection Metabolic Enhancement for NeuroDegeneration shows promise August 8, 2017 | Leave a Comment Researchers say Metabolic Enhancement for NeuroDegeneration (MEND)−a combination therapy to slow neurodegeneration−may partially reverse and stabilize cognitive decline. Participants with mild cognitive decline and Alzheimer's style dementia who took part in a two-year MEND study demonstrated real, life-altering improvements after following the MEND protocol for 5 to 24 months, the study showed. The MEND program calls for interventions to treat conditions such as inflammation, stress and diabetes that could be associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia. It involves multiple components including dietary adjustments, exercise, stress reduction, hormone balance, sleep optimization and integration of certain vitamins and supplements to the patient’s regular routine. Read more » metabolic enhancements neurodegeneration health habits neurodegenerative diseases dementia combination therapy
Uncategorized Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness, Prevention March 17, 2016 | Leave a Comment Brain Awareness Week brings attention to brain science advances and advocates for science funding for the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and ALS. Read on for information and resources in the prevention of TBIs. Read more » resources multiple sclerosis ALS Brain Awareness Week brain injury concussion awareness MS neurodegenerative diseases research support TBI The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives traumatic brain injury
