The Brain has a higher demand for oxygen than other organs. In fact, the brain uses just about 20% of all available oxygen in the body. The high metabolic demand of the brain is highly dependent on proper circulation for the transport of various nutrients to the brain in order to maintain normal brain function.… Read More How To Increase Cerebral Blood Flow
Restless leg syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a nervous system condition that produces an uncontrollable and severe urge to move your legs. It tends to be a rather unpleasant sensation and is only relieved by moving one’s legs, however, this relief is usually temporary. It tends to affect people more at night and can result in sleeplessness due to discomfort. Typically, the conditions tend to worsen with age. There are, however, many things that can be done to manage this condition effectively.… Read More Restless Leg Syndrome Remedies (Evidence-Based)
Patients with Parkinson’s disease experience a severe lack of dopamine – a neurotransmitter. This is due to the reduction in endogenous production of dopamine in the substantia nigra – the part of the brain that contains an abundance of dopaminergic (dopamine-producing) neurons. With this said, L-dopa (the precursor to dopamine) becomes the foundation of treatment which is why drugs like Sinemet (which contains L-dopa) and Pramipexole (which activates dopamine receptors) are prescribed.… Read More Natural Sources of L-Dopa & Carbidopa
Eggs are one of the best foods for neurological health. They provide nutrition for several processes and aspects of neuro-chemistry including neurotransmitter production, neurological and psychiatric illnesses, as well as overall brain growth due to its high amino acid content, b-vitamins, cholesterol and omega 3’s. Eggs are one of the most nutrient dense foods on… Read More Eggs: The Brain Boosting Superfood
In part 1 and part 2, I discussed methods of reducing neuro-inflammation in order to slow down disease progression, as well as a way to stimulate nerve growth and significantly enhance neurological health. These factors play an important role in triggering the process of healing, however, in order for the brain to completely heal, we… Read More Multiple Sclerosis – Natural Treatment (Part 3)
In part 1, I spoke about the importance of reducing/inhibiting neuro-inflammation, in order to slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis. By slowing down the progression, we give the brain time to heal and to start regenerating myelin, thus improving neuron health and reducing severity of symptoms. The second part of treatment involves assisting the… Read More Multiple Sclerosis – Natural Treatment (Part 2)
Bowel movements are an indicator of ones health. A healthy individual should have at least two bowel movements a day. In fact, if your health is ideal, a bowel movement should occur a few hours after each meal. Not many people experience that. Most people have only one bowel movement a day. This is a… Read More Constipation – Quick & Easy Relief
Neuro-degenerative healing with “Withania Somnifera” By Dr. Nishal R. Withania Somnifera has been used for thousands of years by Ayurvedic Doctors for treating memory loss, metal fatigue, and other cognitive issues. It has also been used for conditions like tissue wasting, premature aging, sexual dysfunction, low immunity, asthma, cancer, depression, arthritis and anaemia. It is… Read More Neuro-degenerative healing with “Withania Somnifera” by Dr. Nishal R.