I see more and more patients these days (pediatric and geriatric patients) who are on multiple drugs to stabilize their moods, or handle their behavior. I am shocked that no one (neither the prescribing physician nor the pharmacist) takes into account or researches the known and well-published interactions of these drugs on the brain and the adverse interactions of these drugs with each other.

Some foods pack a lot more nutrient power than others. These are the foods we need to include in our diets every day. Dr. Michael Greger has made it easier for us to remember what they are by giving us an App to help us practice the habit of eating these power foods every day. He calls it his Daily Dozen. Please check out the links immediately below:

Last winter the influenza season was quite severe. The statistics I heard were that there were 80,000 deaths across the country due to the flu. However, flu-associated deaths in adults are not a nationally notifiable condition, and states are not required to report flu-associated deaths in adults to the CDC.

For instance, I frequently have to stop and ask myself (out loud some days), “Why did you chose to say yes when you really should have said no—especially when there is so much in your life that is beyond your control right now?” Or I sometimes have to shout at myself, “Stop! Slow down enough to enjoy the beauty all around you! Did you even notice the dew drops on the spiderweb this morning?”

I discovered THE BEST TEST (IMO) for Omega-3 Index at a reasonable cost ($70.00). I got more information this way than any other testing I currently do. I had them conduct the test on me because I am not taking fish oils. I am using 2000 mg of Algae Omega-3 DHA. I wanted to make sure the product I was using was effective. I am pleased with the test and the results. The Algae Omega-3 DHA product I use is Source Oil (water extracted Chromista oil). https://secure.source-omega.com/source-of-omega-3. Those of you who prefer plant-source Omega-3 will be pleased with the taste (liquid), also

Christmas had always been a magical time for me up until that fateful day two weeks before Christmas when my 17 year old cousin, in a purposeful effort to ruin my Christmas, told me that she thought I was too old to still believe in Santa Claus. I was 9 years old—possibly too old to still believe in Santa Claus. However, there had been so many changes in my life over the previous 3 years, that I guess I just wanted to hold on to something I was familiar with—something I enjoyed.