Brain & Mental Health

Functional Endocrinology: The Gut and “Chemo-Brain” Connection

The gut and brain connection go hand in hand as they send signals back and forth to make sure that… Read More

January 14, 2020

Functional Neurology: Foods to Naturally Increase Serotonin

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a fundamental role in a variety of brain and bodily functions. This chemical messenger… Read More

January 14, 2020

Functional Neurology: Serotonin and Brain Health

Serotonin, also known as the "happy chemical", is a substance associated with mood, happiness, and well-being as well as a… Read More

January 10, 2020

Functional Neurology: How to Naturally Increase Dopamine

Dopamine is an essential neurotransmitter that is associated with the pleasure and reward center of the brain. This chemical messenger… Read More

January 9, 2020

Functional Neurology: Dopamine and Brain Health

Dopamine is a well-known neurotransmitter that plays a fundamental role in sending information between brain cells or neurons. As many… Read More

January 8, 2020

Functional Neurology: Nutrition and Parkinson’s Disease

Approximately 1 million people in the United States have Parkinson's disease (PD) and about 60,000 more people are diagnosed with… Read More

January 7, 2020

Functional Neurology: The Gut-Brain Connection in Parkinson’s Disease

Do you experience chronic gut health issues? Research studies have found that Parkinson's disease (PD) may be associated with the… Read More

January 6, 2020

Functional Endocrinology: The Mind-Body Connection and Stress Part 2

By exploring how stress can rewire the brain's neural architecture, researchers can see how this is being done, understanding allostasis… Read More

January 2, 2020

Functional Neurology: 8 Steps to Improve a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier

How often do you feel agitated, easily upset, and nervous between meals? How often do you have difficulty concentrating before… Read More

December 17, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: The Hippocampus and Stress

The hippocampus is located in the temporal lobe of the brain. This S-shaped structure can be easily damaged due to… Read More

December 9, 2019