(Originally posted in IHCAN magazine. Written by Patrick Holford, edited by Carol Ludlam) What is really going on as we age? What contributes to the wrinkles, stiffer joints, slower cognitive function and other health problems? It begins with the brain. Your brain consumes more energy...
In this article, we will explore how to get rid of brain fog and discuss practical strategies to help you regain mental clarity. by Patrick Holford and edited by Nuala Mcdermott Have you ever experienced ‘brain fog’? Difficulty concentrating, feeling mentally sluggish, forgetful,...
Can Autism Be Reversed? A Published Case Study At Food for the Brain, we are committed to exploring the factors that influence brain development, cognitive function and mental wellbeing throughout life. While much of our work today focuses on protecting brain health as we age, we also...
Your Glutathione Index Defines How Your Cells Are Ageing Nutritional therapists have been measuring red cell glutathione and supplementing glutathione or its precursor N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) for decades. But it’s really hard, and expensive, to measure accurately. Until now. So how...
The Alzheimer’s Prevention Expert Group (APEG) is a voluntary group of scientists, all experts in an aspect relating to the prevention of cognitive decline. -- -- Our group includes: Sugar, metabolism and mental health Professor Emeritus Robert Lustig, Pediatrics and...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not just an issue to address with our children. Many adults are finding themselves diagnosed with this brain disorder and conventional medicinal support is limited. Why are we struggling to focus and concentrate OR focus on one specific task at...
By Patrick Holford If you look up the Oxford Dictionary definition of the word neurodivergent it is this: ‘divergence in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical or normal (frequently used with reference to autistic spectrum disorders).’ Other types of...
Contents: What is Parkinson’s disease? What causes Parkinson’s disease? Conventional Treatment Nutrition and Parkinson’s disease; what works So, what does nutrition have to do with Parkinson’s? Key Nutrition Factors Optimise your diet, reduce your toxic...
Introduction Insomnia is a sleep disorder frequently characterized by having difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep, having trouble returning to sleep after multiple awakenings during the night, and failing to sleep again after early morning awakenings (1) (2). This insufficient sleep...
Contents: About Depression What is Depression? Are You Depressed? What Causes Depression? Nutrition and Depression: What Works? Increase your omega-3 fats Increase your intake of B vitamins Boost your serotonin with amino acids Balance your blood sugar Up your intake...
