I wrote here on mitochondrial dysfunction in depth. But as a quick recap: mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cells, generating the body’s energy currency called ATP. They’re the last step in the process of converting glucose into energy. Therefore, under-functioning mitochondria will have broad-reaching consequences, affecting potentially every body system. [...]
Guest post by: Dr Mariah Mosley The prevalence of diabetes type 2 has increased significantly in the last 30 years. Currently an estimated 23.1 million people in the United States5 (which is 7.2% of our population) have been diagnosis with this illness. That is an unfortunately high number for a [...]
Guest post by Dr Mariah Mosley You may have heard of people getting allergy shots (allergic immunotherapy) to help decrease their symptoms of asthma and rhinitis (runny nose, itchy eyes) when exposed to their specific allergens. Introducing very small amounts of the bothersome grasses, pollens, foods, etc to the body [...]
Enter the latest fad diet: The Carnivore Diet. You might think from the title that it’s pretty much the same thing as paleo or keto, but this one takes carb avoidance to a whole new level. On the Carnivore Diet, you’re only allowed to eat meat, fish, and animal products [...]
I wrote here comparing and contrasting infrared and regular saunas, and along the way discussed benefits of infrared light exposure. What’s the difference between the various uses for red light? Red Light, Infrared Light, and Lasers The primary difference between red and infrared light is where they are on the light [...]
From a neurotransmitter standpoint, there are several different types of anxiety. I wrote here about the high dopamine/low serotonin variety, largely characterized by obsession and overthinking. High levels of adrenaline (norepinephrine and epinephrine) fit here too, since too much dopamine will spill over into high levels of norepinephrine and epinephrine [...]
I wrote here on neurotransmitter imbalance and the (mostly urinary) evidence that these imbalances are, in fact, linked to various kinds of mental/emotional disorders. That still leaves some unanswered questions, though—specifically, what is the mechanism by which the neurotransmitters get disrupted in the first place? Here’s one surprising answer. Toxins and [...]
Guest post by: Dr Mariah Mosley Thankfully flu and cold season is over. What did you use to bolster your immune system to prevent illness? Vitamin C or herbal Echinacea? Getting extra sleep and drinking more water? Here's one thing you may not have considered. Psychological Well-Being and Immune Function [...]
The bulk of the evidence is against the use of psychotropic medications for anxiety and depression. Studies show that in many cases, effects of SSRIs and benzodiazepines are no better than placebo for mild to moderate depression--indeed, some studies showed that SSRIs were less than half as effective as placebo! It also [...]
Guest Post by Dr Mariah Mosley It probably isn’t too much of a surprise that your hair or eye color, your height, your facial features, and pretty much any of your physical characteristics can be passed down to you from your parents. Most of us learned about this back in [...]