Autism is popularly considered a disorder of the brain that manifests itself via behavioral and social difficulties. Recently, however, researchers are realizing that profound gastrointestinal and metabolic abnormalities might be inextricably linked to patient behavioral symptoms.
This remarkable compound supports the body’s natural inflammatory response and has been used medicinally for thousands of years.* Biologists have investigated curcumin for its numerous bioactive effects. Curcumin supports health naturally and carries few side effects.
Despite the best efforts of clinicians, certain diseases are difficult to diagnose. Many conditions share common symptoms like inflammation, diarrhea, nausea, headache, constipation, and more, leaving physicians to make educated guesses based on the probability of a given disease. Under this framework, physicians are more inclined to diagnose common, yet relatively less harmful diseases first, than correct their diagnosis to a more serious disease later if necessary.
Aging takes a toll on all of the body’s tissues, and the brain is no exception. Struggling with memory, mental math, and finding the right word can often interfere with daily life.
Alzheimer’s disease remains a debilitating and tragic disorder despite decades of scientific research attempting to find treatments and cures. Even with the advent of new drugs designed to slow the progression of the disease, patients and doctors alike are still looking for ways to stave off its onset and limit the severity of its cognitive effects. Patients now have reason to be hopeful, however. In the hunt for effective therapy, scientists are exploring a new therapeutic molecule: quercetin.
Brain fog: whether you’re experiencing it yourself or interacting with someone who is, it can be a frightening symptom. More formally known as mild cognitive dysfunction or mild cognitive impairment, brain fog is characterized by forgetfulness, trouble focusing, mental fatigue, sudden mind blanks, difficulty finding the right words when communicating, and a tendency toward “spacing out.” Additionally, brain fog is associated as a side effect of certain prescription medications.
For patients who suffer from allergies, it can often feel like the therapeutic options are severely limited. The most commonly used pharmacological therapies—including antihistamines, corticosteroids, mast cell stabilizers, and decongestants—are not effective for all patients, and they can often result in side effects that disrupt everyday quality of life. After years of frustration with oral antihistamines, nasal sprays, eye drops, inhaled corticosteroids, and other over-the-counter and prescription drugs, many patients are ready to explore alternative therapies to pharmacologics.
For parents of autistic children, there are few symptoms that can cause as much day-to-day concern as stimming. Stimming—which is more formally discussed in scientific circles as self-stimulation or stereotypic, repetitive behavior—can be frustrating and concerning for parents who find themselves unable to get through to a child who is rocking, flapping, spinning, or repeating the same sets of words, over and over
Does glutathione help Parkinson’s disease? That was the question posed by experts from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in a 2008 review paper. By the time of the study, the data supporting a potential role for glutathione supplements as an alternative therapy in Parkinson’s disease had been mounting for almost two decades, piquing the interest of researchers, patients, and practitioners alike.
Systemic inflammation is detrimental to many of the body’s tissues and is implicated in countless diseases and health conditions ranging from the common flu to cancer. Emerging research is even linking systemic inflammation to unlikely conditions such as mood disorders and mild anxiety, expanding our understanding of the dangers posed by this circumstance.
