2023

Can Dark Chocolate Boost Memory?

Dark Chocolate Boosts Memory and More! Research continues to reveal the health benefits of dark chocolate. Most of the health benefits from dark chocolate comes from cacao.

Cacao contains polyphenols which are responsible for most of the health benefits in dark chocolate. Studies have confirmed cacao can benefit your heart, blood vessels, brain and nervous system, and helps fight diabetes and other conditions rooted in inflammation. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us. Most recently, a human trial study revealed chocolate helps improve stress levels, inflammation, mood, memory and immune function.

Based on the research, a small piece of 70% cacao chocolate a day can support your cognition, memory, mood, immunity, and more! Remember your best source for everything health is your chiropractor.

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Seniors and Integrative Medicine

Seniors and Integrative Medicine Is integrative medicine popular among senior citizens? Integrative medicine continues to gain mainstream popularity, especially with middle-aged and older adults. A National Poll on Healthy Aging results found 2 in 3 people, ages 50 to 80 reported using integrative medicine strategies to prevent or treat a specific health concern. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us.

The poll results revealed:

1- Chiropractic care, massage therapy, meditation and mindfulness, yoga, and acupuncture were the integrative approaches most commonly used.

2 – 91% of people reported integrative therapies beneficial.

Remember your best source for diet, nutrition, and supplement information is your Metabolic Typing Advisor, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner.

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Emotional Wellbeing and Gut Health


Is there a relationship between gut health and emotional wellbeing? A recent study linked bacteria in the gut to positive emotions, healthier emotion management skills, and better physical health. Over 200 women in the study filled out a survey assessing their feelings and how they handled emotions, as well as providing stool samples.

The study found people who suppressed their emotions had a less diverse gut microbiome, and those who reported happier feelings had lower levels of certain bacteria compared to people who had more negative emotions having more of those bacteria.

Some foods to support your gut health and ultimately your emotional and physical health include: organic fruits and vegetables, yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, fiber rich foods. Remember your best source for diet, nutrition, and supplement information is your Metabolic Typing Advisor, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner.

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Walking is The Best Exercise

Why is walking considered the best exercise? Walking can be done indoors and outdoors and requires no skills or practice. 5 ways to make walking the most beneficial include:
1- Walk about 3 miles in 45 minutes.
2- Do some uphill walking (long, gradual hills are best).
3- Carry hand weights and never use ankle weights, which can stress joints and lead to injury. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us.
4- Good posture is important and swinging the arms opposite to the movement of the legs makes for a better stride. 5- Walking with special poles (like ski poles) is a great option. The best thing about walking is you can do it alone, with friends, or make it a family activity!

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Zero-calorie Sweetener Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke

Is zero-calorie sugar replacement healthy?

A new study showed the sugar replacement called erythritol, found in stevia, monk-fruit and keto reduced-sugar products, has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death.

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol found naturally in many fruits and vegetables.  Erythritol is popular because it looks like sugar, tastes like sugar, and you can bake with it too.

A study of 3000 people found the higher levels of erythritol found in blood samples were connected to a greater risk of heart attack, stroke or death within three years.

If you are looking for a healthy alternative for your sweets craving, fruit is nature’s candy and is packed with vitamins and minerals that help your body function.

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Oral Health Impacts Brain Health

Did you know taking care of your oral health (teeth and gums) can also benefit your brain health? A study analyzed the potential link between oral health and brain health among 40,000 adults without a history of stroke and screened the participants for 105 genetic variants for poor oral health. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us.

The study showed people who were genetically prone to cavities, missing teeth or needing dentures had: 1- a higher burden of silent cerebrovascular disease (also known as a silent stroke) and 2- an increased damage to the fine architecture of the brain (impacting memory). A healthy lifestyle includes proper oral hygiene.

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Procrastination Linked to Poor Mental & Physical Health

Are you a procrastinator? A procrastinator is defined as “a person who habitually puts off doing things.”

Procrastination has been linked to increased anxiety, stress, pain, unhealthier lifestyles, and delays in seeking assistance for general health problems. Clinical trials have shown that cognitive behavioral therapy is effective at reducing procrastination. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us. 3 things cognitive behavioral therapy does to help overcome procrastination include:

1. Breaking up long-term goals into short-term goals,

2. Managing distractions (i.e. turning off cell phones),

3. Staying focused on a task regardless of negative emotions.

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Eating Meat Is Not Good For Your Heart

Is a daily consumption of meat good for your heart?

A Cleveland Clinic and Tufts University study revealed a 22% increased risk for heart disease for every 3.3 oz serving of cooked lean meat per day. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and many other parts of the world, and meat is a major risk factor. 

Lifestyle and behaviors improve cardiovascular health including:

• eating healthful foods –fruits, vegetables, whole un-ground grains, beans and seeds

• exercising regularly

• getting sufficient sleep

• maintaining a healthy body weight

• stopping smoking

• restricting or avoiding alcohol

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Health Benefits From Daily Gratitude

Can living a life of gratitude improve your health? Several studies found gratitude’s health benefits include:

* improved quality of sleep, 

* better blood pressure control, 

* enhanced immune function, 

* decreased levels of depression and  anxiety, 

* increases in life satisfaction, and so much more!

A recent study revealed cardiac patients at high risk for heart failure who kept a gratitude journal had reduced inflammation and improved biomarkers. Making daily gratitude a part of your healthy lifestyle choices can have a positive impact on your overall health and wellbeing.

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Benefits of Exercise For Cancer Patients

Is exercise beneficial for cancer patients?


Researchers looked at the effects of 30 minutes of high-intensity exercise on 9 men with advanced prostate cancer.  

The study revealed blood levels of anticancer proteins were significantly elevated for up to 30 minutes after exercise, which was associated with a 17% decrease in tumor cell growth.

Although more research is needed, this study supports the benefits of exercise for cancer patients.

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