People sometimes ask, “Will I get Alzheimer’s disease? Can we check an APOe4 gene test to find out?”
by Integrative Clinical Pharmacist Scott Berliner, RPh
Homocysteine is a necessary metabolite in our bodies, but when the levels are too high or too low they bring increased risk.
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A mild winter across the Northeast is ushering in pollen season earlier than usual this year. Getting a jump on a seasonal allergy one effective way to help control symptoms, and the time to act is now.
by Integrative Clinical Pharmacist Scott Berliner, RPh
It seems like everyone, including very traditional-minded people, is talking about the group of nutrients called essential fatty acids. These polyunsaturated fats, known as PUFAs, are made up of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
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“I can’t lose my brain,” a patient said tearfully. ”Without it I am nothing. With it I can do anything.” All too often, the people most interested in brain health are those who are suffering from deficits in brain function. Yet the steps to brain health begin much earlier.
by Integrative Clinical Pharmacist Scott Berliner, RPh
As we age, our memory may not be as sharp as in younger years. Contributing factors may include multitasking, the fast pace of living in today’s world, lack of sleep and “down time”, stress, nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, infection, and hormonal problems. But can supplements help to improve memory?
Functional medicine is the new language of medicine through which chronic disease can be reversed and health can be optimized. It is highly personalized and seeks to understand the individual’s entire history so that basic functions of the body can be brought back into balance, thus reducing or eliminating symptoms of chronic disease.
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