Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia (AD) is typically defined as a progressive brain disorder which slowly erodes memory and thinking skills. It is the most common cause of dementia in the US. There is initially damage to neurons, causing loss of communication between neurons and ultimately destruction of the neurons. AD typically begins with memory loss,
Read moreRecipe adapted from the 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart by Dr. Neal Barnard; Recipe by Jason Wyrick Lifestyle Docs Food for Life instructor, Karoline, loves to prepare this Quick Black Bean Chili recipe during her cooking class demos. This recipe is so tasty and takes only minutes! The flavor only gets better over time which is
Read moreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every October, many charities and organizations work to increase awareness of this disease and to raise funds for research primarily focusing on early diagnosis, treatment and cure. These are, of course, laudable goals. However, we feel increasing awareness that breast cancer in vast majority of women can actually be
Read moreGenes are not our destiny. As mentioned on our previous blog, Epigenetics Part 1, the “switching sequence” that determines which genes get activated and which get silenced, is modifiable by our lifestyle. This is a very empowering message as it suggests that even if we are dealt a bad “genetic hand” we can still enjoy
Read more7 Steps to Weight Loss, where should I begin my journey? Whenever you start a new endeavor, it’s important to know where you are, get an idea of the obstacles ahead, educate yourself so you are able to surpass the obstacles, devise a plan and try your best to execute it with fidelity. In this
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