Here you will find helpful guidance and information on empowering self-care including: dietary approaches; supplements; exercise; fasting; autoimmune; etc.

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Autoimmune & Immune

By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
CLICK HERE TO VIEW: Candida-Screening-Questionnaire_v2 The post Candida Screening Questionnaire appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
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Brain Health

By Mark Smith 14 Aug, 2023
Hey everyone: More good news on how to protect your brain function and memory as we age: simply take a multivitamin! “Compared with placebo, participants who took a daily multivitamin and multimineral supplement had significantly better immediate recall at 1 year (P=0.025) and across 4 years of follow-up on average (P=0.011), reported Adam Brickman, PhD, of Columbia University in New York City, and co-authors in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Multivitamins improved memory performance above placebo by the equivalent of 3.1 years of age-related memory change, the researchers estimated. The effect was more pronounced in people with underlying cardiovascular disease.” “ Conclusions: Daily multivitamin supplementation, compared with placebo, improves memory in older adults. Multivitamin supplementation holds promise as a safe and accessible approach to maintaining cognitive health in older age.” https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(23)48904-6/fulltext https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/dementia/104679?xid=nl_mpt_SR_specialty_update_2023-05-26&eun=g1207968d0r&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SpecialtyUpdate_Neurology_052623_%7BCS:a0M4z00000VOaTBEA1%7D&utm_term=NL_Spec_Neurology_Update_Active_US%20Only Bottom Line: This is a good study that reveals how critical it is to consume vitamins and minerals above and beyond what our diet may supply. This is seemingly because how our environment has been documented to have become laden with toxic chemicals, nanoparticle plastic pollution, pesticide covered foods, nutrient depleted soils, unprecedented levels of stress, reduced air quality, electric smog, and other stresses that require increased nutrients for our bodies to process and repair. Taking a good supplement offers significant protection and is a safe and inexpensive guard against the negative effects of our modern environments. Make sure that your multi has what are called ‘activated B vitamins’ and truly absorbable and/or chelated minerals for optimal protection.
By RVAchironeuro 20 Apr, 2022
Hello again everyone: As you know from previous blogs, inflammation causes, perpetuates, or aggravates every known human chronic condition…from brain health to immune capabilities. Thus, it is important to consider that the early signs of Alzheimer’s can begin as early as 30 years before being diagnosed. Did you know that AD (Alzheimer’s Disease) has some […] The post Covid-19 & Health Update: Brain Loss Begins 30 Years Before Symptoms appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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Diet & Nutrition

By Mark Smith 21 Aug, 2023
Hello again: The World Health Organization has stated that they are now advising against the use of non-sugar sweeteners…something that most natural health advocates have warned against for decades. Here is what they have to say: 15 May 2023 Departmental news The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children. Results of the review also suggest that there may be potential undesirable effects from long-term use of NSS, such as an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mortality in adults. "Replacing free sugars with NSS does not help with weight control in the long term. People need to consider other ways to reduce free sugars intake, such as consuming food with naturally occurring sugars, like fruit, or unsweetened food and beverages,” says Francesco Branca, WHO Director for Nutrition and Food Safety. "NSS are not essential dietary factors and have no nutritional value. People should reduce the sweetness of the diet altogether, starting early in life, to improve their health." The WHO guideline on NSS is part of a suite of existing and forthcoming guidelines on healthy diets that aim to establish lifelong healthy eating habits, improve dietary quality and decrease the risk of NCDs worldwide. https://www.who.int/news/item/15-05-2023-who-advises-not-to-use-non-sugar-sweeteners-for-weight-control-in-newly-released-guideline https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240046429 Bottom Line: These reviews did not focus on potential negative effects of these NSS’s, such as other known toxic effects including how they impair the microbiome and how that negatively effects our health and inflammatory burden (see the link below). So, our best bet is just to avoid these chemicals altogether and focus on consuming a super healthy food plan…i.e., a predominantly whole food plant-based diet!! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35987213/
By Mark Smith 07 Aug, 2023
Hello everyone: Here is some super good news from researchers connecting how what we eat contributes to optimized health: Researchers say adopting a Mediterranean-style diet produces the same benefits as walking 4,000 extra steps per day. Experts say you can adjust to this type of eating plan by eating more fruits and vegetables, consuming less red meat, and preparing your own meals from scratch. They also note it’s still important to exercise regularly even if you are on a healthy diet plan. “This study provides some of the strongest and most rigorous data thus far to support the connection that better diets may lead to higher fitness,” said Dr. Michael Mi , a study author and cardiologist at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, in a statement. “The improvement in fitness we observed in participants with better diets was similar to the effect of taking 4,000 more steps each day.” The researchers pointed out cardiorespiratory fitness reflects the body’s ability to provide and use oxygen for exercise. https://academic.oup.com/eurjpc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurjpc/zwad113/7146619?login=false https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/improving-your-diet-has-the-same-benefits-as-4000-extra-steps-per-day?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2023-05-13&apid=41304130&rvid=a32216b5e1c0c5df3c84080e2b2e161318206dbce6fd663dd747aa557a4753cd Bottom Line: Shifting your dietary lifestyle patterns to a Mediterranean style of food consumption and preparation will establish a great tasting foundation for reducing your risks for chronic diseases and improving a healthy longevity. Start now for best benefits and do not wait for a chronic illness to set in…think pro-actively to protect yourself and your future, and to look and feel your best. Reducing your risks also may save you a ton of money in the long run…investing in your health and wellness pays you back better than any other strategy.
By RVAchironeuro 09 Jan, 2023
Hello again everyone: As we move forward into this new year, we are discovering that our individual health is intertwined with that of the planet. This connection is through our food choices. Food can make us ill or food can contribute to inflammation and cause, aggravate, and/or perpetuate every known human ailment…including aging. We need […] The post Health Update: Sustainable Nutrition Goals appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
By RVAchironeuro 26 Sep, 2022
09.26.22   Hello again everyone: Here is a new article that reveals how artificial sweeteners can damage our health. It appears that the artificial sweeteners alter our gut microbiome that then has a negative influence on blood sugar control which induces insulin resistance. This is not a good or health building result as insulin resistance […] The post Health Update: Artificial Sweeteners Harmless?? Ask Your Gut!! appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
By RVAchironeuro 22 Feb, 2021
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Environmental Toxins & Detox

By RVAchironeuro 02 Jun, 2022
Hello once again: Here is more data on a class of ‘forever’ chemicals that we are exposed to daily. It is worth knowing about them so that you can avoid them. “PFAS are a family of over 9,000 chemicals with many industrial uses that offer water- and stain-resistant, adding flame retardant and chemical stability properties […] The post Health Update: Health Risks of Non-Stick Chemicals (They are everywhere!) appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
By RVAchironeuro 18 Oct, 2021
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By RVAchironeuro 22 Feb, 2021
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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Exercise

By RVAchironeuro 27 Jun, 2022
6.27.2022   Hello again to everyone: Here is some more information about how our brain and body are connected. I have written previously that muscle mass/strength is the most sensitive biomarker for how well we will be as we age. The more muscle mass that we carry into our older years, the better…especially for our […] The post Health Update: Strength, Cognition and Dementia Risk appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
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Fatigue

By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
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By Richmondchironeu 09 Sep, 2019
Hello again: This is the last of our installments on burnout and the underlying systems dysfunctions that are the causes, perpetuators or activators of the fatigue that accompanies chronic activation of the stress-response systems. The most common things that I find in those with ‘burnout’ are the same things that I find with issues that […] The post Burnout: Part 6: Whole Body Systems Approach appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
By Richmondchironeu 03 Sep, 2019
Hello again everyone: In the last newsletter, we unwound the controversy between stages of conditions where things are either white, black or grey…and with burnout, we went over the point that burnout is mostly a grey condition and should be called HPA axis dysregulation or dysfunction. We also mentioned that it most often results from […] The post Burnout: Part 5: A Systemic Fatigue Problem appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
By Richmondchironeu 26 Aug, 2019
Hello again: Thanks for staying tuned for Part 4, as this subject is important and lends an understanding as to how chronic health conditions evolve and what to do about them…so this newsletter is a bit longer than usual. If you have not read this link, please do so to understand the issues, it is […] The post Burnout: Part 4: Resolving the Controversy appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
By Richmondchironeu 19 Aug, 2019
Hello once again everyone: So now we go into the lab tests to diagnose adrenal status, but before we do, we need to cover the two primary types of adrenal problems. Rarely, are the adrenal glands over active. This is called Cushing’s Disease and is suspected when you have high cortisol and blood pressure unresponsive […] The post Burnout Part 3: Diagnosis Tips appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
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Gut Health

By RVAchironeuro 22 Feb, 2021
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By RVAchironeuro 22 Feb, 2021
CLICK HERE: Histamine Food Triggers The post Histamine Food Triggers appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
By RVAchironeuro 22 Feb, 2021
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By RVAchironeuro 22 Feb, 2021
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By RVAchironeuro 22 Feb, 2021
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Hormones

By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
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Mental Health

By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
CLICK HERE TO VIEW: Resources-and-Referrals—Mindfulness-and-Restoration The post Resources and Referrals – Mindfulness & Restoration appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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Pediatrics

By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 18 Nov, 2019
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Questionnaires

By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
CLICK HERE TO VIEW: Candida-Screening-Questionnaire_v2 The post Candida Screening Questionnaire appeared first on RICHMOND CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY.
By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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Sleep

By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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Stress & Stress Management

By RVAchironeuro 19 Jul, 2021
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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By RVAchironeuro 19 Nov, 2019
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