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Cell Phone Safety BY Eric Braverman MD
Studies have indicated that cell phone use could alter brain activity due to the emission of electromagnetic radiation. Today's cell and smartphones emit more radiation than ever before as they transmit complex data. It's recommended that we keep cell...
Dr Braverman on Immune System
Part 5 of the Series: Aging and the "Pauses of Life" Immunopause - When you can't fight infections Do you remember childhood as one long string of good health, yet your adult life is one sinus infection after another? With every hormone loss or brain...
GABA Deficiency by Eric Braverman MD
The anxiety pendulum - as your brain experiences larger and more frequent swings, whether it's from aging, stress, drug or alcohol abuse, or just burned-out GABA, you have engaged in the GABA deficiency. Beyond cortisol release, a GABA loss directly affects...
Preventing Heart Attack and Stroke
There are many health care professionals, today, that still focus on treating disease once it is diagnosed. They're still not getting the big picture and miss 90% of silent disease. While early detection is key, prevention is equally important in guaranteeing...
The Benefits of Tea By Eric Braverman MD
I like to think of tea as the Tree of Life that saves your health. It's a much healthier option than coffee, because it is also high in nutrients and antioxidants, yet does not contain a single calorie. Make an effort to drink SEVEN 6-ounce servings of...
The Trouble With Dieting - Dr. Braverman
To my mind, diets that do not address brain chemistry fail for two reasons, which are: First, when you restrict certain macronutrients (like carbs or fat), your brain isn't getting all the nutrients it needs, so the body sends out a hunger signal that...
The Addiction/Dopamine Connection - By Dr. Braverman
All of us are vulnerable to the ADDICTION cycle when we experience a deficiency in our brain chemical, Dopamine. Disturbances in the dopamine "reward system" are associated with addictive behaviors. Anything you enjoy doing but can't seem to rein in can...
Expand Your Brain By Eric Braverman MD
There are benefits to trying something new every day. The world is full of endless possibilities, and just by exploring them, you'll increase your brain functioning. By trying a new exercise routine, activity, game, task, book, food, or even television...