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The Link Between Healthy Feet and a Healthy Brain

June 5, 2017 by FLI Health

If you wonder why you have brain fog, depression, worsening memory, or slow thinking, the clues may lie in your feet — your foot health can tell you whether your brain is receiving enough oxygen. Poor circulation to the feet creates myriad symptoms that signal circulation in the brain may also be poor, depriving your brain of oxygen, nutrients, and function. Troublesome symptoms aren’t the only bad part of poor brain circulation. Insufficient oxygen to the brain speeds up brain aging and raises your risk of vascular dementia, and it is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Functional Medicine, Functional Neurology, Lifestyle Tagged With: brain function, brain health, circulation, cold feet, foot health, functional longevity institute, functional medicine, functional neurology, nutrients, oxygen

Anti-histamines: Allergies, Sleep, and Seizures

May 29, 2017 by FLI Health

Well folks, it's that time of the year again, where spring is in full bloom and allergies are too. Many who suffer with allergy related symptoms resort to antihistamines for relief, which seems pretty logical, right? But what if we told you that certain antihistamines can have adverse effects on your body. In fact, certain types and doses of antihistamines can not only significantly reduce cognitive function, but in some cases can even lead to seizures. This is because some antihistamines contain something called anticholinergic properties, which means they hinder the neurotransmission of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Functional Medicine, Functional Neurology, Lifestyle Tagged With: allergies, allergy season, Anticholinergic Syndrome, antihistamines, functional longevity institute, functional medicine, risks, seasonal living, seizures

Reverse Early Signs of Memory Loss With a Functional Medicine Approach

May 22, 2017 by FLI Health

Although genetics play a role in memory loss, that doesn’t mean you have to be a helpless victim to the ravages of brain degeneration. By taking action right away if you notice memory loss, you can reverse your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s before it’s too late. One study showed that nine out of ten patients were able to reverse their memory loss. The study subjects also showed significant long-term improvement in memory function. So what was the magic bullet? No magic, just implementation of functional neurology basics. The subjects underwent a dietary and lifestyle overhaul that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Functional Medicine, Functional Neurology, Lifestyle, Nutrition Tagged With: Alzheimer’s, brain function, dementia, functional longevity institute, functional medicine, functional neurology, health, improvment, lifestyle, memory loss, preventatives, rehabilitation techniques

The Risks of Breast Implants

April 24, 2017 by FLI Health

If you have succumbed to mysterious and debilitating symptoms after breast implant surgery, or if you are considering breast implants, take note that both silicone and saline can make you sick. Not only can breast implants break down, leak, or burst, but the body’s immune system may simply reject them. This rejection may lead to autoimmune reactions to other tissues in the body, meaning the immune system attacks and destroys these tissues. Symptoms vary widely but often include; fatigue, muscle and joint pain, brain fog, memory loss, depression, hair loss, and symptoms associated with specific … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Functional Medicine, Lifestyle Tagged With: autoimmune, body, breast implants, functional medicine, health tips, immune system health, implant surgery, reduce risk, risky procedures

Conquer Your Allergies This Season

April 17, 2017 by FLI Health

If you dread allergy season, then you know what it’s like to suffer from itchy skin, red eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, sinus pressure, and headaches. Likewise, you may react to certain foods with hives, headaches, nasal congestion, skin problems, a racing heart, or irritability. What is the common denominator in both scenarios? Histamines. While many people just give up and suffer, some natural compounds can bring relief. To understand why these natural remedies work, it’s helpful to understand a bit about histamines. What are histamines? Histamine is a protein that causes inflammation, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Functional Medicine, Lifestyle, Nutrition Tagged With: allergies, allergy season, functional medicine, histamines, inflammation, natural remedies, spring

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