In a recent study that evaluated the diets of participants and their brain MRI scans from the Rotterdam Study, it was determined that a better diet quality related to larger brain volume in specific tissues and regions of the brain. A diet quality score was calculated...
Aging and diabetes are two risk factors for cognitive decline. Worldwide, the population is aging, and metabolic syndrome increases with age. This has sparked intense interest from patients, caregivers, and medical professionals for strategies to stem the tide....
Are you concerned about the quality of your nutritional supplements? A lot can occur between the collection and production of raw materials to the point where a product is sold on a shelf. Did you ever wonder how long that giant pallet of multi-vitamins at Costco or...
The National Institutes of Health estimates up to 23.5 million Americans suffer from autoimmune disease and that the prevalence is rising. Autoimmune disease is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in female children and women in all age groups up to 64 years of...
You probably know about probiotics. They’re the tiny, “friendly” bugs that support a balanced and healthy gut. What you may not know is that their benefits go well beyond gut health! Your body is full of both good and bad bacteria, and when this delicate bacterial...
At IPM our doctors use Ketogenic Shakes to help patients on a ketogenic diet with their meal plans. The high-fat, low carbohydrate ketogenic diet is gaining popularity with mainstream health enthusiasts, but has always been the go-to diet for children with epilepsy...
Painful periods or menstrual cramps are know as dysmenorrhea, a common complaints among young women. Pain starts a few hours before or at the onset of menstruation and often ceases within a few days. The pain can be debilitating, leading to nausea, vomiting, fatigue...
June 1, 2018 Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition associated with irregular menstrual periods, infertility, obesity, diabetes, excess hair growth, acne, and other hormonal difficulties. Past research has looked at the effect of combining lifestyle changes...
Fetal development is a fascinating, almost magical, process that requires optimal nutrition during the entire term. In less than 12 weeks, fingers and toes start to form, as well as the brain and spinal cord. At six months, the fetus’s eyes begin to open and it’s...
It’s easy and fast to add an extra anti-inflammatory boost to your protein shake or medical food. Just open one or two capsules of your favorite high-potency turmeric capsules into your blender along with the usual ingredients. The taste is mild and it turns your...
