Jenny Garner Tharp, APRN, NP-C

02/01/2026

01/24/2026

Why? Why would we continue feeding this poison to anyone, especially our children?! These "ingredients" drive chronic disease..

01/12/2026

"Chronic inflammation does not announce itself loudly. It builds quietly over time..

The encouraging news is that inflammation is not inevitable. Daily choices around sleep, nutrition, movement, stress regulation, and environmental exposures all influence the inflammatory tone of the brain.

Protecting your cognitive health begins with addressing the signals that quietly shape it over decades."

Chronic inflammation does not announce itself loudly. It builds quietly over time, influencing how the brain ages long before symptoms appear.

From a neurological perspective, ongoing inflammatory signaling interferes with communication between neurons, disrupts energy production, and accelerates structural and functional changes associated with cognitive decline. This is why inflammation is now recognized as a central driver of brain aging rather than a secondary concern.

The encouraging news is that inflammation is not inevitable. Daily choices around sleep, nutrition, movement, stress regulation, and environmental exposures all influence the inflammatory tone of the brain.

Protecting your cognitive health begins with addressing the signals that quietly shape it over decades.

01/08/2026

We've been lied to for half a century about food! Finally we have a shift

01/08/2026

Food is medicine! This is fantastic!

11/27/2025

What are you grateful for today?

This Thanksgiving, remember that gratitude is more than just a nice tradition, it’s a physiological superpower.

-Gratitude activates the vagus nerve, the key communicator between your brain and gut. This nerve stimulates digestion by promoting the release of digestive enzymes and regulating gut motility.
-It reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels, which can otherwise impair proper digestion and nutrient absorption.
-A calm, grateful state shifts your body into ‘rest and digest’ mode, optimizing your digestive system for the feast ahead.

Gratitude helps your body function better.

So before enjoying your meal, take a moment to be truly thankful. Happy Thanksgiving! 🙏

10/29/2025

06/24/2025

L-theanine, an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea leaves, boasts some major mood-enhancing effects.

It works by boosting neurotransmitters in your brain that are essential for mood regulation, including:

-GABA: A neurotransmitter that’s been shown to decrease unhealthy impulses, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.

-Serotonin: A neurotransmitter and hormone widely known for its positive influence on mood, with the power to make you feel calm, happier, less anxious, and more focused.

-Dopamine: A neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in how you feel pleasure and happiness.

You can find L-theanine in green tea and black tea. And if you’re not a tea drinker, consider adding an L-theanine supplement to your routine.

05/09/2025

With Mark Hyman, MD – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/08/2025

Fix our food

03/08/2025