Health , Disability & Aging Resource Advocates

10/25/2022

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Health, Disability Aging Resource Advocates Is taking an active stance to help all those who were hurt by the natural Earth disaster which ravaged the SW Florida communities like Ft. Myers Beach, Sanibel & Punta Gorda.

It is really the poor & the Senior and the Disabled population that has been left behind by most Federal organizations not equipped to handle the needs, fast enough, of such a severe devastation.

As a premier leading social service advocate and non-profit organization assisting those who need protection and real assistance, Our founder
and Naturopathic Doctor, Executive Director,
Emma Marie McKenna NS, PhD
is raising money that serve this vulnerable population in Florida.

Please give generously , if you would like to help these individuals.

Most have lost everything. We need to restore mobile home communities with new housing and protect the senior and tge disabled from despair, depression and severe illness.

It will take the heart of many to bring HEALING ❤️‍🩹 to SW Floridians.

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10/24/2022

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09/30/2021

WHAT ARE ANTINUTRIENTS? Consult with DR. MCKENNA to take the complexities out of esting for healthy-healing living

Antinutrients are compounds found naturally in plants that can interfere with your ability to absorb certain nutrients. Contrary to their moniker, antinutrients are not harmful to most people when consumed in amounts found in foods, and they are often neutralized by normal food preparation.

You can also avoid any negative effects by learning how to plan your meals around compounds that don’t play well together.

Most commonly, antinutrients interfere with absorption of minerals magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, and iron.

They are most often found in grains and legumes, but also in tea, wine, nuts, fruit, and leafy greens.

Gold-standard human clinical trials on antinutrients are limited with much of the research purporting their anti-nutritional effects having been conducted on animals consuming these substances in unrealistically high amounts in isolation from the other bioactive compounds in foods that effect how antinutrients behave in the body.

The results of observational studies on humans who incorporate these antinutrient-rich foods in their diets are far less concerning. Because these so-called antinutrients occur in nutrient-rich foods, their benefits outweigh their possible detriments to nutrient absorption.

WHAT ARE ANTINUTRIENTS?
Also called the less shocking phytonutrients, antinutrients are substances found in plants that can interfere with absorption of minerals magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium, and zinc. Plants evolved these compounds for their survival. For example, certain antinutrients influence the taste of the plants, thus making it unappetizing to insects. Antinutrients are a wide descriptor for several substances that have different effects on the body.

LECTINS
Consumption of raw or inadequately cooked legumes containing these proteins can cause food poisoning. While isolated lectins can have adverse effects when administered to lab animals, clinical human trials using cooked beans containing lectins do not exhibit the same results.

Legumes, nuts, cereal grains, seeds, fruits, and vegetables produce these proteins to defend against fungi, mold, and insects. The amounts humans consume in fruits and vegetables are insignificant. Whole grains and raw legumes contain more concentrated amounts. However, because plants evolved lectins to fight off environmental threats, the lectin content of these plants will vary by cultivation area. There is no scientific concern about lectin consumption in fruits and vegetables, only the types occurring in grains and legumes.

Normal preparation methods reduce or eliminate lectins. Soaking, boiling, fermentation, germination, and canning reduce the lectin quality in foods. So, if you’re eating canned beans or following the directions on the packages of your legumes, you’re minimizing any risk. The well-documented cases of food poisoning linked to eating high-lectin foods are due to improper preparation that is not sufficient to eliminate or reduce lectins.

“In their whole and cooked form, there is currently no strong evidence from human trials to support the claim that lectin-rich foods consistently cause inflammation, intestinal permeability, or nutrient absorption issues in the general population,” write the authors of a comprehensive 2020 literature review.

OXALATES
Of all the anti-nutrients, oxalates are often viewed with the most concern. Formed in plants for their own protection, oxalates interfere with calcium absorption in humans.

Because they bind with calcium, they can be a culprit in kidney stone formation. When there is too much waste in urine and not enough liquid, crystals can form. Oxalate that binds to calcium is a common cause of these crystals, also known as kidney stones. While a low-oxalate diet is often recommended to people who suffer from kidney stones, very few health professionals advocate the general population to avoid oxalate-rich foods, which include spinach, sweet potatoes, beets, lentils, and tea.

And it’s not all that cut and dry. Dehydration, obesity, IBS, gastric bypass surgery, and overconsumption of salt, sugar, and protein are all risk factors for kidney stones. According to multiple dietary pattern NHS (Nurse’s Health Study) analyses, researchers found only a modest association between oxalate consumption and kidney stone formation.

Participants who ate closest to the DASH diet — which is high in oxalate-containing foods like vegetables, nuts, and whole grains — had a 40–50% lower risk of kidney stone development. Researchers say this could be due to the synergistic effect of the other nutrients in these foods, like potassium, calcium, and phytate.
Oxalate is water-soluble, so boiling, soaking, and steaming can reduce oxalate content in foods. Researchers also suggest pairing high-oxalate foods with calcium to offset any inhibition.

GLUCOSINOLATES
These substances found in cruciferous vegetables — like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, and cabbage — can inhibit iodine uptake in the thyroid. Glucosinolate content of each food can vary widely by soil condition, growing location, storage time, and other factors. Cooking and fermenting may also lower glucosinolate concentration.

In humans, some epidemiological studies link high-gluconisolate food consumption to thyroid dysfunction in people who have low iodine intake. Their effect on the general population that has normal thyroid function and consumes adequate iodine is mostly neutral, though there are some conflicting findings.

Since these foods contain so many other beneficial compounds, scientists believe they nullify risk from consuming glucosinolates. For those with or at risk of thyroid disease, researchers recommend cooking glucosinolate-rich foods with iodized salt to avoid reduction in thyroid iodine uptake.

PHYTOESTROGENS
These plant compounds have structural similarities to estrogen, enabling them to bind to estrogen receptors and modulate estrogenic activity. While soy products have the highest quantity of these compounds, they are also found in flaxseeds, sesame seeds, garlic, olive oil, and some dried fruits.
Their estrogen modulation has been a cause of concern. Some studies found favorable effects of phytoestrogen supplementation on menopause symptoms, but a recent review declared the overall results of all studies inconclusive as absorption and metabolism of these compounds can vary by person. No evidence has demonstrated a link between eating phytoestrogen-rich foods and developing estrogen-related cancers. Some studies even found an inverse relationship between phytoestrogen consumption and cancer risk. Similar results were found for cardiovascular disease.

The most significant endocrine disruption per the research is in soy infant formula, which researchers believe is due to babies’ small size and undeveloped digestive tract coupled with pesticide residue in these products.

Like the other anti-nutrients, researchers say that any ill effect of these substances can be nullified by all the beneficial substances found in the same foods. They say incorporating these foods into a healthy diet should not be a cause for concern.

PHYTATES
Also known as phytic acid, this compound occurs in plants to store an antioxidant energy source. Human enzymes cannot digest phytates, so consumption can decrease mineral bioavailability in diets that consist primarily of phytate-rich foods. This is mostly a concern in the developing world where diet is predominantly grains and legumes and where zinc deficiency is common. Ensuring adequate mineral intake can mitigate any negative effects of phytates. For people with high-phytate, plant-based diets, it is often recommended to increase zinc intake and to supplement vitamin C or eat vitamin C-rich foods when consuming iron-containing plants as the vitamin supports absorption of the non-heme iron from plant sources.

Like other antinutrients, phytate content varies by soil conditions. Normal food processing reduces phytate content in many grains, legumes, and seeds. Soaking, while effective in reducing phytate, also reduces zinc and iron content as the soaking water leaches these water-soluble minerals out of the grains. Cooking the grains in the soaking water helps the food recover the minerals.
While interference with mineral absorption can be detrimental, it can sometimes be helpful. Heme iron, the type found in meat, is linked to gut problems. Phytate acts as an iron regulator, reducing the possible damage of too much iron. You may have heard to eat leafy greens with red meat for digestion. This is part of the reason why that recommendation exists. As phytate also acts as an antioxidant, researchers conclude that the benefits of a colorful diet that include phytates far exceed the risks of interference with mineral absorption.

TANNINS
Of all the antinutrients, tannins — a wide class of polyphenol compounds — appear to be the least worthy of that pejorative. Tannins are found in fruits, tea, dark chocolate, and a bunch of other foods often regaled for their antioxidant value. When animals consume tannins in isolation in ludicrous amounts that not even the biggest tea-guzzling rat could reasonably consume, they can reduce iron absorption. In observational human studies, there is no correlation between tannin food consumption and iron deficiency. And again, any effects on iron absorption can be mitigated by including a whopping 30 mg of vitamin C when you eat these foods. Luckily for you tannin fiends out there, many of these foods naturally include vitamin C. Some studies advise iron-deficient females to consume tea between meals instead of with meals to avoid any possible interference with iron absorption.

Far more research demonstrates tannins’ benefits than detrimental effects on nutrient absorption. As a 2020 literature review states, “Dietary intake of polyphenols is associated with a decreased risk of T2DM [type 2 diabetes], metabolic syndrome, risk of ischemic stroke, non-fatal cardiovascular events risk, and risk of atherosclerotic vascular disease.” They are also associated with reducing oxidative stress and risk of kidney insufficiency.
Why some people in the health and wellness community publicly vilify these nutrients is a matter of speculation. Is it to sell you on their diet plans and supplements? Is it to get more clicks to their articles and increase their public profiles? Is it to scare you into an emotional state in which you make impulsive buying decisions? Is it to fight their battle against the other side of the meat vs. plant-based diet war? We don’t know. All we have is the observational studies on humans eating properly prepared foods in normal amounts that say tannins, oxalates, phytates, phytoestrogens, lectins, and gluconisolates are not the nutritional boogeymen that some claim.

If you’re trying to live healthier, the general scientific consensus is that so-called antinutrients should be at the bottom of your list of concerns.

Normal food preparation, supplements, and smart food pairings mitigate any depletion. And, do you know what is scientifically shown to deplete minerals and antioxidants & stress ?

STUDIES
Petroski, Weston, and Deanna M Minich. “Is There Such a Thing as “Anti-Nutrients”? A Narrative Review of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds..

Written & Posted by:
Emma McKenna ND, PHD
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09/18/2021

Preventing Pain as We Age
Author: Emma Marie McKenna, BS, MS, ND, PhD

Does it often feel like every passing birthday brings new aches and pains?

These pains not only affect how you feel physically, but can also take a toll on your mental health.

Pain might limit your ability to do the things you love, or enjoy your day-to-day, but you don’t have to accept pain as your burden to bear in your later years. Instead, view it as a signal that your body wants and needs attention.

There are steps you can take to prevent or even reverse pain as you age that don’t involve surgery or a lifetime of pain medication.

What is it about getting older that creates more pain?

It may feel like pain just shows up out of the blue one day, but chances are the potential for pain has been brewing for many years. When there are no symptoms, it can be very hard to determine what is going on behind the scenes. Old injuries that weren’t given the time or proper care to heal can create pain in other areas due to years of compensation patterns. Inflammation in the joints (or all over), chronic infections, or even chemical toxicity can create pain in the body. Hormone changes such as a decrease in testosterone in men, and estrogen in women may also contribute to pain later in life. Thyroid disorders have been commonly linked to pain as well. If you have a combination of any of these factors then your likelihood of pain is even higher.

The good news is that there are things you can do now to prevent or reverse pain as you age.

In this article, we will discuss many ways to help you get rid of pain and back to living vibrantly for many years to come.

Lifestyle and Nutrition Necessities

Exercise/strength training is at the top of my prescription list & is always incorporating some form of movement or exercise, coupled with strength training. When we aren’t as mobile, we are more prone to develop pain.

Muscle and movement help to reduce pain by keeping our myofascial system in a highly moveable state which lessens the number of adhesions, or painful spots between muscle layers.

If you are over the age of 30, I recommend that you lift heavier weights to help maintain muscle mass. However, if you are new to strength training, start with lighter weights and focus on form until you feel comfortable moving heavier weights.

Good Quality Sleep
The importance of sleep cannot be overemphasized. Sleep is the time that the body’s important restoration functions get to work. When sleep is short or interrupted, our system is more easily taxed, we respond poorly to stress, and it can cause cravings for not-so-healthy foods.
Ideally, we are waking and sleeping with the natural rhythms of sunrise and sunset, but this isn’t always possible. Aim to be in bed and asleep before 10 pm each night and if your schedule permits, allow yourself to wake up naturally without an alarm clock. For most people, 7-8 hours of sleep provides adequate rest. Investigate if there are sleep disturbances like Sleep Apnea.

Hydration
Sometimes something as simple as hydration can positively affect a person’s pain levels. This is especially true if headaches and muscle stiffness are the main complaint. Your body needs water, and most people aren’t drinking enough. It is important to get at least half your body weight in ounces each day. So for a 150-pound person, 75 ounces of water per day is the minimum. You may require even more depending on your activity levels and caffeine intake.

Nutrition and Diet for pain prevention
Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are compounds that are shown to rapidly increase our aging rate and inflammation. AGEs are naturally occurring, but are Increased when foods are heat processed, especially at higher temperatures (think fried, grilled, or charred). Avoiding animal products that have been high-heat exposed can reduce the number of AGEs in your diet.
A diet rich in protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants can help reduce oxidative stress. Brightly colored fruits and vegetables like blueberries, strawberries, kale, red cabbage, beets, spinach, pecans, and even dark chocolate (72% cacao and above) are great sources of antioxidants. Coconut oil, olive oil, avocados, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds (raw) are good sources of healthy fats.
It’s a good idea for every person to monitor and limit their sugar and refined carbohydrate intake. This may require reading food labels as sugar hides in many packaged products.
If you have any food sensitivities then it is advised that you avoid those foods. If you suspect that you may have food sensitivities, then following an elimination diet can help you determine if your suspicions are correct.

Supplements that Help with Aging/Pain
I wish that I could say that there was a one-size-fits-all supplement protocol for pain, but every person is different and therefore requires their own personalized supplemental approach. Here at Life in Balance Integrative Arts Healing Center we use lab testing to determine exactly what each patient needs. We measure things like micronutrients and inflammatory markers to detect deficiencies and abnormalities that need to be addressed.

As mentioned previously, there are numerous reasons that a person might experience pain as they age, and supplements are tailored to their individual case.

But, we will highlight some of the things used in our practice.

Nitric Oxide
Nitric oxide (NO) plays a large role in how our body heals, operates, and stays young. A recent study indicated that maintaining proper NO levels noticeably reduced osteoarthritis related symptoms and with some cases being reversed entirely. If you are curious about your own NO levels, HumanN created Nitric Oxide Indicator Strips to help you track your progress. If you find that your levels are low, you can find NEO 40 Nitric Oxide tabs in our nutrient store.

Supplements that Support Hormones

DHEA
DHEA is a hormone that is naturally produced in the body and is a precursor to other hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Our DHEA levels naturally decline as we age. Supplementing with DHEA may help with hormone imbalances in aging adults.

Adrenal Revival
Healthy adrenals are very important in our later years as a lot of hormone production takes place in these small glands. Adrenal Revival contains several constituents like Ashwaghanda, Skullcap, Eleuthero, and Rhodiola that support the adrenals and help the body adapt to stress.

Pregnenolone
In the body, prengnenolone is used to make steroid hormones. Some research has shown that supplementing with Pregnenolone may help with cognitive function, stress reduction and arthritis. It is important to work with your practitioner to determine dosage and use of pregnenolone.

Vitamin C
You know that we are big proponents of vitamin C around here. Among its many uses, it very important for supporting adrenal health and function.

Supplements to Support Joint Health
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
MSM is a dietary supplement that may help with inflammation and reduction in joint and muscle pain.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Glucosamine and Chonoroitin are structural components of cartilage. Supplementation may help with pain associated with osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis that damages cartilage in the joints.

Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is naturally produced by the body that also declines with age. Its main function is to retain water which keeps tissues of the body well lubricated for easier function and movement. As you can imagine, this is very important for our joints.

Supplements that Help Reduce Pain
Bromelain
Bromelain is an extract from the pineapple plant that may have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects that are beneficial for those with osteoarthritis.

Quercetin
Quercetin is being studied for a number of benefits, including pain reduction. It is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.

Serrapeptase
Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme, meaning that it breaks down proteins. It helps break down scar tissue that can oftentimes be the cause of pain.

Boswellia/turmeric blend
Boswellia and turmeric act as strong anti-inflammatories. When paired with enzymes such as serrapeptase they work together to decrease cytokines (inflammation signals) and fibrin development which can lead to poorly healed wounds or painful scars if formed in abundance.

Correct Nutrient Deficiencies
Any nutrient that you are deficient in can essentially lead to pain as you age. Testing is the only true way to determine which nutrients your body needs the most. Correcting deficiencies, along with some of the aforementioned supplements, may be just the right combination to get, and keep, you out of pain. Start with lifestyle and nutritional changes, incorporate supplements with the help of your practitioner, and if you are still experiencing pain, there are other natural interventions available to help.

Other Interventions for Pain

Prolozone, Dextrose Prolo, and PRP
Prolozone
Prolozone involves an injection with the use of ozone. Ozone is created when an energetic force, such as electricity (lightning) or ultraviolet light (solar exposure) is imposed upon a molecule of O2. The two oxygen atoms are temporarily split apart into single oxygen atoms. Then, in a matter of nanoseconds, these highly unstable oxygen atoms will pair up again and reform back into O2 molecules. However, a small percentage of them will unite in a three-part structure known as ozone. Ozone, referred to as O3, is a gaseous molecule which consists of three oxygen atoms all sharing the same electrons.
When using ozone in an area that is struggling to heal, it creates a localized hydrogen peroxide-like effect. This produces local tissue damage as a controlled injury, and then it converts back to high-grade oxygen sending beneficial healing growth factors to the area and flushing the area with extra blood flow. Local administration of ozone also contributes to a rapid reduction in inflammation by means of reducing local cytokines. Results are typically improved in regenerative therapies with the addition of ozone.
Dextrose Prolotherapy
Dextrose prolotherapy consists of a variety of different combinations depending on the desired outcome or the provider using it. Generally speaking, it combines dextrose sugar, local anesthetic, and other nutrients. I personally refer to dextrose prolotherapy as the “middle man approach” or a “flagging system” as it is used to provide a low-grade local irritation to an area that says, “hey come pay attention to this area.” With chronic injuries, there isn’t a strong enough signal locally or our body isn’t paying enough attention to it to fully heal and external help is needed.
Every case will provide different challenges. Typically, think of dextrose prolotherapy as a first-line approach to “stretched-out rubber bands,” ie. ligaments and tendons. Prolotherapy is also superior when needing hydrodissection, or liquid pressure to break up scar tissue. Dextrose prolotherapy may also be most beneficial to locally damaged nerve tissues as it is a local nutrient blast. It helps widen the pain threshold, meaning it would take more pain to elicit a response.

PRP – “Skipping the middle man”
Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP, is a technique where a solution is derived from the patient’s own blood sample and injected into an injured area to stimulate healing and repair. Platelet-rich plasma is derived from a normal blood sample that is spun in a centrifuge. This concentrated plasma contains powerful healing properties and is rich in growth factors. These naturally occurring growth factors in the PRP are very similar to undifferentiated cells, also known as stem cells. Stem cells stimulate growth factors that encourage cartilage development which helps with tendon/ligament laxity, and repairing the smooth bone-coating articulating cartilage.
Other growth factors promote new blood supply enhancing nutrient delivery to the area, and new nerve development to restore proper movement, sensation, and downregulated pain signals. PRP injections are used to improve and hasten the recovery and healing from acute injuries. It is a great resource for injured athletes or anyone needing to get back in action quickly.

Stem Cells
Stem cells are another option for regenerative medicine. The primary types of stem cells available are umbilical cord-derived, adipose tissue, and bone marrow. The types of stem cells used depend on the case and the area being treated. In many offices, a combination of stem cells, exosomes, Wharton’s jelly, and PRP are used.

Conclusion
Pain doesn’t have to be our “normal” as we age. It is our signal to rethink our general lifestyle habits and make the changes necessary to bring our body back to health. If we’ve done everything we can do on our own, then natural, non-surgical intervention options are still available. Don’t give up, and don’t accept that pain has to be part of your aging process.

Please contact me,
Emma Marie McKenna
BS, MS, ND, PHD
to schedule your free consultation in natural healing.

08/05/2021

The Most Important Nutrient(s) for YOUR Brain HEALTH
& HEALTHY AGING

Author: Emma Marie McKenna ND, PHD

When was the last time you ran out of gas? If I had to guess, it has probably been quite a while. If you ever have though, you know that it is an unforgettable inconvenience and embarrassment that you probably don’t want to experience again.

Luckily, most modern vehicles now have all kinds of bells and whistles to let you know when your fuel tank is getting low. You can watch your fuel gauge and respond to those warning signals by going and filling up your gas tank. Thus, you probably rarely run out of gas.

Our cars aren’t the only things that run out of gas. Unfortunately, our brain and body do not come with a simple instrument panel to alert us to an impending “empty fuel tank.” Instead, we get all these annoying emotional and physical signals that often don’t make any sense, other than we just “feel terrible.”

was the last time you overslept, or forgot where you left your cell phone, or missed an important meeting? Or maybe your mood tanked and irritability, depression, and anxiety started to creep in. What about that time you felt so tired that you didn’t even have enough energy to fall asleep effectively?

Contrary to popular belief, these things aren’t just part of getting older. They are the bells, whistles, and lights on the dashboard, telling you that you are nearing brain drain!

You may be tempted to pop a vitamin pill or even a cookie into your mouth to try to feel better, but it’s rarely enough. The human brain is primed to seek sugar and sweets because most of our cellular energy comes from carbohydrates and fats. In a pinch, even protein can be converted to carbs.

However, refined foods will not give our brain cells the energy they need to function optimally. Sadly, nearly 70% of food found in most supermarkets and fast food restaurants is processed and very poorly metabolized in our bodies.

Brain Cells Need Complex Nutrients

Even though our brain is only about 5% of our body weight, it uses 20% of our daily energy requirement. Our cellular engine must be primed, tuned, and fully supported by an important array of biochemical nutrients, including key vitamins, minerals, special omega fats, phytonutrients, and a host of diverse metabolic factors.

For example, brain power is primarily electrical. Our neurons can conduct signals along structures called axons and dendrites – the wiring system of all our peripheral nerves and brain centers. These wires are highly complex with fatty acid insulation sheathes that are dependent on the right omega oils in our diet.

Now, Back to Key Question…
What is The Most Important Brain Nutrient?

A famous psychiatrist, used to ask this question at his lectures. Attendees guessed the common vitamins and nutrients, not knowing it was a bit of a trick question. The real answer, he would say is “It’s the one (or the ones) you are lowest in,” explaining that “Your team of nutrients is only as strong as your weakest player(s).”

This always led to another important question: how can we possibly know which brain nutrients are deficient?

Which ones are our weakest players?

Measure-Measure-Measure

Our Life in Balance Integrative Healing Arts Center was founded by Dr. Emma Marie McKenna BS, MS, ND, PHd. We are one of the the original homes of Functional Medicine, which, along with Integrative Medicine, is how we brand our kind of medical care.

Functional medicine, in the simplest terms, is the measurement of key bodily functions that are needed to maintain and improve health. We base all of our recommendations on accurate, scientific measurements of key nutrients and other physiologic functions.

Should you wonder about your own reserve of key brain nutrients, consider looking into our Brain & Mental Health Profile.

Below are some of the key nutrients measured in the profile, and why they are important to your brain health.

Vitamin A�Investigations into the influence of vitamin A on cognitive abilities have proven that older people with a vitamin A deficiency suffer memory and other thinking impairments. 10,000 units per day is enough.

Vitamin D & K
A study of 320 cognitively healthy men and women between the ages of 70 and 85 found those with higher blood concentrations of K1 had better brain speed and verbal episodic memory. This is the ability to recall and mentally re-experience specific episodes from one’s personal past (like where you left your car keys).

Vitamin E
When your vitamin E level drops, the liver has a tougher time sending vitamin E to the to the brain. That is where it is used to make the compound called DHA-PC – the form that goes into membrane construction. 90% of Americans are deficient in vitamin E
Choline

Choline was only given essential nutrient status in 1998. It has important roles in cell membrane signaling, protecting the brain against free radicals, maintaining brain mass, supporting energy, and prolonging normal levels of acetylcholine and other key neurotransmitters.
Nutrition is one piece (a very important piece) of the brain health puzzle.

Exercise, lifelong learning, and connecting with others are other valuable pieces to incorporate into your lifestyle to promote healthy brain function for many years to come.

Book your consultation today.

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Dr. Emma Marie McKenna
BS, MS, ND, PHD, FABNO ♥️
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Life in Balance Integrative Healing Arts Centers
&
Health , Disability, Aging Resource Advocates
Executive Director

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