Total Health Magazine - April 2015

In this issue

Karen V. Unger, MSW, Add, author of author of Brain Health for Life, Beyond
Pills Politics and Popular Diets discusses the connection between “Nutrition and Mental Disorders.”

Journalist Olga Chiruk in “BraTumIA: New Brain Imaging Technology,” brings readers up-to-date on new technology BraTumIA for individuals with brain tumors. The software quickly creates 3D models of brain tumors and can significantly reduce time and errors in tumor diagnosis. Interestingly this software is available at no charge to researchers and clinicians.

Russian Tarragon and Bitter Melon: Creatine’s Overlooked Sidekicks Dallas Cloutare, PhD calls the attention of all body builders and offers Russian tarragon and bitter melon combination to heighten the benefits of creatine.

Elson M. Haas, MD, presents “ADHA And Nutrition,” explaining the important role nutrition has in treating ADHD.

Brad King’s, MS, MFS, in “Life is Not Meant to Be Spent in the Gym,” shares information on an exercise plan called HIIT which is done in a short period of time with an intense routine. This may be the answer for all of us who want the benefits of going to the gym without the gym taking over our lives.

“Are Americans Immortal?” Thanatologist Daniela Muggia’s final part in a three-part series on Death and Dying.

“Step into Health,” Gloria Gilbère, CDP, DA Hom, PhD discusses the benefits and some of the dance steps to help with increasing exercise and having fun at the same time.

“Whey Protein,” Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AGH) explains how it is made, why we should use it and how different segments of the population can enjoy the benefits.

This month’s Pet Care column by Shawn Messonnier, DVM, is on chondroitin used by both men and women and their best friends.

Media Review feature’s Kathleen Barnes new book Food is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. As an avid gardener she shares her knowledge on how plants from the garden can be used as cures for a variety of ailments.