The One Emotion That Extends Your Life

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Based on progressive research we find that what we think about and what we feel have far-ranging effects on our immune system. One important part of our immune system includes the natural killer cell or NK cells. These …

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This Cat Parasite May Contribute to Anxiety and Autism

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP The toxoplasma gondii parasite commonly associated with cats has been linked to generalized anxiety disorder and autism. The Toxoplasma gondii’s eggs are present in cat feces, and one of the most common way people are infected with …

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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Dementia

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Study from the journal Neurology revealed that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is independently associated with cognitive impairment. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an umbrella term for a range of liver conditions affecting people who drink little …

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Anxiety and Depression- Brain on Fire?

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. Depression, Anxiety and other mental disorders have reached epidemic proportions.  In the U.S., the national rate of anxiety in 2019 tripled from 8.1% to 25.5%, and depression almost quadrupled from 6.5% to 24.3%. What is going on? …

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The One Emotion that Extends Your Life

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University.  Based on progressive research we find that what we think about and what we feel have far-ranging effects on our immune system. An excellent review of this is “Molecules of Emotion“, by Candace Pert, PhD. One important …

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