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The Mercereau Report

Mercereau Report Volume 4

Keep Forgetting Things? Have trouble with little memory lapses like “where are my keys?” or “What time is that meeting tomorrow?” This can be annoying, but there are 5 things that we can do to boost memory!  Walk Backwards.  Yes, walking backward improves short-term memory although neuroscientists cannot yet explain why.  However, research such as published in the journal Cognition, proves that this is an effective technique. Eat more fruits and vegetables.  A large study associated with the Harvard School...

The Mercereau Report

The Mercereau Report Vol. 3

February 23, 2022 1. Prepare to be amazed!  Here is a brief video (14 minutes) from Dr. Daniel Amen: The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans | Daniel Amen | TEDxOr. Learn how we can better understand “broken” brains and how better to heal them through actually seeing the problem through advanced scans.  Enjoy…….. https://youtu.be/esPRsT-lmw8 2. There is a more contagious version of Omicron spreading in the U.S., fueling worries. The omicron BA..2 variant spreads about 30% more easily and has...

The Mercereau Report

The Mercereau Report Vol. 2

Ivermectin?  What is the real story here……. There are many reports on the efficacy of Ivermectin in the early stages of treatment for COVID.  There are also many reports citing just the opposite. So, let’s take a look at both sides so we can all decide which approach is most convincing for us individually. Here is information from NIH – dated Feb., 2021  “Ivermectin is not approved by the FDA for the treatment of any viral infection” However, they also...

Brain is 60 Percent Fat

Brain Health

Let’s all eat more fat! Yea! Can this be true?

David Perlmutter, MD, a leading board certified neurologist, recently published Grain Brain, a New York Times best-selling book that teaches us all how we can feed our brains and actively work to prevent Alzheimer’s.  Sounds fantastic, but hundreds of research studies bear it out. We are all fat heads!  60% of our brains are fat!   Dr. Perlmutter explains that humans have eaten diets high in fat and protein for millennia.  Our brains have evolved to flourish on this kind...

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) – Leading edge treatment now available for:

  Strokes Diabetic ulcers Traumatic Brain injuries following combat and motor vehicle accidents Neurodegenerative conditions Bone infections Autism Non-healing skin infections Damage from radiation therapies Skin grafts Burns Migraines Carbon monoxide poisoning Multiple Sclerosis   What is this wonderful new form of therapy? Welcome to the world of possibilities with hyperbaric oxygenation therapy (HBOT)!   The FDA has approved its use for 14 conditions (follow this link) although other applications have been widely studied and utilized as well. How does...

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More on the amazing CoEnzyme Q10 that our bodies produce….

Here is some additional information about this wonderful nutrient our bodies create that increases energy production and helps to reduce inflammation.  Tori Hudson, N.D., nationally recognized naturopathic physician, author, educator and researcher, has written much about this nutrient that is produced not only in humans, but in animals, plants and microbes. “It is an essential component of the mitochondria, which is the energy producing unit of each cell of our body. CoQ10 is involved in the manufacture of ATP, which...

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Magnesium……and super health! Tired, depressed, high blood pressure, heart disease, restless legs? You might need magnesium…

Up to 80% of Americans have very low levels of magnesium!  Do you?  You can ask your physician to order the lab “RBC Mg” to get the most accurate reading of your own magnesium level. What does magnesium do for us?  Magnesium helps to regulate many biochemical reactions – such as protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and the regulation of blood pressure.  Magnesium is a key player in the production of energy in our bodies! It...

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Transfats – what are they exactly and why do we need to avoid them?

Mark Hyman, MD, leading Functional Medicine clinician and teacher, explains: The FDA issued a ban on all trans fats, deeming them unsafe for human consumption, and it’s about time!  For more than 20 years, the science has shown these fats to be hazardous to our health.  Trans fat is an oddly shaped fat that: Slows your metabolism Increases inflammation Lowers your good cholesterol Raises your bad cholesterol Causes diabetes, obesity, heart attacks, strokes, dementia, cancer, and inflammation So, you really...