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January 4, 2009 - Includes: Positive Change, Chemo Brain Guide, News "Shorts", Sleep
Positive change for 2009 begins with wellness The most important way to improve your own well being, and therefore your prosperity, is to take charge of your health. The lessons of 2008 and years past teach us that: Health is wellness and not the absence of diagnosed disease. Diseases can be lurking undiagnosed for years; the ... Chemo brain guide now available The October 2008 newsletter about Chemo Brain received such a positive response that I wrote a more detailed guide for recovery from this debilitating side effect of chemotherapy. I personallly used this approach for my own recovery, and I sincerely hope this will help thousands ... News "shorts" Brain has key role in appetite Yale researchers' studies ... Benadryl not found to help very young children sleep Diphenhydramine... Brain 'wiring' may determine desire for change Studies on ... Brain 'wiring' may determine desire for change An FDA panel ... What you may not know about sleep Sleep deprivation: the silent killer and obesity link. News flash that everyone dreads: You cannot "burn the candle at both ends" without paying a steep price. Research that was released in 2008 showed a link between prolonged sleep deprivation and serious illness such as heart ... View this newsletter in full
October 14, 2008 - Includes: Breast Cancer, Healthy Recipe, Special Offer
Breast Cancer: Wrong Emphasis= Needless New Cases by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Diagnosed with lobular breast cancer (Stage III) in 2002 TO: ALL SUPPORTERS OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, TO ALL WHO WEAR PINK RIBBONS ALL YEAR ... Healthy Recipe of the Month Easy Berry Probiotic Protein Smoothie Ingredients:5-6 very large strawberries, or 1/3 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup strawberry or blueberry kefir (found in the health food dairy section), ... SPECIAL OFFER TO IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS WITH FUSER BARS I invented this nutrition bar because clients wanted a tasty, convenient way to take their brain supplements for focus. It doesn't take anything like the granola or protein bars you find everywhere. Each bar has a chocolate core with lecithin (to help memory) and nucleic acids (to help ... View this newsletter in full
September 2, 2008 - Includes: Ready Brainwaves, Fall Special, Healthy Recipe, Special Offer
School's on: Are your children's brainwaves ready? The medical profession and media are beginning to recognize what many practitioners have known for decades: Neurofeedback (that is, biofeedback for the brain) can be highly effective in treating problems ranging from attention and focus problems (including ADHD), ... Fall special (appointments limited): Brainwave and skill profile only $150 If you've just learned your child's standardized test scores from the spring and you're not pleasantly surprised, you may be wondering what to do next. Additional testing is not necessarily informative, and may send the wrong message to your child. Tutoring usually is ineffective if the ... Healthy Recipe of the Month Easy Berry Probiotic Protein Smoothie Ingredients:5-6 very large strawberries, or 1/3 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup strawberry or blueberry kefir (found in the health food dairy section), ... SPECIAL OFFER TO IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS WITH FUSER BARS I invented this nutrition bar because clients wanted a tasty, convenient way to take their brain supplements for focus. It doesn't take anything like the granola or protein bars you find everywhere. Each bar has a chocolate core with lecithin (to help memory) and nucleic acids (to help ... View this newsletter in full
May 16, 2008 - Includes: Children's Food, Boost Brain by Excerising, Healthy Recipe, News "Shorts", Special Offer
Spring Has Sprung: Do You Know What Your Children Are Eating? The flowers and trees are in full bloom here in Richmond and this is the time of year that kids start going to swim meets, where they are exposed to Skittles, Pop Rocks, Nerds and other kinds of bad candies. These candies are laden with chemicals that not only increase ... Boost Your Brain by Choosing Exercise Wisely Studies have shown that some forms of exercise may actually help you think better, while others have little or no impact on your brain matter. According to the article, you COULD be "spinning" your wheels. Read the full article here: ... Healthy Recipe of the Month Easy Banana Smoothie Ingredients: 1 large ripe banana 1/2 cup orange juice (also can use apple juice) 3/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons (or more) nonfat dry milk OR ... News "Shorts" Popular Asthma Drug Linked to Suicide We reported on this in ... Botox Bad for the Brain? A recent Study revealed that ... Green Tea Beats OSA-related Cognitive Problems Chemicals found in green tea ... Mindfulness Meditation Here is a simple meditation you can ... SPECIAL OFFER TO IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS WITH FUSER BARS kSero has extended its offering a special price on all Fuser Bars in stock for kSero newsletter subscribers. We often recommend this patented formula to our clients for improved focus, concentration, cell communication, and overall energy. Take advantage of this special offer and ... View this newsletter in full
April 1, 2008 - Includes: FDA Alert on Singular, Healthy Sleep Strategies, Healthy Recipe, News "Shorts", Special Offer
Important FDA Alert on Singular It's allergy season and if you are one of millions of Americans who take antihistamines, PLEASE TAKE NOTE. This particular warning involves the drug Singulair, a leukotriene inhibitor prescribed to prevent asthma attacks and relieve allergy symptoms. The FDA issued a ... Effective Strategies for Healthy Sleep Millions of Americans suffer from sleep disorders and are not getting the help they need to remedy this problem. Conditions associated with sleep problems include increased risk for psychiatric disorders, cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and stroke. Keep in mind that the ... Healthy Recipe of the Month Cous Cous with chicken, asparagus, spinach, and tomato* Ingredients: 1 box of whole wheat cous cous, 1 pound of organic chicken breast, cut into Ľ inch strips, ˝ teaspoon of salt, ˝ teaspoon of ... News "Shorts" Children with Healthy Diets Get Better Grades Findings from a recent ... Toxin found in "organic" products Buyer Beware ... New Study links antidepressants to Type 2 Diabetes Recent evidence ... Belly fat linked to greater risk of dementia A recent study has ... SPECIAL OFFER TO IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS WITH FUSER BARS kSero is offering a special price on all Fuser Bars in stock for kSero newsletter subscribers. We often recommend this patented formula to our clients for improved focus, concentration, cell communication, and overall energy. Take advantage of this special offer and order yours ... View this newsletter in full
March 1, 2008 - Includes: Exercise for Depression, Artificial Sweeteners, Childhood Disorder creenings, Healthy Recipe, News, Parent Workshop
News from "Across the Pond:" Physicians Prescribe Exercise for Depression by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. U.S. physicians prescribe exercise for patients with physical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Pharmaceuticals ... The Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners Reviewed by Molly Reams Artificial sweeteners (product names such as Nutrasweet, Sweet 'n' Low, Equal) have been linked to obesity in a study conducted at Purdue ... Will screening for Childhood Disorders create an epidemic of overdiagnosis? Reviewed by Molly Reams The American Academy of Pediatrics has created guidelines standardizing screening for autism spectrum disorder during regular checkups. ... Healthy Recipe of the Month Lemon Rosemary Chicken 4-6 organic chicken breasts. Marinade (to taste): salt and pepper, extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 fresh squeezed lemon, fresh rosemary, chopped. ... News "Shorts" Euphoria during long distance running. Findings from a recent study published in ... Vaccinations: Opportunity to explore the issue for yourself. Read more about how vaccines ... Creative play helps to build better self-regulation. Children who spend all of their playtime ... Parent Workshop Announced Challenged by parenting more than you thought? Children don't come with an instruction manual! Do you wish they did? Every parent hits stumbling blocks along the way. Have you: Reached the end of your rope over schoolwork, behavior, attitude, or habits? ... View this newsletter in full
February 10, 2008 - Includes: Client Wisdom, Vitamin D3, Exercise & Aging, Adult Supplements, Healthy Recipe, News, and Parent Workshop
Wisdom from our clients: Change by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Whether we realize it, or even like the fact, our minds and bodies are constantly changing. Simply observing the world around us creates ... Daily Dose of Vitamin D3 Reviewed by Molly Reams Vitamin D is well established as essential to maintaining bone strength. However, a growing number of animal and human studies evidence an ... Exercise Slows Aging Reviewed by Molly Reams from Archives of Internal Medicine, January 2008, Vol. 168, No.2. A recent study out of King's College London evidenced that people who stay fit are biologically younger, with a reciprocal relationship to ... Top 5 Supplements for Optimum Brain Health for ADULTS 1) Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Improves the communication ... 2) Protein. Brain cells ... 3) Vitamin E. This well-known ... 4) Lecithin, found in fresh eggs and soy. Can improve ... 5) Folic Acid Hearts. Improves memory... Don't Forget: Move your body, Put a timer next to your ... Healthy Recipe of the Month PESTO SALMON from recipeczar.com Time: 25 minutes, 5 minutes prep; Servings: 4-6; 4-6 wild salmon fillets (no skin), 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, Fresh ground pepper, ... News "Shorts" Beat Physical and Mental Fatigue with L-Carnitine Supplementation In a study from the American Journal of ... Negative Drug Studies Not Published According to a recent literature review, ... Reduce your risk of dementia with folate The British Medical ... Parent Workshop Announced Challenged by parenting more than you thought? Children don't come with an instruction manual! Do you wish they did? Every parent hits stumbling blocks along the way. If you've reached your limit of frustration over schoolwork, behavior, attitude, or habits, consider ... View this newsletter in full
January 4, 2008 - Includes: Findings from Our Work, Rethinking Flouride, Prescriptions, 3 Things for your Brain, Healthy Recipe, News "Shorts"
Findings from Our Work with Clients by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. At the center, we learn as much from our clients as they do from us. Over the years, we've built a substantial compendium of knowledge ... Rethinking Flouride Reviewed by Molly Reams from Scientific American, January 2008 For over half a century, the United States public has been informed that adding fluoride to toothpastes and the public water systems would ... Are your prescriptions TOXIC WASTE? Reviewed by Molly Reams from Scientific American, January 2008 Researchers have been finding evidence that things we have in our households are making us sick, such as the toxins found in plastic and the ... 3 Things You Can Do for Your Brain in 2008 1) Stop eating cereal for breakfast. Cereal, even the types that are "fortified," ... 2) Take 5. Focus in 5 minutes through mind self-training ... 3) Cut back on carbs until dinner. Your nutrition should include protein ... If you want an added edge... Move your body, Suplement your ... Healthy Recipe of the Month by: Molly Reams Peanut-Butter Protein Smoothie Try this quick and delicious smoothie for breakfast or anytime as a high protein snack. Makes 1 serving. ... News "Shorts" Diet Food Making Kids UNHEALTHY According to a study from the University of Alberta, ... Lack of Sleep Related to Obesity Turn off the TV and computer early. ... Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Prevent Alzheimer's Even MORE reasons emerge for supplementing ... View this newsletter in full
December 10 2007 - Includes: Decoding "food" labels, More on Omega-3s, Stress Relief, and Healthy Recipe
Decoding "food" labels: How 'bout a few grains to go with the sugar? by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. My husband and I were waiting for a delayed flight in an airport recently. I had arrived prepared with a high-protein snack, but my husband ... More on Omega-3 Fatty Acids: DHA and Optimal Brain Functioning The following article is summarized by Molly Reams from the January 2008 issue of Life Extension magazine. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), one very important component of omega-3 fatty acids, has an integral role in optimal brain functioning at all ... Give yourself this 10-minute "gift" when holiday stress threatens Even if you haven't heard of mindfulness meditation, this season is a perfect time to receive quick benefits. Not to be confused with other forms of meditation (no "Ohms" needed!), mindfulness meditation simply means turning your mind to something else, such as the rising and falling of ... Healthy Recipe of the Month by: Molly Reams Open-Faced Goat Cheese and Spinach Omelet For protein-lovers on the lookout for more creative ways to increase protein without ... View this newsletter in full
November 4 2007 - Includes: Kid's Cold Medicines, Health Bytes, Obesity Prevention, kSero Special
Reader's Digest: Irresponsible Reporting on Supplements by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. I have never been tempted to purchase a Reader's Digest, but the November 2007 edition perched at the grocery store checkout certainly ... FDA Issues Warnings about Children's Cough and Cold Medicines-- Part II by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. From the Associated Press on October 19, 2007: "WASHINGTON - Cold and cough medicines don't work in children and shouldn't be ... Healthy bytes- condensed news and findings for your health by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. >>>So it's not just the lack of pesticides! Study shows organic foods ARE more nutritious than conventionally grown foods. >>>Think ... Obesity Prevention Tips for Parents 1. Greatly reduce television to no more than 3 hours per week, and have TV-free days and weeks. This will help reduce influence on food ... 2. Increase exercise. You can't just send children outdoors or drive them involving to team sports practice-- you need to ensure that they will ... Save with kSero's Fall Special By now you may already see your child struggling with classwork, homework, or tests. For only $169.00, you can receive vital information about your child's attention and self-control, and the possibility of food-related problems. CALL (804) 360-5976 today to learn more about ... View this newsletter in full
October 5 2007 - Includes: Food Additives & Hyperactivity, Kid's Cold Medicines, Bulimia Treatments, Transformed Brain-Damage, Fall Special
Study on Food Additives Shows Increased Hyperactivity in Children by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. There's a saying that research tends to prove what people have known all along. The most recent case in point: combinations of food ... FDA Issues Warnings about Children's Cough and Cold Medicines by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. In the early years of parenting my two daughters, I would browse the aisles of cough and cold medications as I was waiting for yet another ... Bulimia Patients Respond To Family-based Teatment vs. Psychotherapy by: Marc Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. A new study shows that patients, aged 12-19 years, suffering from bulimia respond better to family-based treatment than to supportive ... Enriched Environment Transforms Brain-damaged Child The story of Caitlin McOrmish is nothing short of amazing, UNLESS you understand how adaptive the brain is and how it responds to enriched environments. As a baby, Caitlin contracted mumps, which, her parents were told, caused irreversible brain damage. She was destined never ... Save with kSero's Fall Special By now you may already see your child struggling with classwork, homework, or tests. For only $169.00, you can receive vital information about your child's attention and self-control, and the possibility of food-related problems. CALL (804) 360-5976 today to learn more about ... View this newsletter in full
September 3 2007 - Includes: Online Store, Omega-3s, Sports Drinks, Set Clear Expectations, Shopping Around, kSero's Fall Special
kSero to Launch Online Store Since establishing its Center for the Mind in Innsbrook, near Richmond, VA, kSero has become a trusted source for information about how to protect and improve your brain. We have always offered testing, diagnostic, training, and coaching services. kSero has also developed ... Omega-3 Fats: Are You Getting the Right Types? by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Omega-3 fatty acids are becoming a household word. These critical fats are being added to a wide variety of products such as milk, eggs, ... Rethinking Sports Drinks by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Sports drinks are everywhere-- professional and amateur events, practice fields, and gyms. Thanks to these associations, most of us believe ... Parent Corner: Set Clear Expectations by: Andy Wallace, M.S. The start of the school year is a time of high expectations. I generally assume parents expect high academic achievement, even if the previous ... Shopping Around ... Lessons Learned from Reading Labels Ranch Dressing Yesterday I had a quick trip to a local supermarket to find salad ingredients and decided on ranch dressing. I picked up ... Green Tea Drinks How do beverage companies take a perfectly good tea and ruin it? By loading it up with high fructose corn syrup. Don't ... Save $150 with kSero's Fall Special School is starting, and you want your child to do his/her best. Find out how well your child is prepared with our Fall Special. For $169.00, you can obtain computer-based assessments and diet recommendations. CALL (804) 360-5976 today to learn more about your child's ability to ... View this newsletter in full
August 24 2007 - Includes: Obesity Rates, Obesity-Brain-Diet, Walk it Off, News Stories, 15 min to improve your health
Obesity Rates to Soar in the US by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. Obesity is still on the rise. A new study released by the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that by 2015, 75% of adults ... Obesity - Brain - Diet by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Unless you've lived in a cave for the past five years, you are now familiar with the warnings about obesity greatly increasing the risk of ... Walk it Off by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. All the contradictory information about how long to exercise, what exercises to do, and the right way to do them can itself be exhausting. The ... News: Brain development, diet foods, kids' exercise by: Alexa Ellis, contributing writer Deficiencies in Choline May Pose Problems for Normal Brain Development ... Will Diet Foods Turn Your Children into Obese ... 15 Minutes to Improve Your Health by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Don't wait until January to resolve to eat better. As the really hot days of summer give way (we hope) to weather more conducive to outdoor ... View this newsletter in full
August 10 2007 - Includes: Spices for Alzheimer's, 'Chemobrain' and 'Pump Head', Obesity Drugs, Breast Cancer Genes, Marijuana News
Spices for Alzheimer's Disease? by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. Chemicals in turmeric, a spice used as ingredient in curry, may be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study ... Cognitive impairments result from chemotherapy, cardiac surgery by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. This month marks the 5-year anniversary of my initial cancer surgery and the beginning of a long journey that I regard as into and out of a pit. ... Obesity Drugs May Fight Cancer by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. Many scientific advances start with serendipity. Scientists at Wale Forest University have made a surprising discovery - an obesity drug can ... BRCA Breast Cancer Genes by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. Women who have BRCA breast cancer genetic mutations are just as likely to survive as other women who get breast cancer, according to a ... It's no propaganda-- evidence links marijuana use to increased risk for psychosis later in life by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Attention, parents! It's really NOT OK for your teens to get high, and marijuana is not a harmless alternative to alcohol. I don't know a single ... View this newsletter in full
July 15 2007 - Includes: Complementary medical services, Don't vacation these, Summer Foods, CAM treatments, News on brain cells and vaccines
Rapid rise in "complementary" medical services by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. Have you been to a practitioner besides your family physician? Whether chiropractic care, acupuncture, yoga or homeopathy, ... Don't take a vacation from these during the summer by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. There's no question that parents look forward to the end of school nearly as much as their children do. Parents who struggle with homework, ... Super summer foods by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. Summer is a great season to enjoy what nature has to offer - fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether you're trying to lose weight or just want to ... CAM treatments using the whole environment for the whole person The US healthcare system is in crisis and does not appear to be sustainable. Fortunately, alternative and holistic approaches to much of health and medicine are available. Presently, three-quarters of Americans use health services now labeled as "complementary and alternative ... News you should use: brain cells and vaccines in the news Don't forget: Exercise improves adult memory. New research has shed light on adult neurogenesis, which is the formation of new neurons in the adult brain. It has been known for some time that exercise stimulates the growth of new cells in the brain, but evidence was lacking in ... View this newsletter in full
June 15 2007 - Includes: Dr. Micozzi's Bio, Basic Nutrition, Exercise Helps, Critical Obesity Period, and Thin May Not be Healthy
Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. Marc Micozzi is a physician and nutritional epidemiologist and anthropologist who has worked to create science-based tools for the health professions to be better informed and productively engaged in the new fields of complementary and alternative (CAM) and nutritional ... Basic Nutrition for Body and Mind by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. Modern science has now proven much of what our grandmothers already knew about good nutrition and health. What can we do about it? ... Exercise May Help Reverse Some Effects of Aging by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. A recent study in the PLoS scientific journal showed that engaging in weight training regularly can offset skeletal muscle atrophy and ... New Research Reveals Critical Period When Children at Risk of Becoming Obese. by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. A study from Columbia University Medical Center found that during the ages of 1-3 years, children are at risk of gaining significant weight. ... Research Suggests That Thin People May Not be as Healthy as They Appear by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. Lew and Garfinckle in 1971 showed in a large data base that being thin is associated with increased mortality and morbidity from some ... Research Suggests Ways to Slow Alzheimer's by: Marc S. Micozzi, MD, Ph.D. A new study released at the International Conference on Prevention of Dementia on June 11th suggests that treating other health factors ... View this newsletter in full
May 20 2007 - Includes: the Developing Brain, Exercise Stimulates Growth of Brain Cells, College Students use Stimulant Drugs, and Dietary Niacin
News on the Developing Brain by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. No surprise: physical evidence from a study at the National Institutes of Health reveals that the foundational structures for learning are near ... How Does Exercise Stimulate Growth of Brain Cells? Study's Findings Break Ground Research has shown that exercise improves memory. A recent study at Columbia University Medical Center sheds light on how this happens. Exercise affects an area of the brain called the dentate gyrus, which is the site of neuron generation. This area lies within the hippocampus, ... Up to 25 Percent of College Students Use Stimulant Drugs to Enhance Performance by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. On May 14, I attended the first conference on the ethics of cognitive enhancement, a subject I will write about in a future newsletter. During ... Dietary Niacin in Seniors Associated with Lower Incidence of Alzheimer's Rush University, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging conducted a nine-year study of more than 3700 seniors living in the Chicago area. Using questionnaires and clinical evaluations, the researchers found that higher food intake of niacin ... View this newsletter in full
April 19 2007 - Includes: Drink healthy, Boost your focus, Slow brain waves, and Stop violent video games
'Tis the season to drink healthy by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. In April, the warmer weather means more outdoor sports, and that means sports and energy drinks will proliferate in coolers, cars, ... Boost your focus and your energy by: Amanda Horstman, Ph.D. We live in a world of distractions.Maintaining focus and concentration with all of the clutter in our environment is becoming more and ... Are slow brain waves slowing you down? by: Amanda Horstman, Ph.D. Brainwaves, the electrical activity that occurs in your brain, are classified according to their frequency. Beta waves are what you need ... Virginia Tech Massacre: Let's Stop Violence in Video Games by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. As I was preparing the final version of this eNewsletter, news of the horrific massacre at Virginia Tech reached our Center. Not being a ... View this newsletter in full
March 12 2007 - Includes: Nutrition Awareness, Brain Food, BabyFirstTV, Chemobrain is real, Alcohol and the teen brain, and Energy drinks
March is for Nutrition Awareness Eating right isn't just about watching your weight. It's also about feeding your brain. Studies show that Americans still aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables, which can protect you from many of the diseases we associate with aging: heart attack and stroke. ... Protein: Important Brain Food by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Unless you're a body builder, there's an excellent chance that you aren't getting enough protein in your diet. Protein is essential for ... Babies are NOT first on BabyFirstTV BabyFirstTV is the latest addition to the line-up of media aimed at creating loyal customers for life. This 24-hour television network is designed exclusively for infants and toddlers, who can watch it any time of the day for as long as their parents "let them." Great. Now parents can ... It's not "all in your head": Chemobrain is real A study published in the Journal of Biology in November 2006 validated the reported mental fog and other difficulties experienced by chemotherapy patients. For years, various experts had essentially dismissed the problem as stress- or hormone-related. From now on, that ... Alcohol and the Teen Brain Binge drinking particularly harmful It's not news that teen drinking is a problem. What is newsworthy is a study recently presented in the U.K. about the damage of alcohol to ... Energy Drinks that Give You Wings might Ground Your Brain As developer of the original formula for the Fuser Energy Micro-Bar, kSero has started to explore the world of energy products and their effects on the brain. We performed a quick snapshot study of the effects of Red Bull on focus, as defined by the ratio of low and high ... View this newsletter in full
February 18 2007 - Includes: Supplement recommendations confirmed, Folic acid study, Acetylcholine, Dietary lecithin, and Good Aging News
Recent Study Confirms kSero's Supplement Recommendations by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. It's enormously gratifying to learn that the methods you've discovered through combining research and practice have been confirmed by ... Folic Acid Study Shows Benefits for the Mind by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. One of the ongoing debates in the health industry is whether supplements that are not in food form can be beneficial. The argument for a ... Did You Know? Acetylcholine was the first neurotransmitter (brain chemical) discovered. Acetylcholine is used in the brain's memory processes. The body manufactures acetylcholine from the B vitamin choline, found in foods such as lecithin. Dietary lecithin can improve memory. At kSero Center for the Mind, we frequently see clients who have trouble memorizing or recalling memorized information. Therapeutic amounts of dietary lecithin often help. the majority of clients who have a memory problem see measurable benefits from adding lecithin on a daily ... The Good News on Aging. Like wine, knowledge and skills can improve with age. Studies show regeneration, skill superiority The February 16 edition of the Wall Street Journal included a major article on the good news about aging. Finally! Writer Sharon Begley ... View this newsletter in full
February 10 2007 - Includes: Time to intervene, HPV Vaccine, and Lecithin powder
When the Rubber Meets the Road: Time to Intervene? by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. February is a critical time of the school year: everyone has finally settled down after vacations and school holidays, and students are faced ... HEALTH ISSUE ALERT: The New HPV Vaccine for Children by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Ever since Vioxx, a supposed breakthrough in pain and inflammation management, was pulled from the shelves after causing multiple deaths, ... New Lecithin Powder Now Available at kSero! Has More Benefits than Lecithin Granules If you have visited our offices recently, you have undoubtedly seen our blue-and-white jars. These are one of our most recent health "finds" ... View this newsletter in full
January 9 2007 - Includes: Brain performance, Childhood obesity, Chemobrain, Brain health, Mental Exercise, Mental Fitness, and Demanding More
Winning the award for least surprising finding of 2006: mental exercise improves brain performance. A recently completed study showed that even a few weeks of training your brain can have lasting benefits. Now is the time of year to reduce your passive activities, such as TV-watching, and build your mental muscle with games, reading, and mental challenges. kSero has cognitive ... Childhood obesity is an epidemic. More than 30% of our nation's children are more than 30% overweight, leading to an increased risk for Type II diabetes. Even worse, diabetes is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease. If your child is overweight, you cannot ignore these alarming statistics and do ... "Chemobrain" is real, and not just due to the stresses of cancer or chemotherapy. No surprise here-- I had personal experience with this one! Thanks to exercise and supplements, I have recovered. While the good news is that breast cancer incidence declined for the first time in decades, the fact remains that hundreds of thousands of people suffer mental ... Brain Health: Mending the Mind by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. In the Fall of 2006, Dr. Hardwicke authored an article published in the Virginia Center on Aging's Aging in Action newsletter. She ... Mental Exercise by: Jesse Scheider Recently, the news has turned its focus towards mental fitness. Training equipment for your brain is widely available and increasing in ... Mental Fitness by: Amanda Horstman, Ph.D. Some people accept that the consequence of age is a dulling of one's edge. Today's world is rife with elements that can cause cognitive ... Chemobrain Supplements by: Amanda Horstman, Ph.D. The mission of kSero is to improve lives by improving cognitive functioning. Our services have always included nutritional counseling, but ... Demanding More (Or Less) by: Amanda Horstman, Ph.D. A few weeks ago, a client’s mother came into our center, very excited about a new product on the market. She had heard about a new ... View this newsletter in full
November 26 2006 - Includes: ADHD answers, Breakfast food, and kSero's Mission
Answers to ADHD by: Amanda Horstman, Ph.D. Last month, the Harvard Mental Health Letter, a monthly publication for professionals, contained an article on the risks associated with ... What are we Feeding our Kids for Breakfast by: Jesse Scheider You’ve probably seen the recent commercials for Kellogg’s Strawberry Frosted Mini-Wheats. A girl stands onstage for her school’s ... kSero's Mission: What we do is grounded in research and experience by: Amanda Horstman, Ph.D. In today’s society of competition, advanced technology, and the need for a quick fix, the diagnosis of cognitive disorders such as ADHD ... View this newsletter in full
October 10 2006 - Includes: School Special, Neurofeedback benefits, Expanding, New Products, Please Welcome, Open House, Outreach Events
Back-to-School Diagnostic "Special" What's it about? It's only October and the school year is still young, but it's not too early to zero in on your student's challenges. If you have any indication that your child has difficulty focusing, concentrating, or paying attention, you should bring him or her in to see us. Our October ... Neurofeedback vs. Medication Not just for children Although the majority of physicians believe that medications are the only "proven" solutions for certain behavioral problems, scientific studies have shown neurofeedback to be effective AND permanent. Any benefits of medication last only as long as it ... Expanding kSero Going West with Andy Wallace September 25th was a bittersweet day for the kSero Center in Innsbrook. Andy Wallace, our assistant director, counselor, and neurofeedback specialist, left the Innsbrook Center to open a kSero office in Portland, Oregon. Andy plans to blaze ... Browse Our New Shop's Offerings Smart Cookies, Supplements, and Books, O My! Along with new members of our staff, kSero has added another component to our center. Now, you can purchase a variety of recommended supplements at competitive prices right here in our office. Additionally, we have ... New Assistant Director Dr. Horstman brings expertise in Biochemistry and a great personality Amanda Horstman, Ph.D., joined the kSero Center in August and currently serves as the new Assistant Director. Dr. Horstman obtained her B.S. in Biology, with a chemistry minor, from Virginia Tech. ... Also Joining the Team UVA graduate Jesse Schneider is on board Jesse Schneider, a recent psychology and mathematics graduate from the University of Virginia, has also joined the kSero team. After studying child and adult psychology in school, she is looking forward to applying that ... Upcoming OPEN HOUSE On November 2nd, at 6:45 PM, kSero will be hosting an Open House. Come by and learn about our services and products. We will have a variety of information and activities for you: Neurofeedback Demonstrations Smart Cookie Samples Samples of Spirutein Protein ... Community Outreach* kSero Speaks The staff at kSero has had a number of talks and articles to share our knowledge and experiences with the community. On September 25, kSero director Dr. Susan Hardwicke presented a seminar at the Lifelong Learning Institute. The subject was methods to ... View this newsletter in full
September 5 2006 - Includes: Clear Expectations, Medication Rant, Other News: Soda's in Schools, Aspartame, and Psychostimulants
Set the Stage for Success with Clear Expectations by: Andy Wallace, M.S. The start of the school year is a time of high expectations. I generally assume parents expect high academic achievement, even if the previous ... Medication Rant by: Andy Wallace, M.S. I was reading an article today about the FDA asking the makers of yet another psychostimulant (medications used to treat the symptoms of ... Other News Soft Drinks in Schools Article by Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY ... Aspartame: A Dangerous Substance Article by Dr. Joseph Mercola ... Warnings on PsychostimulantsArticle by Gardiner Harris, NEW YORK TIMES ... View this newsletter in full
May 27 2006 - Includes: Multi-tasking, Parenting Corner: TV Warnings, Stimulant Meds
Multi-tasking: the road to productivity and profit--NOT! by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Hidden Costs, Hidden Problems Multi-tasking is the Western 21st century way of life, and an assumed boon for business and those ... Parenting Corner: Ignoring Warnings about TV by: Andy Wallace, M.S. An Associated Press story about children and television was good news and bad news. The good news is that reporters are drawing more ... ER: Stimulant Meds Increase the Probability of Being There by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Survey by CDC raises concerns (again) How much more negative findings will it take before the tide of prescribing harmful medications ... View this newsletter in full
May 11 2006 - Includes: What are your brain cells doing, Pediatric Corner: 24 Hour TV for Babies, Assumption of disease may be erroneous
It's 5:30: What Are YOUR Brain Cells Are Doing Right Now? by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Changes in Alertness Elicit Insight It's 5:30 and I'm onboard a short flight from Newark to Richmond, and most of the passengers are ... Pediatric Corner: Protect Our Youngest from This by: Andy Wallace, M.S. Round-the-clock TV for Babies-- Not Good News As the father of a young child and a provider of neurofeedback services for children, ... Assumption of Disease May Be Erroneous by: David Stein, Ph.D. Summary of Presentation to the Pediatric Advisory Committee of the FDA My writings and research treat children previously ... View this newsletter in full
March 19 2006 - Includes: New Paradigm, Executive Seminar, Assumption of disease may be erroneous, Anti-psychotic Drugs, Malcolm Gladwell
New Paradigm: We Shouldn't Think of ADHD as Disease by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Published March 17, 2006 Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa lit a fire at the Food and Drug Administration last month when he criticized ... Times-Dispatch Reports on kSero Executive Seminar First Seminar in the Region to Focus on Executive Mental Fitness "The guests in the first-floor boardroom of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association building tried their best not to look tired, distracted, or, worse yet, stressed. IT entrepreneur Fred Norman fiddled ... Assumption of Disease May Be Erroneous by: David Stein, Ph.D. Conclusion Reached Independently of Dr. Hardwicke's My writings and research treat children previously diagnosed with ADHD, as ... Anti-psychotic Drugs: Questionable for Children Researchers are Concerned According to a study reported in the respected journal Ambulatory Pediatrics, the number of children prescribed anti-psychotic drugs increased 500% between 1995 and 2002. Examples of anti-psychotic medications are Risperal and ... Malcolm Gladwell Offers Valuable Insights Recommended by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Writer/observer Malcolm Gladwell must have been intrigued, if not perplexed, by an apparent paradox: the more data we have, the greater ... View this newsletter in full
March 6 2006 - Includes: Sen. Grassley Admonishes FDA, Blackberries and Palm, Lecithin, Stein and Ravenel, Autism, Improve your Brain
Sen. Grassley Admonishes FDA, Urges Action from the U.S. Senate Committee of Finance Questions FDA’s Approach to Managing Attention Deficit Prescription Drugs Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, chairman of the ... Email, Blackberries, and Palm: Good for your Brain? Recommended by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. U.K. Study Shows Lower "Functioning IQ" from Multi-tasking If U.K. statistics are at all similar to those on this side of the pond, ... Lecithin Good for Short Term Memory by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Center Evidence Supports Opinions Found in Literature Lecithin contains one of the key building blocks of acetylcholine, one of the ... Stein, Ravenel to Testify before FDA March 22-23 Authorities on Pharmaceutical Effects to Cite Evidence The FDA's Pediatric Advisory Committee is meeting later this month to hear testimony from medical, psychiatric, and psychological professionals on the usage, adverse effects, and risks of pharmaceuticals prescribed ... New Evidence for Link between Autism and Vaccines Recommended by: Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. Incidence of Autism Dropped when Mercury was Reduced Years ago, when I first read an article contending a link between childhood ... Executives and Professionals: Improve your Brain Power If you're one of the 62% addicted to email, or the 50% who typically respond to email in an hour, this workshop is for you. If you believe you don't have the mental edge you used to, this program will help. We're breaking ground. Learn what would take you days of searching ... View this newsletter in full
February 12 2006 - Includes: ADHD Meds, Vital Mind, Cognitive Skills, Stein joins kSero, kSero on Fox Richmond, RNA, Got Questions?
Will There be a Final Word on ADHD and Medications? FDA Reports 51 Deaths of Attention Drug Patients read the headline from Reuters News Service on February 8. Newspapers and broadcast media around the country featured the story about the these medications and cardiovascular disease. Two days later, an FDA advisory panel ... What is a Vital Mind? Health is not the absence of disease By Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. I'm increasingly impressed that the concept of healthcare is becoming less and less sane. The cost of "healthcare" continues to be a larger ... Cognitive Skills for a Vital Mind This diagram is a high-level view of the Cognitive Skill Model, which enumerates the skill groups needed for effective thinking and living. The diagram shows that higher levels of functioning are dependent upon the lower or foundational skills. For more information, click to the kSero ... Author David Stein Joins kSero Center in VA kSero Corporation recently announced that Dr. David Stein is now providing services at the Center for the Mind in Virginia. I am happy to say that I have just joined forces with Dr. Susan Hardwicke and the KSero team, and the timing could not be better. The recent revelations of ... kSero to be Featured on Fox Richmond Channel in February Be sure to watch Fox Richmond's Better Life program in February and March, moderated by Meredith Baxter, and learn more about the latest methods for improving the quality of your health and life. kSero will be one of the featured programs. Programming details will be available ... Preview: kSero to Present Study on RNA Supplement kSero Centers for the Mind has been evaluating the effectiveness of a number of nutritional supplements. The first of a series of reports will be released later this month. The news is significant: nucleic acid supplements have been shown to improve focus for at least 80 percent of the ... kSero Centers for the Mind Answer Your Questions If you are concerned about the effects of medication or supplements, or want to discuss your particular situation with a professional, call (804) 360-5976 or toll–free: 1 (866) 895–6463. Make 2006 the year you begin achieving a Vital Mind. Find out how. Visit the kSero website. View this newsletter in full
January 27 2006 - Includes: Brain Myths, Parents' Corner, Communication Failure, Health Expo, Meditation Impact, Vital Mind
About the Brain: Myths and Facts By Susan Hardwicke, Ph.D. In the interest of helping you understand your own brain, and potentially those of others, we present the most common myths about the brain: ... Parents' Corner: Meds and ads How to cut through the hype By Felicia Ferrigno, R.N. If you’re a parent, you are constantly bombarded with health advice from “experts” on TV and in self-help magazines, books and ... "What we have here is a failure to communicate" Study on adult skills cites deficits By Andy Wallace, M.S. It may not be surprising that 30 million Americans struggle with basic reading tasks, but the results of the 2003 National Assessment of Adult ... Visit us at the 2006 Health Expo February 4 Visit us at the Healthy Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, February 4. CBS television station and HCA of America, along with 50 health and fitness professionals, are presenting a fitness expo just for you. Fitness expert Denise Austin (see picture)will be on hand. Join kSero Centers for the ... Thoughts, disease, and healing: studies show positive impact of meditation Before you dismiss this article as "crunchy granola" opinion or pseudo-science, take just a moment and consider that the research I describe was conducted and presented by eminent scientists from U.S. universities. In November 2005, I attended the 13th Mind and Life ... Vital Mind: self-improvement starts here Vital Mind is a program that significantly improves your mind and how you use it. It's based on years of cognitive neuroscience research about what happens in the brain, and how various factors affect it. Our quickly accelerating pace of life, foods, exercise, and what we choose to ... View this newsletter in full
December 8, 2005 - Includes: Neurofeedback Specialist joins, Psychiatric Drugs, Speech and Language Specialist, Client Profile
Neurofeedback Specialist Now at kSero Andy Wallace, M.S., has joined the staff at our office in Glen Allen, VA. A native Texan who grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Andy Wallace comes to us from Hillsboro, Oregon, where he has been in private practice for the past five years providing EEG/ Biofeedback and ... RETHINKING PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS Reviewed By S DuBose Ravenel, M.D. RETHINKING PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS A Guide for Informed Consent Grace E. Jackson, M.D.* AuthorHouse, Bloomington, Indiana ... Speech and Language Specialist Joins High Point Office Carla M. Hackaday recently joined the professional staff in High Point, NC. Carla has an advanced degree in Speech Language Pathology and an extensive professional background in assessment and therapy implementation for clients with receptive or expressive language ... Client Profile Each client brings a unique experience to the Center, as we design and implement change strategies that are in many instances life-changing. The following profile describes an exceptional person who has just begun to discover his real capabilities. In early August we began an intensive ... View this newsletter in full