Well Being Journal Magazine Spring 2024 Vorige editie

Nobel Prize-Winning Medicine: Repurposing Ivermectin for COVID-19……6
American cardiologist Peter McCullough, MD, MPH, and author John Leake report on the medical applications of the FDA-approved, antiparasitic “wonder drug” ivermectin.
Age-Proof Your Brain……11
Leading brain health researcher Marc Milstein, PhD, offers practical ways to cross-train the brain to improve memory, reverse aging, and promote lifelong cognitive function.
Rewire the Brain with Multisensory Therapies……15
Pediatric physical therapist Sally Fryer Dietz, PT, DPT, CLC, reviews evidence-based therapies, such as Interactive Metronome (IM) and RightEye, for cognitive development and rehabilitation.
Animal Lessons in Parenting and Life Skills: Hearing, Spatial Acuity, and Forgetfulness……19
American physician, cancer researcher, and bestselling author David B Agus, MD, reveals lessons from the animal kingdom for living longer, healthier, happier lives.
Prescription for Health, II: Fostering Authentic Relationships……22
WeHeal co-founders Alona Pulde, MD, and Matthew Lederman, MD, examine the role of human connection and social support in improved long-term health care outcomes.
Avoid Emotional Hijacking with Mindfulness……27
Health coaches Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness explore the link between mindfulness and lower reactivity in the amygdala—the brain region involved in emotional processing and the stress response.
Anti-Infectious Properties of Palmitoylethanolamide……30
Clinical nutritionist Diana Allen, MS, CNS, spotlights palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)—a naturally-occurring fatty acid compound with potent anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects.
Red Ginseng: Leading Therapeutic Uses……33
Health advocates Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, and Terry Lemerond delve into the history, safety, and science-backed benefits of the herbal medicine Panax ginseng.
From Age-ing to Sage-ing: Herbal Pigments for Beautiful Hair at Any Age……39