Let's welcome our newest teammate and strategic partner

Laura Hartman! BSN, BC-FMP(s)

She is a former Veterans Affairs Nurse who holds a BSN degree from College of Mount St.Joseph in Cincinnati Ohio. In 2020 was a founding member of americanfrontlinenurses.com. Laura is currently enrolled in functionalnurseacademy.com.

Welcome home Laura!

These studies provide insights into the potential cognitive-enhancing effects of lion's mane mushroom, including its ability to promote nerve growth factor (NGF) production, neuroprotection, and cognitive function improvement.

Mori, K., et al. (2009). "Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus) on mild cognitive impairment: a double‐blind placebo‐controlled clinical trial." Phytotherapy Research, 23(3), 367-372.

Lai, P. L., et al. (2013). "Neurotrophic properties of the Lion's mane medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Higher Basidiomycetes) from Malaysia." International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 15(6), 539-554.

Phan, C. W., et al. (2015). "Therapeutic potential of culinary‐medicinal mushrooms for the management of neurodegenerative diseases: diversity, metabolite, and mechanism." Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 35(3), 355-368.

Lee, K. F., et al. (2013). "Hericenones and erinacines: stimulators of nerve growth factor (NGF) biosynthesis in Hericium erinaceus." Mycology: An International Journal on Fungal Biology, 4(2), 102-111.

Khan, M. A., et al. (2019). "Neuro-regenerative potential of lion's mane mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Bull.: Fr.) Pers. (higher Basidiomycetes), in the treatment of peripheral nerve injury (review)." International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 21(5), 481-489.

Psychedelics, the DEA, and Regulating Religion

https://www.cato.org/regulation/spring-2023/psychedelics-dea-regulating-religion

1:6 people are misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's. 

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422%2821%2900066-1/fulltext

Lifestyle Medicine: The Health Promoting Power of Daily Habits and Practices - PMC

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6367881/

Board certification in Lifestyle Medicine – A capacity building exercise for physicians - PMC

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9638646/

Florida Statute - Patient Bill of Rights

Chapter 381 Section 026 - 2021 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate (flsenate.gov) 

Trends in Food Allergy Research, Regulations and Patient Care

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8946589/

Systems Biology Meets Functional Medicine - PMC

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7219445/

The Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and the Evolution of Integrative Medicine Practice, Education, and Fellowships - PMC
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4818068/

Water intake, hydration status and 2-year changes in cognitive performance: a prospective cohort study - PMC

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9993798/

Uncaring: How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients 

https://robertpearlmd.com/uncaring/

Medical Malpractice Litigation | Cato Institute

https://www.cato.org/books/medical-malpractice-litigation