Dr. Goodman's Blog

Cognitive Supplement Spotlight, Vol. 4: PQQ

PQQ, or Pyrroloquinoline Quinone, is a popular supplement which may at some point be considered another vitamin, or essential nutrient.  PQQ is naturally found in plant foods:  kiwi, parsley, cabbage, papaya and others, which deliver small amounts (fractions of the dose found in the supplement).     PQQ was discovered in 1979 by a member of … Read more

Cognitive Supplement Spotlight, Vol. 3: Nicotinamide Riboside

          This is the third in a regular series on supplements which have been shown, through research and/or traditional use, to support cognitive function.  These supplements, along with prescription medications and other substances, are called nootropics.  As more and more Americans age and face challenges with memory and mental processing, we … Read more

Cognitive Supplement Spotlight, Vol. 2: Bacopa Monniera

    This is the second in a regular series on supplements which have been shown, through research and/or traditional use, to support cognitive function.  These supplements, along with prescription medications and other substances, are called nootropics.  As more and more Americans age and face challenges with memory and mental processing, we are looking for … Read more

Cognitive Supplement Spotlight: Magnesium Threonate

  This is the first in a regular series on supplements which have been shown, through research and/or traditional use, to support cognitive function.  These supplements, along with prescription medications and other substances, are called nootropics.  As more and more Americans age and face challenges with memory and mental processing, we are looking for “magic … Read more

Should You Get a Cognoscopy?

What is a “Cognoscopy” and Should You Get One?   Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is expected to quadruple by 2050 to 14 million cases in the US.  It (along with the larger category of dementia) is currently the leading cause of death in the UK, and is expected to claim the same role in the US.  As … Read more

Lyme Screening in Office: April 14th

We are offering Lyme disease screenings at our office on 5 Maple St in the Federal Hill section of Bristol on Saturday, April 14th. I invite you, your family, friends and anyone concerned about Lyme disease to register online here: https://glymedx.com/screening-events/ and take advantage of this event.  

Preventing and Reversing Cognitive Decline

  In December I attended a two-day course designed to teach doctors and other healthcare providers how to help patients prevent and reverse cognitive decline.  The course was taught by several experts, foremost of whom was Dr. Dale Bredesen, author of The End of Alzheimer’s.  Dr. Bredesen, a neurologist, has been studying Alzheimer’s disease for over 30 … Read more

Dr. Goodman Quoted in Hartford Magazine

Dr. Goodman was quoted in the December Hartford Magazine, discussing “holiday herbs” such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and clove.  Read the article to find out how these flavorful spices have powerful healing benefits

Thanksgiving Strategies

Enjoy Thanksgiving:  Have  A Plan Thanksgiving allows us to spend time with our friends and families and give thanks — thanks for all that is good in our lives.  Gratitude is a wonderful spiritual practice and a cornerstone of healthy living.  For many of us, that’s where the healthy part of Thanksgiving ends and the … Read more