The Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll of Memory Problems

This week we are going to cover the Sex (your hormones) Drugs (medication reactions and interactions) and Rock and Roll (staying up to late) of memory issues and how that effect you.

Sex hormones are well known to affect your memory. Studies have shown that memory issues in women pre-menopausal are not as often reported as during peri and post-menopausal women. Let’s not leave the men out low testosterone is also associated with memory decline. So what can you do about it? Get your hormones tested, if your issue is hormonal there maybe an easy dietary change you can make, herbs or possibly hormone replacement therapy. Any of those things can help you get your memory mojo back!

Drugs are polypharmacy (meaning more than one drug interacting with one another) as well as drug reactions can affect your memory. Some of those drugs are needed for your quality and quantity of life. We are not suggesting you get all off all of your medication. You should how ever take some time to ask your pharmacist some questions about the medication you are on. In addition to talking to your pharmacist consider genetic testing when available to see if your medication is right for you. Ironically anti-depressants and drugs for anxiety are two of the biggest culprits for memory loss. We provide genetic testing to see if you are on the right medication.

Click here if you would like us to order a genetic test for your antidepressant, anti-anxiety, ADHD, pain medication or even your statin drugs to see if you are on the right type of medication. (link to complementary consult with Brandy – she will talk about gene sight SLCO and other detox tests)

Rock and Roll – go to bed already! Your right, sometimes its not easy, but it is necessary. If you are a person staying up late for one reason or another – just STOP IT!

• Not sleeping has been show to negatively affect your health in the following ways:
• Memory of course
• Weight gain
• Increased hunger
• Changes in blood pressure
• Increased risk of Diabetes
• Hormonal problems
• Mood changes like anxiety and depression

So if you are a person that thinks that sex drugs and rock and roll is affecting your memory, set a reminder right now to get it checked out – or just click here so you don’t have to think about it. We can contact you and set up some time to talk to our fabulous doctors.