Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND

The Well Nurtured Brain

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Are you ready to take your brain health to the next level? Look no further than The Well Nurtured Brain, the ultimate podcast for all things brain-related! Hosted by Dr. Pamela Hutchison, a Naturopathic Physician with over 20 years of experience in mental and neurological health care, this podcast covers everything from nutrition and exercise to sleep and stress management. You'll discover easy and surprising ways to nourish your brain, and learn evidence-based tools for improving memory, focus, and cognitive performance. But that's not all - Dr. Hutchison and her guests delve into the latest...

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Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND

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Movement Matters: Why fitness is important for those with Parkinson's Disease S1E6 18.04.2023 20:55

In this episode of the Well Nurtured Brain, Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND dispells the myth that natural medicine and lifestyle changes can't help those with "real" mental health or neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease (PD). In reality there are some phenomenal lifestyle changes that can be made to slow the progression of PD. We'll discuss: What Parkinsons Disease is and why movement mat...

Thinking Green: The Surprising Benefits of Leafy Vegetables S1E5 04.04.2023 16:52

In this episode of The Well Nurtured Brain, Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND explores a 2018 study that asked this question: " How does the consumption of green leafy vegetables affect the risk of age-related cognitive decline?" The surprising findings reveal an often overlooked aspect of human health. The fact that what we do in small ways, every day, with our diet, can effect big changes over time. I...

Use it or Lose it: Exploring Cognitive Reserve and the Nun Study 21.03.2023 27:54

In this episode of The Well Nurtured Brain, Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND explores the concept of cognitive reserve - the brain's thinking capacity, which is based on the number and health of connections between the neurons in the brain. Dr. Hutchison discusses how cognitive reserve is built and maintained, and shares insights from the Nun Study, a cohort of almost 700 Catholic nuns, to demonstrate how...

Nourishing Brain Reserve: Exploring Neurological Reserve and the Nun Study S1E3 07.03.2023 23:36

In this episode of The Well Nurtured Brain, Dr. Pamela Hutchison discusses Brain Reserve, exploring the remarkable irony of positive deviants with asymptomatic Alzheimer's dementia and the powerful effects of Folate, to reveal the importance of nourishing the brain. Brain Reserve refers to the volume and size of our brains, including the mass and the sum total of all the cells in the brain and i...

Understanding Neurological Reserve to Improve Brain Health and Well-Being S1E2 07.03.2023 16:27

In this episode of The Well Nurtured Brain, Dr. Pamela Hutchison guides listeners on an exploration of Neurological Reserve, as she shares inspiring details from the Nun Study, including an 85 year-old sister who remained cognitively normal despite having significant Alzheimer disease pathology in her brain. Neurological Reserve is the capacity of the brain to handle various metabolic and physio...

Exploring Brain Health and Mental Wellness with the Well Nurtured Brain Podcast S1E1 07.03.2023 12:23

Be kind to your mind and join us on The Well Nurtured Brain Podcast to discover how to nurture and maintain your brain health! Growing up with a sister with severe cerebral palsy shaped my lifelong fascination with all things brain related. As a Naturopathic doctor, I have dedicated the last 20 years of my clinical practice to helping people with mental and neurological challenges thrive. This...

The Well Nurtured Brain Trailer 03.03.2023 1:55

Welcome to The Well Nurtured Brain. I'm your host, Dr. Pamela Hutchison, a naturopathic doctor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals with mental health and neurological concerns. In my clinical practice, I've had the opportunity to work with thousands of patients struggling with a range of challenges, from anxiety, depression and mood disorders to Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sc...