The Well Nurtured Brain

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...