by Teralyn Sell, PhD | Oct 8, 2026 | noggin notes
Chamomile has one of the most familiar reputations in the herbal world: a warm cup before bed, a quieter evening, better sleep.That reputation is not baseless. It is also not as simple as it sounds.“Chamomile” can mean a tea bag, loose dried flowers, a liquid extract,...
by Teralyn Sell, PhD | Oct 8, 2026 | deprescribing psych meds, Medication Decisions
A recent prospective study from Switzerland followed 32 primary-care patients as they reduced antidepressants. The study adds useful evidence that symptom increases can cluster around dose changes. It also makes something else plain: measuring withdrawal is difficult...
by Teralyn Sell, PhD | Oct 8, 2026 | eat smarter, Smarter Shopping
Peanut butter often gets treated as a kid-food extra or an emergency sandwich ingredient. But when grocery costs are tight, it can be one of the most useful proteins in the cart.It is shelf-stable, widely available, and easy to use in meals that need a little more...
by Teralyn Sell, PhD | Oct 6, 2026 | Lab notes
Most lab reports invite a very simple reading: in range is good, out of range is bad.That is understandable. The colors, arrows, and bolded flags are designed to make a long report easier to scan. But a reference range is not a diagnosis, a treatment target, or a...
by Teralyn Sell, PhD | Oct 6, 2026 | Brain Health Articles
Brain health advice is increasingly delivered as a bundle: move more, eat better, challenge your mind, sleep well, monitor blood pressure, connect socially. The logic is appealing. The brain is not separate from the rest of the body, so why would one isolated habit be...
