Here’s to Your Healthiest Brain!
Since the discovery of lesions in my brain during the MS diagnosis process, I’ve developed a deep passion for understanding how to protect and heal my brain.
I’ve learned how everyday behaviors can inadvertently harm our brains. Factors like alcohol consumption, unnecessary drug use, participation in contact sports, reliance on processed foods, and leading sedentary lives collectively hinder our brain’s ability to thrive.
During the Covid lockdown, I took the opportunity for self-improvement, focusing on brain health and nutrition. I enrolled in a six-month integrative nutrition program, where I was introduced to Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned physician and founder of Amen Clinics and BrainMD.
Intrigued by Dr. Amen’s insights, I purchased his book, “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life,” and enrolled in the medical professional course at Amen University. Based on medical CE standards, this comprehensive program delved into Dr. Amen’s extensive brain health research. After completing the course and revisiting the curriculum at my own pace, I felt inspired to share my knowledge, particularly focusing on our golden years.
Embracing Dr. Amen’s teachings and Blue Zone philosophies, my husband and I adjusted our already healthy lifestyle by reducing alcohol intake to once or twice a year, doubling down on our plant-based diet, making exercise, relaxation practices, and quality sleep (not an easy one for me) non-negotiable, and benefiting from BrainMD supplements for improved mental well-being and memory.
I hope the brain health information I share here adds value to your journey toward living your best and healthiest life.
Warning – Buzz Kill Ahead
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