Posts in Brain Health
World Alzheimer's Month: Eating and Lifestyle for Alzheimer’s Prevention

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. With Canada’s aging population, this is a tragic walk that many families are taking. It’s estimated that around 750,000 Canadians are currently living with the disease. While the cause of this disease is still yet to be uncovered, there are links to genetics, environment, and lifestyle. This is good news because it means there are many lifestyle habits that can help prevent it.

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Brain HealthSerena Gee
Meditation & Brain Health: Getting to know Brain Chemicals

Understanding your brain can be a big puzzle piece to overall health. When you get to know the messengers (chemicals) in your brain, you can see where there might be some mixed messages that could be affecting your stress and emotional levels.  When we have a deficiency or imbalance in our brain chemical makeup it can look like anxiety, depression or stress and it can also impact our appetite and energy levels. Let’s take a look at some of the brain’s key chemicals and their roles and how meditation is like the gym for your brain.

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The Foundation of Sleep

How did you sleep last night? If you’re like around half of all Canadians, the answer is probably “okay” or “not that great.” If you’re saying to yourself, “I’m doing okay with my 5 hours a night.” I would like to ask you, are you sure? Long term studies show that poor sleep habits can cause depression, increased risk of type 2 diabetes, higher risk of stroke and heart disease, weakened immune system, increased inflammation, hormone imbalances, impaired brain function, and weight gain. Read about the importance of sleep and how to maintain good sleep hygiene

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The Lowdown on Adaptogens and Hormone Balance

Adaptogens are unique in the fact that these herbs and mushrooms function differently based on what your body needs. In other words, they adapt. That makes them a powerful tool to have in your dietary repertoire, but where to start?

I’ve outlined a few different adaptogens and their potential in supporting your hormone system to get you started.

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