Shalom family, friends and readers who may be visiting my site for the first time! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted. October 7, 2023 changed our lives forever. It’s day 218 of the war and as we approach Israel’s Memorial Day for the fallen (Yom haZikaron) and Israel’s Independence Day (Yom ha’atzmaute), mixed emotions are being felt. I decided that it’s time to get back to whatever level of normal that I can although a lot has changed; but overall we are grateful to be alive and continue to pray for the families who have lost loved ones and to BRING THEM HOME (those hostages still not returned to their families).
Today there’s a subject that is in my opinion one of the most important topics that can be discussed; prevention of Dimentia or slowing the process. I want to share a few videos that walks us through the signs and stages of Dimentia, the types of Dimentia that exist and lastly how it can be prevented or the process slowed. In this age of fast food, toxins in everything from our so called food to the air we breathe and water we drink, we need no help with being vulnerable to Dimentia. We must fight to preserve our brain health and believe it or not there are some simple things that we can do. Brain matters and yes that pun is intended! Take a look at the link to the vid by Dr. Sten Ekberg (private vid https://youtu.be/Cd3u0yav_bU?si=tg2L6bTeNxRpY8-n and the below vid by Dr. Livingood.
In Dr. Livingood’s video he stresses that there must be a change in lifestyle. I want to take a minute and highlight those things below:
- Fasting: Type 3 diabetes has been a term linked to insulin issues and as mentioned in the vid, our brain can benefit from intermittent fasting just as our gastrointestinal system. The brain and gut are tied together.
- MOVEMENT!!!! Even if you can spare 10 minutes getting your heart rate up to get more blood flow to the brain.
- Decrease inflammation and plagues forming in the brain by ingesting Omega 3 and tumeric. It’s worthwhile getting as much as we can in our diet but supplements are good as well.
- Healthy fats versus bad fats: avacado is great as well as walnuts and other foods in their natural state. Coconut oil is mentioned in the video but I believe there still need to be long-term studies before ingesting this daily.
- Sleep is crucial. Get your rest! Adults should be resting minimum 7 hours per night. This also will reduce the chance for stroke and heart attack. The brain uses a very large portion of our glucose energy and must reboot so to speak.
In addition, keep your brain sharp by always trying to learn something new such as a new language, board games like Scrabble, dance, pick up writing or journaling.
So incorporate things into your day like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, plan your meals and if you snack in between make it something tasty but healthy….all of us cheat and ingest unhealthy things void of no nutrition but limit those times as much as possible. BE GOOD TO YOUR 🧠 BRAIN!