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.

Video credit 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!

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How many times have you headed to another room with the intention to retrieve or do something, arrive and then can’t remember what you came there for? Ever been frustrated because you’re so overwhelmed with tasks that you can’t seem to organize your thoughts in order to get started? Problems remembering where you placed your keys? We’ll sit tight, help is on the way!

I am very passionate about brain health because after all, the thing that makes us who we are, our thoughts, our character, our personality all are mostly shaped by how we process things and our memory. We are all unique individuals because of our experiences, talents and beliefs. We lose our minds and we’ve lost self. As a youth I can remember not getting the opportunity to know my Great Grandmother. She passed away at the age of 88 but truthfully had been gone for years due to what they used to call senility but now we would say Alzheimer’s Disease. Here are a few videos I’d like to share about preventing loss of brain function and even aiding in the health of our brains.

Dr. Neal Barnard’s Research Summary (left) and the USDA’s compromise to the Pyramid (right).

This is a short summary that I have researched and try to incorporate into my regular diet and lifestyle:

Nuts which are rich in vitamin E such as almonds which provides antioxidants to destroy free radicals that kill our brain cells. Walnuts which are high in DHA (a form of Omega 3 Fatty Acids) have been shown to decrease brain fog. Vitamin E from food sources such as these have been proven to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease as well. Just a handful a day is required.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil which are all high in antioxidants, nature’s assassins for free radical damage that kills cells in our bodies and can also lead to cancer. Foods rich in vitamin C such as fruits and veggies help to combat free radicals as well. The Super Fruit in this category are those rich in color such as blueberries for example.
Supplements such as Ginkgo Biloba, Magnesium, Ginseng and Essential Oils such as Rose Mary as well as the herb sage help to fight off inflammation and free radicals. Rose Mary and Sage herbs prevent Alzheimer’s and increase blood flow to the brain. Sage helps to boost memory recall and MORE! See the below video.
Fish high in Omega- 3 Fatty Acids (the brain is made of mostly fat- 60%). These fats are linked to memory and learning. Baked or boiled Salmon, Sardine, Tuna, Atlantic Mackerel, Cod, and Lake Trout are great sources of Omega-3.
Green Tea is a great anti-oxidant and increases alertness and mood. It is said that coffee has the same effect but it is acidic and may not be the best for body pH
Eggs- Can’t keep enough of these in our home. We mainly eat them boiled so that they make easy to go meals and can be prepared ahead of time with little effort. They are an excellent source of B6, B12, Folate and Choline, which are extremely important for memory, mood and mental decline.
AVOID fried foods with saturated and trans fats!!!!!!!! These are extremely damaging to our brains.
Avoid supplementing with iron unless it is recommended by your health care professional. Too much iron and copper can be very damaging to the brain also. Even with our cast iron cooking pots and pans, don’t use them daily.
Exercise– 40 minutes of vigorous walking three times a week
SLEEP at least 7 hours
Decrease stress to keep cortisol levels in check (as we have spoken about a high cortisol level is linked to so many diseases. You may call it meditation but I call it our Spirituality. I believe with my whole being in the Creator of Avraham, Isaac and Jacob that He is in control of all and without Him, I have nothing.

Bottom Line:

“The key to a healthy life is having a healthy mind.” ~ Richard Davidson