You can have better brain health, but it starts with you.

Still talking about the acronym BRIGHT MINDS for better brain health. This episode addresses how these issues can affect your brain: mind storms, immune system issues, blood sugar/obesity, and sleep. Learn what you can do to address these issues and build back a better brain.

Listen to the other episodes to find out all the issues.

As always, if you have any questions or would like to see a topic addressed, email me at [email protected]

GHT

Genetics, Head Trauma and Toxins

I am continuing our series which focuses on brain health and a new approach to mental illness. Using Dr. Amen's acronym, BRIGHT MINDS, I discuss better choices you can make and nutraceuticals you can take to help improve your brain health if you are affected by these topics. It is a new year and we should all strive to make better choices so that our brains can continue to function optimally our entire life. Forgetfulness or confusion is not a normal part of aging and like many things is treated easier at the first sign of symptoms or before they begin. Take steps this year to improve your brain health.

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In this season of hope, I offer up a small dose. I recently received an update from a patient who chose to follow his own path and try a more nontraditional approach to his healthcare. I offer up this segment as an encouragement to those who have been told that there is only one option or no options in regard to their healthcare. That is not true. There can be more effective, more affordable, or less invasive options. Choosing to not do anything can also be an option. Not everyone will choose the same option if faced with the same situation. That is okay. The thing we should remember is that we do have options and sometimes we have to seek them out. Merry Christmas!

BRIGHT MINDS- B-R-I

When looking at brain health, Dr. Amen, a psychiatrist trained in SPECT scans and founder of Amen Clinics, came up with an acronym with each letter standing for 1 area of our life/body that can impact brain health. This episode discusses in depth the first 3 categories. While Dr. Amen came up with this acronym, he is not alone. I have found in my research that many others have addressed these same subjects for optimal brain health, as well as overall health. Focusing on prevention of issues or correcting deficiencies offers us a better solution than relying on medications that don't work well or have unacceptable side effects. Listen in and be encouraged that there is hope outside of psychiatric medications for better brain health for yourself and your loved ones.

The brain is an organ just like the heart and pancreas. It requires special care to function correctly. Instead of stigmatizing or labeling individuals that suffer from mental illness or cognition issues, we need to find ways to address the cause or biology of the issue. We should focus on increasing the function or health of the brain while decreasing those activities or substances that harm the brain. Let's focus on brain health.

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Seriously, Y'all, Stop It!

I am not talking about ivermectin, but the modified SARS COV 2 booster that is recommended for persons aged 6 months and older by the FDA. In this episode, I talk about why it shouldn't be recommended especially in children under 5.

This is my medical opinion based on studies which I reference in the podcast. If you wish to have further discussion or have any questions then reach out to me at [email protected]

2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

In 2020-2021, I saw multiple groups affected by fear. There was a lot that we didn't know so caution was warranted but fear for a lot of people became a constant state of mind. It wasn't good then and it isn't good now. As Christians, the Bible continually reminds us to have faith and not fear but instead be strong and courageous. It is not easy and often requires action on our part but living in fear is really not living at all. Now there are groups in 2023 that want to encourage that fear again and I ask that you instead pursue love and a sound mind so that you can be strong and courageous this time around.

Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

It is inevitable that we will lose someone. None of us are guaranteed to live forever on this Earth. Sometimes, we have time to process the loss and sometimes it takes us by complete surprise. How we handle the grief and how we choose to mourn are different for everyone but it has to be dealt with or our own health and wellness can suffer. In this episode, I talk about a life well lived, honoring those who have passed, and who can help with the process.

This week I am answering a question I received that asked how can I reverse the two injections of the vaccine that I received in 2021.

While you can't reverse the effects, you may be able to minimize any adverse effects or prevent further complications. My answer is based on current knowledge that is subject to change as we gather more information.

Todays topic: Precision Medicine and Pharmacogenomics

You are a unique and wonderful individual. You were born different from anyone else and this uniqueness contributes to everything in your life including your health. Pharmacogenomics offers a road map to your best health and gives you important information about your individual response to certain medications, supplements, and even response to stress. Find out your individual makeup to create your best health and contact me with any questions.

Psalm 139:14

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.