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Before starting anti-depressant meds:
Optimize thyroid (have a full panel blood test for thyroid)
Optimize your levels of B, D & homocysteine levels
Elimination diet - remove inflammatory foods: grains (wheat, corn), sugar & dairy
Eat lots of raw colorful fruits and veggies
Eliminate negative thoughts (squash the ANTs)
Exercise
Take Saffron, Curcumin, Zinc, Magnesium, B Complex, probiotics
Bright light (full spectrum) therapy
Dr. Sara Whedon, DC and Brain Health Professional, shares why brain optimization is essential for corporations and businesses to offer for their employees to experience success.
Best Supplements for Brain Health & Avoiding Cognitive Decline:
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Found in fish oil and flaxseed oil, these fats are important for maintaining brain function and may help improve memory in healthy individuals.
B Vitamins: B6, B12, and folic acid are known to reduce levels of homocysteine in the blood. Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with increased risk of stroke, cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer's disease.
Vitamin D: Often associated with bone health, vitamin D also plays an important role in brain health. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to a greater risk of developing neurological disorders.
Ginkgo Biloba: Widely used in Europe for cognitive disorders, Ginkgo biloba may help with cognition by improving blood flow to the brain.
Curcumin: This is the active ingredient in turmeric and has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier. It's known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits and may help in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine: This amino acid is naturally produced in the body and is known for its role in promoting brain health and cognitive function, particularly among older adults.
Resveratrol: An antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes, resveratrol may help protect the brain. Some studies suggest it helps in preventing the deterioration of the hippocampus, an important part of the brain associated with memory.
Phosphatidylserine
Marly shares 7 helpful tips to manage Christmas expectations.
Marly shares about the Polyvagal Theory and how the vagus nerve activates different states in our body/experiences. She provides some tips to help you go from a fight/flight/freeze state into an engaged and balanced ventral vagal state.
NeurOptimal® Certified Trainer, Caroline Trepanier shares her personal experience with healing depression for herself and how it has helped her clients as well.
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