Brain Food RDN

03/16/2023

While diet is not the entire story and can't cure Alzheimer's and other dementias, a healthy diet can definitely help. The Mediterranean diet is a great choice.

Older adults who consumed a Mediterranean-style diet had a 23% lower risk of developing dementia than those who consumed a typical diet.

03/02/2022

While scientists are working on drugs, we can be working on the things we can control, like diet, exercise, social interaction, and environmental factors. Comment for more information.

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The study results provide new evidence that brain inflammation is a key neuropathological pathway of interest.

02/22/2022

"at this point, we know far more about modifiable risk factors that have been shown to be positively associated with cognitive function," What you eat is one of those modifiable factors. Message me for more information.

https://wb.md/3h8Uc5a

A healthier, more diverse gut microbiome is associated with better cognitive performance at midlife, new research shows.

10/21/2021

I do best with 7.5-8 hours sleep. How about you? So if you count the times I am awake throughout the night I get good sleep for about 6.5 hours. Trying to meet that "sweet spot". How many hours are you sleeping?

https://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-duration-cognition-19505/

Too much or too little sleep were both linked to increased risk of cognitive decline, researchers report.

08/18/2021

Do you know what a flavonoid is? Do you know that they can have a positive impact on your future memory and cognitive decline?

Yep! It's true, what you eat does impact your brain!

Strawberries, oranges, grapefruits, citrus juices, apples, pears, celery, peppers, and bananas are just a few. Follow for more information.

https://bit.ly/3CZxhD9

Objective: To prospectively examine the associations between long-term dietary flavonoids and subjective cognitive decline (SCD). Methods: We followed 49,493 women from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) (1984-2006) and 27,842 men from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS) (1986-2002). Poiss...

08/17/2021

Too often we think about how to protect our brain health when we’re much older, after we’ve already lost a lot of time decades before to build and sustain brain-healthy habits.

We should all be working on so many things RIGHT NOW to make sure we save our memories in the future.

Diet is only one. Keeping our social networks open and having someone to talk to, share our thoughts, fears, and wants is so very important.

Do you have someone that you can talk to on a regular basis? Not a text, or an email, but an actual conversation? If not, get out there and make a real connection with someone. It will help to keep your brain young.

07/22/2021

Have you ever wondered what the inside of your intestines looked like? Here is a photo of a microscopic cross section. Did you know that this is where most of your food digestion happens? If our gut is not well maintained and provided the right nutrients (pre/probiotics) we run into problems with not only digestion, but also nutrient absorption, and most importantly brain health issues.

The body is a beautiful piece of art.

07/14/2021

Good dental health is essential for good nutrition and can possibly stave off dementia. Do you know of people that have lost teeth that have also developed dementia?

https://bit.ly/36BlBre

Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia—and with each tooth lost, the risk of cognitive decline grows, according to a new analysis.

04/05/2021

The more we find out about this disease the faster we save our memories. In the meantime, anything you can do to decrease chronic inflammation in the body, DO IT!

https://neurosciencenews.com/alzheimers-novel-genes-18168/

A new whole-genome sequencing study has revealed thirteen novel genes associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also found a new link between Alzheimer's and synaptic function.

03/20/2021

Roman Chamomile offers a sweet, soothing floral scent that’s been used since ancient times. It can help you unwind and feel calm any time of day.

03/19/2021

Approximately 2/3 of the countries from which doTERRA sources essential oils are considered developing countries. This gives doTERRA the opportunity to create stable jobs for local farmers. The impact essential oils can have on both sides of the bottle is astonishing.
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/co-impact-sourcing

03/17/2021

Lemongrass has purifying and cleansing properties that make it great for cleaning your home in a natural way, as well as promoting healthy skin. Lemongrass is 15% off the whole month of March. Don’t miss out!

03/15/2021

This year's virtual Leadership Retreat is an event you don't want to miss! Sign up now for only $59 and receive real time access to the 2021 Leadership Livestream and an exclusive leadership gift (CAN & US only)!

Go to https://www.doterra.com/leadership-live to purchase your ticket!

Please note: playback and on-demand content will not be available for this event so make sure to tune in live! Translation requests for Spanish, French, Chinese, and English closed captioning can be made while registering for the event. All attendees must achieve rank of silver or above at least once during the qualification period (January 2020—February 2021).

03/13/2021

Blue Tansy has a beautiful indigo color and is sourced from Morocco. Try some of these fun and effective uses and tell me which is your favorite in the comments!

03/12/2021

This fun healthy soup is the perfect family dinner recipe! Follow the link for cooking directions. https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/recipes-coconut-lemon-grass-red-lentil-soup

03/10/2021

The woods are calling you! Get a free 15 mL Cedarwood essential oil when you place a 125 PV order before March 15th.

03/02/2021

Looking for ways to stay healthy this winter? Check out these fun doTERRA On Guard® diffuser blends to help promote a healthy environment.