I am so happy to announce that I graduated from Amen University with a certification as an ELITE Brain Health Coach. It was a 6-month intensive course, that taught me lots of neuroscience, tools to help my clients change behavior, and simply understand all impacts of a healthy brain better. Our brains are amazing and we need to take good care of them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Four Pillars of Brain Health by Dr. Daniel Amen

 

I have received this great newsletter from Dr. Amen a week ago, asked to publish the 4 pillars of brain health in my newsletter, and would love to share his thoughts. Please read!!!!

'If you want better focus, sharper memory, stronger mood, and long-term mental clarity, you need all four pillars working together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was great to participate in this intensive program, and I am grateful for what I have learned. My biggest topic of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet to fuel the brain with the right nourishment and avoid inflammatory foods is so important.

Here is a list of Dr. Amen's recommendations:

Dr. Daniel Amen emphasizes real, whole foods that boost blood flow, lower inflammation, and stabilize blood sugar as his top “brain-fueling” choices.

 

 

 

• Fatty fish
  (especially salmon and sardines) for DHA/EPA omega-3s to support neuronal growth, plasticity, and lower neuroinflammation.

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• Dark leafy greens
  (spinach, kale, collards, Swiss chard, arugula, romaine) for folate, vitamin K, antioxidants, and slower cognitive decline.

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• Berries
  (especially blueberries) for anthocyanins and other flavonoids linked with better memory and lower risk of cognitive decline.

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• Nuts and seeds
  especially walnuts and hemp seeds, for healthy fats, plant-based omega-3s, and fiber.

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• Avocado and extra-virgin olive oil
  for monounsaturated fats, blood flow, folate, and anti-inflammatory vitamin E.

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• Cruciferous vegetables
  (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage) for fiber, sulforaphane, and neuroprotective plant compounds.

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• Gluten-free whole oats and other whole grains
  (e.g., brown rice, quinoa) for steady glucose and GABA-supportive effects.

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• Spices and herbs,
  especially turmeric (curcumin), plus others like ginger and cumin for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions.

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• Green tea and dark chocolate
  (sugar-free or very low sugar) for polyphenols, flavanols, and gentle stimulation with antioxidant protection.

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I hope here are some good ideas for you and your family. And please do not forget that we are all different. Most of these foods can be tested in the Food Inflammation Blood Tests that I offer in my business with huge health benefits for my clients. What is healthy for one person could cause inflammation in the other. Especially during aging, we can’t afford those inflammatory foods that will fuel Inflamm-aging!

 

 

Wishing you Health,
with Love,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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