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We’re honored and delighted to have Dr. Akil Taher, who has done everything from triathlons to skydiving, hang gliding and scuba diving. He did all of this AFTER going through open-heart surgery at age 61.
Since heart disease is one of the major risk factors that can contribute to the likelihood of developing dementia, I just had to invite him to share his story of plant-powered transformation.
Some Highlights:
2:30 Why older people are happier than young people, despite physical illnesses
4:31 How what he called the “See Food” diet and a Type A Personality nearly killed Dr. Taher
08:34 How denial sent Dr. Taher on a downward spiral
12:00 the importance of fiber in your diet
14:10 why pockets in your colon are NOT normal, despite what North American doctors tell you
15:47 Making the choice to be in control
19:00 First marathon post-bypass surgery and an amazing gift in a dream
22:00 First mountain climbing expedition 1 year post-bypass
24:28 Dr. Taher’s Six Pillars of Health
31:40 What is broken heart syndrome?
33:41 Going plant-powered is delicious and does not have to be complicated
36:00 What exercises are best for your heart (and your brain?)41:39 Dr. Taher’s Book is OPEN-HEART
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This week, Kate Kunkel interviews Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in anxiety based disorders.
Since mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, are well-known risk factors for dementia, this week’s discussion with Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, licensed clinical psychologist, is very important when considering your brain health.
We know that medications prescribed for mental health issues have many serious side effects and do not solve the root of any problem, and the medications themselves can and do have serious effects on the brain.
But Dr. Sekandari has a holistic and integrative approach to creating long term control of anxiety, without medication or long-term therapy. You’ll learn some amazing tools to nip panic attacks and overcome anxiety in this inspiring podcast.
Dr. Nafisa Sekandari is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety based disorders, and through holistic and integrative interventions, helps her patients and online course students create long term control of their anxiety and OCD symptoms, without medication or long term therapy.
Her recent book "Calm Within: Transform Anxiety Naturally With The 3 Step AIM Program" was recently published and is available on amazon.com and where ever books are sold.
Some highlights of the show:
03:00 Anxiety does not manifest the same in everybody
04:43 The connection between gut health and mental health, specifically, anxiety
06:35 Remove the stigma by demonstrating the physical reality of anxiety
08:15 Do genetics play a role?
10:46 So many kinds of anxiety – what about OCD?
16:03 Stress, inflammation and anxiety
18:29 How to use positive self-talk to reduce anxiety
22:35 The most important hours for the best sleep – this is important!!!
24:45 Dr. Sekandari shares powerful tips to get the best sleep
26:51 How to stop a panic attack
32:06 How to reach Dr. Sekandari
To learn about Dr. Sekandari’s Transforming Anxiety Conference (January 2024) visit https://www.transforminganxiety.com/attend
Website: https://www.transforminganxiety.com
Instagram: dr_nafisa_sekandari
Linked in: dr-nafisa-sekandari
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There are so many ways that being connected to the earth can help improve your sleep, your creativity, and especially your brain health.
This week's guest on Brain Health Matters is Dr. Laura Koniver, the Intuition Physician, and she shares many important ways that we can improve our overall health and of course our brains, simply by making that all-important connection to the earth.
Some Highlights of the Interview:
03:06 Medical evidence of the importance of grounding
06:09 How to ground, even if the weather is bad or you’re not in a safe area
08:33 The brain benefits of grounding
10:55 How grounding can help in the fight against developing dementia
15:10 Can hugging a tree help your brain?
18:21 The fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. – pharmaceuticals
22:55 How grounding can help you achieve better sleep and the importance of reducing your exposure to EMF at night
30:44 Creativity and purpose – how they make your brain healthier and you happier
34:10 A real-life example of grounding’s benefits to working through a problem
35:52 The importance of grounding for the health of the cerebrospinal fluid, in which our brains are always bathed
38:54 Learn more from Dr. Koniver here:
Laura Koniver’s website: https://intuition-physician.com/
Laura’s book, "The Earth Prescription" https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Prescription-Discover-Grounding-Practices/dp/B093N712ZF
NOW is the time to start a healthier brain protocol that includes many of the things Dr. Koniver talked about - healthier sleep, purpose, creativity, and of course, connection to the earth.Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/
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Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and educational platforms.
Because we are both determined to make dementia rare and optional, I am excited to have her back on the show to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share the results of her successful clinical trial in which dementia patients reversed cognitive decline!
Some important points from the interview:
07:11 the results of the clinical trial
09:11 Comparing the results of Dr. Sandison’s trial with that of Dr. Dale Bredesen
11:58 Why it is so important to acknowledge cognitive decline early
13:47 How Alzheimer’s is impacted by diabetes. (For more information, watch Dr. Beverly Yates’ interview on Brain Health Matters. Link:
16:11 The first steps toward a healthier brain
19:27 Several fun ways to improve brain function
Dr. Sandison's Website HERE
Results of Dr. Sandison's Clinical trial can be found HERE
NOW is the time to start a healthier brain protocol.
One way to do that is to join Kate for Tune Up Your Brain. With fun and easy activities that you can incorporate into your everyday life, this program is the fastest way to improve your memory with a beautiful melding of brain science with the healing power of music and sound. Check it out HERE
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This week's episode:
Dr. Beverly Yates is an internationally acclaimed diabetes expert who helps people get control over their blood sugar. Alzheimer's disease has been called type three diabetes. The cognitive symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes are very similar to dementia, and the hormonal dysregulation that comes with diabetes can have a hugely detrimental effect on our brains. In this podcast, you will learn the five lifestyle factors that comprise the Yates protocol, and how important this is for brain health.
Some key points:
03:15 What will be the social, personal, and financial impact of millions of people suffering with dementia in the next few years?
04:00 The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
05:45 What does insulin resistance mean?
08:48 Is pre-diabetes something to worry about? And can it also affect the brain?
12:15 The first two of the Five steps in The Yates Protocol
15:11 Read labels!
16:59: The dangers of artificial sweeteners
18:37 Step Three: Sleep. Why is it so important?
20:15 Step Four: Stress can be a hijacker of your blood sugar and your sleep
22:21: Living with Type One diabetes, and what are the twin gremlins?
22:06: Step Five: Exercise and strength training are blood sugar sponges,
29:34: Best ways to test and monitor your blood sugar and the benefits of a CGM continuous glucose monitor.
31:05: How some of us react negatively to ordinarily “healthy” foods.
34:09: Dr. Yates' closing thoughts and advice:
Dr. Gates contact information:
https://naturalhealthcare.com/
https://naturalhealthcare.com/blogs/news
https://www.youtube.com/drbeverlyyatesStart your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/
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This week's gust is Kim Murphy, a certified Plant-Based Health Coach and the founder of Simply Plant Based Kitchen and an Amazon best-selling author of her new book, Plant Powered.
She was inspired to start a whole food plant based lifestyle to improve her own health after she lost her Dad to Alzheimer’s.
Kim started her business, Simply Plant Based Kitchen, because she wanted to help busy & overwhelmed people learn how to make whole food plant based eating simple, easy, and delicious so they can feel amazing and have their best health.
Some Key Points from the Podcast:
03:11 A powerful inspiration to get healthier
08:07 It’s all about the “why” – and Diet vs. Lifestyle
10:25 Eating death
12:21 What your body does with processed foods
14:20 Why the fat in nuts and seeds is better
15:47 Do you really have to steer clear of fruit?
18:00 Tips to a successful transition to a whole foods plant-based diet
21:46 But what about the cost of eating healthy?
24:42 Dealing with a mixed-meal family and the holidays
29:10 A gift from Kim: The Ultimate Plant-Based Grocery List
(Hint – There’s a lot more on there than lettuce!)
30:19 Plant Based - the book
Visit Kim's WEBSITE
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This week’s inspiring interview was with plant-based dietician Juliana Hever. chatted about what it means to have a healthy weight and how to achieve that. But you may be wondering why that is so important for the brain?
Well, studies have shown that, a high BMI, or Body mass index, which is our weight-to-height ratio, is linked to slightly lower brain volumes. That’s one issue, but more concerning for many people as we age, is the waist-to-hip ratio. High BMI AND high waist-to-hip ratios appear to correlate to lower grey matter brain volumes than people who do not have a high waist-to-hip ratio.
Why is this important? Because grey matter in the brain contains most of the brain’s nerve cells and includes brain regions involved in self-control, muscle control and sensory perception. That can mean that it is more difficult to do the very things that we need to be able to do to keep our brains healthy – like making good dietary choices, exercising, and even learning new things from sensory input.
Links to the several studies are included in this blog post:
https://katekunkel.com/blog/f/weight-loss-brain-gain
Juliana Hever is a passionate and leafy green-loving author, Registered Dietitian, and fitness expert. She is also a best-selling author of books including The Choose You Now Diet and lectures and counsels with the goal of educating and guiding people towards optimal health.
Juliana's website: https://plantbaseddietitian.com/
Some highlights:
Today she joins us to share the incredible healing and energizing power of a whole foods, plant-based diet so that you can achieve and maintain an optimal healthy weight.
04:00 How to bridge the gap between knowing what to do (information) and actually executing a healthier lifestyle.
06:43 – the One-sized fits-all diet for a healthier weight
10:34 – We are what we eat, and we get to choose with every fork
11:44 – You’re not broken - Why losing the same weight over and over again is so mentally and physically challenging
12:50 The dangers of the “health with every size” mantra that is current today
14:20 The best way to dump a sugar addiction
18:35 Helping parents feed their children, from infants to picky toddlers, all the way to the teenage years
Learn more about Julieanna's book HERE
To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s book, Don't Let the Memories Fade.
And The Vegan Brain
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Want more strength? Want more brainpower? Want to feel more alive? Want to banish depression and/or brain fog?
Then you need to watch this episode of Brain Health Matters, because Kate Kunkel's guest, Erik LeHane, is a dedicated physical therapist who has devoted his life to helping active seniors STAY active and healthy.
As the visionary founder of the Gaitway Group, Erik has established an exclusive practice that places a special emphasis on preventative physical therapy, aimed at extending the health span and improving the overall quality of life for active seniors.
He has helped countless seniors regain their physical vitality and has also set a new standard for care in the industry. With a deep understanding of the unique needs of aging individuals, Erik's work goes beyond traditional rehabilitation. He specializes in developing tailored programs that empower seniors to live their lives to the fullest, enabling them to maintain their independence and mobility for years to come.
Some Key Points:
05:47: It's not just about movement, it's about quality of life and having a positive attitude toward aging
09:07: Why seniors are not getting the proper care and advice to prevent loss of physical and cognitive strength
12:50: If there was a pill you could take, and there was a 50 to 70% chance it would prevent you from ever having to deal with depression, loss of strength, cancer, neurodegenerative disease or diabetes, would you take that pill?
14:50: A great exercise you can do right at your kitchen counter
19:23: The elevator test to determine your functional mobility
25:00: Where do you want to be five years from now?
32:50: Easy ways to incorporate quality exercise into your every day routine
35:27: Claim your Gift of the 10 Essentials Home Circuit
Erik's WEBSITE
Follow Eric on Social Media: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram
Write to Eric: erik @ eriklehane.com (eliminate the robot-defeating spaces when you write to him!)
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Welcome to Brain Health matters – I just KNOW you are going to love this interview this week.
Kathy Fester, a long-time music educator and advocate joined me to talk about the importance of music education and music engagement at ALL ages. Her enthusiasm and sheer joy made this one of my favorite interviews of all time.
Whether you’re a parent trying to decide if it’s worthwhile to spend money on music lessons, or a senior struggling a bit with loneliness or some cognitive decline, you will be sure to find this conversation enlightening, entertaining, and inspiring.
As Kathy says, “Music puts a smile in the heart.”
Kathy Fester began teaching music when she was just in grade 7 and has been teaching music in the public school system for the past 32 years
Her passion for music advocacy has put her in leadership roles in many associations and inspired her to complete her Masters Degree from Simon Fraser University to expand on the knowledge of all the Arts as they affect the brain.
The “Power of Music” in our lives is a passion that lives in the heart and mind. Kathy continues to advocate daily to bring music into the curriculum of our schools to the level of being a ‘core subject’ equal to reading and writing in our school system rather than a “frill”.
Music isn’t just something that we listen to – it is the “heart of soul” of humanity.
Some Key Points:
5:23 How music helps students learn better problem solving and working as a team, learning to accept that you learn through making mistakes.
7:51 Music changes the brain structurally and what that means for success later in life
14:00 Listening to Music: essential for emotional and mental health, but creating music is so much more
16:00 For parents and educators: recommendation of a fantastic book to understand the many reasons music education is essential for brain and mental health and success. Music education can even help you learn to read better.
21:00 Why you don’t have to learn as a child to get the benefits of learning a musical instrument
23:00 How music benefits stroke patients and those who are suffering with dementia
28:27 Music puts a smile in the heart
30:25 Why are humans so wired for sound?
34:52 Why it’s important for everyone to follow their heart and play music – any music, any way.
Recommended book: The Music Advantage.
Kathy’s websites: Gratitude and Appreciation Summit
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To learn even more about the power of music for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s book, The Musical Brain.
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Hello and welcome to Brain Health Matters, a series of courses, programs and podcasts designed to help you become healthier so your brain can become happier and stronger.
In this week's podcast with host Kate Kunkel, we explore the the importance of a positive attitude and the many ways a healthier brain can give us a better career and, of course, a better life. You won't want to miss this beautiful conversation with fellow brain health coach, Allison Liu.
Allison Liu is an Amen Licensed Brain Trainer and Brain Health Coach who helps women in midlife to improve their mood, memory and mental sharpness. Allison successfully overcame brain fog and overwhelm by increasing her own ‘brain reserve’, and now coaches women to achieve the same so that they can better handle life’s challenges and face the future with confidence. Her motto: Stay sharp for life!Allison’s website is Allison Liu Coaching
Key Points:
0:46
The financial, emotional and physical challenges created by dementia.
09:22
What exactly IS brain fog – How does it manifest and how can we dispel it?
14:01
Overwhelm can make any lifestyle change hard – but especially your brain. What is the best way to start?
18:00
Explaining the BRIGHTMINDS mnemonic to understand the risk factors that can impact our brain health now and put us at risk for dementia later.
20:59
Why retirement is a risk factor for dementia and other forms of cognitive decline.
24:17
Where genetics fit into the puzzle of brain health.
29:00
The frightening number of toxins that have been introduced into our lives since the Industrial Revolution and how they affect our brains.
39:29
The importance of looking at the risk factors and mitigating all of them. One small action is good, but that won’t turn around cognitive decline.
41:38
How dementia truly impacts your life and that of your loved ones. Hint – it’s not just about memory loss.
43:11
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In this week's episode, Kate Kunkel shares the latest research that reveals why all those expensive Alzheimer's drugs are failures, and demonstrates the link between our immune system and Alzheimer's.
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with an auto-immune disease or dementia, this is an especially important episode.
The research that Kate shares in this episode can be found HERE.
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Learn more about the link between Alzheimer's and Auto-Immune diseases in Kate's book, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", available on Amazon everywhere in paperback and eBook formats.
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Memory Expert Rena Yudkowsky joined Kate Kunkel on Brain Health Matters to share her short and easy tips and tricks to improve your memory.
Some highlights of the show:
2:13 How memory works
6:15 You can remember people's names!
16:44 Using all of your senses to remember keys, glasses, if you locked the door, etc.
18:00 The importance of being mindful
21:05 Self down affects your memory - BELIEVE in yourself to stay independent
22:29 Tips for focus and the myth of multi-tasking
28:32 Work with Rena RenaYudkowsky.com at https://renayudkowsky.com
Claim your F*EE copy of Five Key Steps to Improve Your Brain HERE
Kate Kunkel is the author of several books including:
Don't Let the Memories Fade
The Vegan Brain
The Plant Lovers' Fast-Start Guide
and
The Musical Brain
All available on Amazon everywhere.
To learn many ways to improve your memory, your mind, and your brain with a healthy, mindful lifestyle, check out Kate's many programs and more podcasts at https://brainhealthmatters.todayStart your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/
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In this touching story of overcoming pain and reading disability, Trent McEntire shares how he used his own pain to help others regain their mobility and quality of life.
Trent joined Kate Kunkel on this episode of Brain Health Matters to share the connections between our brains and what and how we see.
Some highlights of the show:
4:04 At 19, Trent learned that he had cerebral palsy and how he overcame the pain and limitations to help others
9:00 How a chance encounter with a vision therapist changed Trent’s ability to read
12:33 How sensory and eye training can improve life and movement for Parkinson’s patients
15:16 How playing enjoyable games with a special ball can improve our brains
21:57 Staving off dementia with games
23:49 A touching story of a miraculous interlude with a child on the autism spectrum
27:00 Contact Trent at Fire Up Your Brain.
Work with Kate to improve brain function and reduce your risk of developing dementia, visit Brain Health Matters.
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For season two we will be releasing a new episode every two weeks so that your host, Kate Kunkel, can focus on treating the many clients who are seeking help to improve their brains, and to complete her latest book, The Mindful Brain.
So be sure to subscribe to Brain Health Matters right here on YouTube or on your favorite podcast service at https://brainhealthmatters.buzzsprout.com/ to ensure that you get all of the latest episodes as they are released, because in every episode, we share important information that could change your life, or the life of a loved one.
This week – the mental and brain health effect of alcohol. Is it true we lose thousands of brain cells every time we imbibe?
Our guest this week is Stephanie Pratico, an Independently Licensed Mental Health and Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor, Clinical Supervisor & Educator who has been in the field 12 years.
Some highlights of the show:
3:00 Do we really kill thousands of brain cells by overindulging in alcohol, even once?
4:50 The short and long term effects of alcohol use on the brain
8:14 What comes first – depression or alcohol use
10:55 Do traumatic brain injuries increase likelihood of developing alcohol dependency?
16:02 As a family member or friend – how to approach a difficult subject
22:00 The Whole Person wellness model to overcome addiction and the importance of setting goals
25:56 How does mindfulness fit into alcoholism or any other addiction?
28:35 Hope
Get help:
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/
Peer-supported programs: https://www.aa.org/
https://www.smartrecovery.org/
https://www.refugerecovery.org/
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Welcome to Brain Health Matters with Kate Kunkel, a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Be sure to subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast service to have access as soon as each episode is released.
In this week’s episode, Amy Galper joins us to share the amazing power of aromatherapy for healing body, mind, and spirit.You'll come away with so much information that you’ll probably want to take notes. Tune in to get Amy's recommendations for specific oils to use for particular outcomes.
Amy Galper is the founder of the first Aromatherapy School in NYC, the New York Institute of Aromatherapy and has been a Certified Aromatherapist since 2001. Through consulting, books, and online classes, Amy seeks to inspire and empower others in their pursuit of holistic and mindful beauty and wellness.
Some Highlights of the show:
1:49 Are essential oils safe?
4:17 The importance of using any essential oils correctly and the most powerful technique
6:03 Diffusing best practices and warnings
10:18 Special Brain Health Matters announcement – Season 2
11:19 The mechanism of aromatherapy: How does it work?
16:08 Which essential oils help with leaky gut and stress?
18:18 Oils for inflammation and relaxation response
22:39 Oils for energizing, concentration and reducing brain fog
24:46 Oils to help you sleep
29:00 Become a certified aromatherapist
Check out our announcement at 10:18 in the show: This is the last episode of Season 1. Be sure to join us for Season 2, when will have a new episode every TWO weeks. Our first guest will be talking about the effects of alcohol on mental health and the brain.
Here are some links to Amy’s resources:
Here is Amy’s Website
Connect with Amy on Instagram:
Free Guide: How to diffuse essential oils
Free Guide: How to blend essential oils
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Brain Health Matters is a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia. From time to time, we invite guests on the show who have an uncommon or controversial topic. Please note that the opinions of guests on the show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or Brain Health Matters.
Disclaimer: The information shared in this program is not meant to be, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition, and before you embark on this or any other program, consult your physician or other trusted health advisor. If medical, psychological, or any other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
This week, we delve for the first time into plant medicine, and learn how we can use the power of CBD for a healthier brain.
Darlene Mea is a long-standing media personality in the world of alternative everything, representing all things natural, sustainable and life-promoting.
Darlene has personally been involved with plant medicine for wellness her entire life and now counsels those wanting to discover the powers of cannabis and other plant medicines for long-term natural healing and evolutionary benefits.
Some highlights of the show:
1:41 Hemp vs. Cannabis
3:24 Hemp seeds or CBD
7:50 The power of juicing cannabis leaves
8:30 50 years of study in Israel show the myriad of benefits to health
11:29 Read the results of the study on the effects of cannabis oil on blood flow in the brain HERE.
12:30 Effects on meningitis, Parkinson’s Disease, and strokes
15:25 Do the benefits outweigh any potential risks?
17:00 Can everyone take it?
19:00 What if you take pharmaceuticals?
23:00 New science for old medicine: Mushrooms
Learn more from Darlene at Hemptingon Post or Zenful Living
More studies on the value of cannabis for health include this one on Depression and this one on Inflammation.
The movie Darlene referred to regarding mushrooms is Fantastic Fungi. Excellent!
More information on the benefits of magic mushrooms can be found HERE.
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Welcome to Brain Health Matters, a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia.
This week, we tackle mold, parasites, and toxins and learn many ways to turn off their threats to the health of our brains. If you’ve ever struggled with mysterious symptoms that have been dismissed, or all recommended treatments have failed, you need to listen to this show!
Evan Brand is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who has transformed the lives of thousands of clients with his online practice by finding and fixing the root causes of fatigue, depression, anxiety, digestive, and other issues.
Here is just a sampling of the many important points made in this episode:
01:49 The gut/brain connection and how gut problems are the root of many diseases
05:00 How to test for gut issues and microbiome health
09:00 What tests reveal mold exposure, a problem that causes a myriad of symptoms
10:19 How damage to the mitochondria (energy cells) affects our brains, fertility, and much, much more
12:00 Mold is one of the biggest threats as toxins, and how treating for it can also help treating other chemical toxicity
15:50 A valuable protocol for anyone suffering with COPD
16:45 Parasites don’t happen just to travelers to developing countries!
21:39 Creating a healthier home without mold
24:56 Symptoms of mold exposure – you won’t believe how it can manifest!
28:06 The exact steps to take to improve your health after suffering mold-related illness
30:31 Ivermectin – its place in treating parasites, fungi, etc.
Links to important information:
Claim your gift of Five Key Steps to Improving Your Brain Health HERE.
And to learn more ways to protect your brain against toxic foods, chemicals, and much more, check out Kate's book, 'Don't Let the Memories Fade' HERE
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To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"
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Welcome to Brain Health Matters, a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia.
This week, Christopher Manning, the Mindfulness Man, joins Kate Kunkel to share the many ways that meditation can help us concentrate, learn, and deal with stress.
Some highlights of the interview:
2:31 Do you have to sit cross-legged with your fingers in circles to meditate “properly”?
4:37 Why it is so powerful to pay attention to, vs. control, your breath
9:03 Alleviating the suffering from ADHD with meditation
13:09 BDNF: A cure for ADHD and depression
14:10 How meditation protects and enhances brain matter
15:00 Steps to start a meditation practice and overcome doubt
17:01 Is mindful eating helpful?
20:19 Achieving real joy doesn’t happen in 5 minutes a day
22:15 How to tap into Chris’s guided meditations online
23:32 Resolving real-life difficulties with the Loving-Kindness meditation
25:15 If you struggle with loneliness – meditation may be the answer
28:04 Meditation as a way to detach from circumstances and events that cause distress. Suffering is optional.
Tap into Chris’s meditation podcasts HERE.
Join Chris’s Facebook community HERE.
To learn more about the healing power of meditation, mindfulness and music, claim Kate’s gift, Five Key Steps to a Better Brain HERE.
Dive into Kate’s book, Don’t Let the Memories Fade, which includes a complete program incorporation mindfulness, meditation, and a healthy and compassionate lifestyle for a better brain. Available on Amazon everywhere.
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To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"
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Welcome to Brain Health Matters, a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia.
This week’s very special guest is Craig Goldberg. Craig is the president and co-founder of Inharmony Interactive, a company dedicated to creating VAT technology that enables us to experience sound and frequencies in a unique and powerful way.
Some important points in the podcast:
3:30 Death by a thousand cuts – how the myriad of toxins in our environment band together to make us sick
9:30 A healing dream comes true with the experience of sound directed to the body
13:45 The effect of vibroacoustic sound on the central nervous system
17:24 Stress, the brain, and how to retrain your nervous system to be in parasympathetic – rest and relax – state
19:46 Alleviating the debilitating tremors of Parkinson’s Disease
21:00 Anti-spasmodic effects of VAT
26:20 Improving blood circulation in a pleasant and drug-free way
28:00 How vibroacoustic therapy or jumping up and down can be powerful tools for lymphatic drainage
31:00 What is Brain Tap?
Contact Craig through IamHarmony.com
For a look at the technology Craig was referring to, click HERE.
If you are interested in purchasing a system, claim the 5% discount Craig referred to by using the code BrainHealth
You will also find InHarmony on Facebook and Instagram and many other social media channels. You’ll find them all linked on the website.
And for information on Brain Tap – Click HERE.
To learn many more powerful ways to use music, frequencies AND silence, check out The Musical Brain.
Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/
To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"
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This week on Brain Health Matters, Kate Kunkel interviews Dr. Bonnie J. Kaplan. She is a Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada.
Dr. Kaplan’s interest in the biological basis of behavior led to postdoctoral training and then faculty research in neurophysiology. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health, especially the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain function, including in her book, “The Better Brain”.
This powerful passage from the book is the perfect introduction to this discussion
“We are in the midst of a mental health crisis. An estimated one in five American adults suffer from some form of mental illness. Despite the billions of dollars spent in pharmaceutical research and the rising popularity of antidepressant drugs, we are more depressed and anxious than ever before.
What if we’re looking for solutions in the wrong places? What if instead of treating mental illness with prescriptions and medication, we changed what we eat and how we feed our brains?”
Be sure to tune in to this powerful discussion - Some highlights of include:
02:09 Psychiatric medication’s place in nurturing better mental health
08:04 ADHD – Turning it around with nutrition
10:30 How proof of mental health improvement is ignored or maligned in major media
12:25 Startling success with B vitamins
14:4 Why the “Magic Bullet” approach to vitamins cannot work to improve brain health
16:24 How mood regulation can be achieved with dietary changes and micro-nutrients
21:11 Organic or no? Is there a difference to the brain?
31:32 Withdrawal from any substances can be alleviated with broad spectrum micro-nutrients
34:00 It all begins in the soil
Books that Bonnie referred to:
“Hooked” by Michael Moss
“Metabolical” by Robert Lustig
A video by Dr. Kaplan explaining how nutrients control brain synthesis and metabolism of neurotransmitters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWIBf5ALLj4&t=39s
The Canadian micro-nutrient companies that Dr. Kaplan referred to are:
Truehope.com
Hardynutritionals.com
Learn many more ways that improve and protect your brain in Kate’s book, Don't Let the Memories Fade, available in paperback and as an eBook on Amazon everywhere.
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To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"
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