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Clear the Fog: Support Your Liver
Did you know that a sluggish liver could be a major culprit behind brain fog? Supporting your liver’s detoxification process can improve brain function and help clear the mental fog -- especially during perimenopause/menopause. Detoxification is your body’s natural process of self-healing and repair, a process often overwhelmed in today's world.
Why You’re Losing Focus and How to Regain It
Is brain fog messing with your day? Forgetfulness, and mental fatigue are common especially during perimenopause/menopause, and exacerbated by the turbulent times we are living. The good news? You can regain your mental clarity and energy. Let’s explore what’s going on and how you can clear the fog.
Brain-Boosting Kitchen Tips: New Year Reset
This year, you don’t have to follow the latest diet trend to feel mentally sharp, focused, and energized. By making your kitchen your ally with whole, nutrient-dense foods that nourish your brain and body, you can make a simple shift toward better mental clarity and more consistent energy.
My Austrian Christmas Cookie Tradition
From the winter solstice, Christmas and Hanukkah, to traditions rooted deep in history, these holy days across the world are an invitation to pause, reflect, and share in peace and gratitude. For me, baking delectable Christmas cookies with love is my way of honoring those moments, and sharing happy energy with all who enjoy our cookies.
Support Your Brain and Detox this Holiday
The holiday season is full of indulgence, but all those treats and festive drinks can leave you feeling sluggish, foggy, and fatigued. Want to enjoy the celebrations without brain fog and sluggishness? Support your body’s natural detox processes through simple daily habits so you can feel clear, focused, and vibrant all season long!
Holiday Stress Less: Quick Tips
Did you know your brain and body cannot distinguish between physical and emotional/mental stress? November heralds the onset of the holiday season and a potential stress-on-top-of-stress tsunami. Chronic stress wreaks havoc on your health. This year-end be proactive! Build stress resilience.
Trick, Treat, and Nourish: Halloween Brain Health Tips
This Halloween let's talk about something really spooky – sugar! 😱 Did you know that too much sugar can affect your mood, memory, and overall brain health? Embrace a new tradition of celebrating with nutrient-dense foods that enhance your brain health and set the stage for a healthier holiday season AND a healthier future.
Improve Your Mind: 6 Pillars to Boost Brain Health and Wellbeing
Set the foundation for a sharper, more vibrant mind and overall wellbeing with these six pillars for brain health. Each pillar interacts with the others, creating a symphony of benefits for your cognitive function. Start implementing these strategies today and witness as your brain health transforms into a cornerstone of your overall wellness journey.
Embracing a Proactive Brain Health Lifestyle
Age does not mean our body or brain will decline. Let's debunk some common brain health myths and uncover the truth about keeping our minds sharp and our bodies healthy and strong. A brain health lifestyle can help us feel better at any age. The earlier we start the better!
Digestive Wellness for Brain Power: 10 Tips to Optimize Your Gut
Did you know that digestion plays a crucial role in protecting and optimizing brain function?
A healthy digestive system ensures the efficient absorption of vital nutrients that support your brain health. Conversely, poor digestion can lead to various issues that can negatively impact cognitive abilities and overall mental well-being.
How Stress Impacts Your Cognitive Function
Did you know stress can significantly impact your cognitive function - memory, concentration, problem-solving skills, learning, and creativity? By recognizing its detrimental effects on your cognitive abilities, you can be proactive about managing stress levels.
Prioritizing your food choices is key to building stress resilience and supporting your physical and mental well-being.
Boost your Brain with Minerals
Minerals play a pivotal role in cognitive function, influencing processes such as memory, focus, and mood regulation. Key minerals like magnesium, zinc, and iron are essential for neurotransmitter synthesis and signaling -- supporting cognitive clarity and mental acuity. By maintaining adequate mineral levels through a whole foods, nutrient dense lifestyle and/or supplementation, you can sharpen your cognitive abilities and support your long-term brain health.
Eat Fiber for Better Digestion and Brain Function
By eating fiber-rich foods regularly, you are providing essential nutrients for the growth and diversity of your gut microbiota. This diverse community of bacteria aids in digestion, nutrient absorption, and even influences aspects of your immune system. A healthy gut microbiome is linked to better cognitive function, mood regulation, and even reduced risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
10 Tips to Drink Water Daily - Better Digestion, Gut Health, and Brain Power!
It's easy to overlook one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for your health: water. Hydration isn't just about quenching your thirst – it's your ticket to a thriving digestive system, a resilient gut microbiome, and an alert brain. So, grab that water bottle, take a sip and let hydration improve your health. Salud!
Celebrating 57 and Getting Personal
3 years in, but I’ve only now realized functional nutrition is also MY wellness journey. I believe we can feel better at every age and live the life we want by nourishing our body from the inside out with stress resilience, a nutrient dense lifestyle, honoring our sleep routine, and daily movement that best works for OUR body