3. Cortisol the hormone of stress
Cortisol has beneficial effects on our bodies in
small doses.
Biological changes occur with chronic
exposure
STRESS
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4. 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s
disease and many more are headed toward the
disease
Executives are among the first to see the effects of
brain decline
Humans are adaptive and many ignore signs and
symptoms
The good news is that we can build our brain’s
natural defenses
CAN CRISIS BE AVERTED?
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5. You wouldn’t franchise the most important
parts of your business to someone else why
would you do it for your wellbeing?
Honesty and personal responsibility
Consistent action
AWARENESS, OWNERSHIP, PROACTIVITY
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6. Our brain’s neurons need oxygen, glucose, and
stimulation
Nourishment
Movement
Meditation
MIND~BODY~SPIRIT
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7. But I’m healthy Doc
Fitness to avoid heart disease and weight issues
Signs of brain decline that creep up on us
Moodiness
Facial features sag
Slowed Mental Processing
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HEALTHY BODY HEALTHY BRAIN
8. Three most common areas where Poor Brain
Health appear
1. Depression
2. Fatigue
3. Digestive Problems
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EARLY WARNING SIGNS
9. Imbalances in the firing in the brain lead to
hormone and chemical imbalances
Vicious cycle
Anti-depressants
Tip eat 1 handful of cashews a day to lift mood
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DEPRESSION
10. When the brain fatigues the entire body
fatigues
Sensitivity to stimulation and everyday
activities
Oxidation, Inflammation, Toxicity
Tip take 1,000 mg of DHA a day
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FATIGUE
11. Antacids, another gift of stress
Chronic GI problems
Indigestion, Acid reflux
Gas, Bloating, Abdominal Pain
Constipation, Loose stools
Food sensitivities
Tip sing in the shower and gargle
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DIGESTION
12. The brain is divided into sections.
Left and Right
Frontal
Parietal
Temporal
Cerebellum
Occipital
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YOUR BRAIN
13. Executive functions, responsible for:
Planning, Motivation, Impulse control
Fine motor skills, Activating muscles
Symptoms of decline Depression, Slow movement,
Poor handwriting
Build Brain Endurance ID the problem
Inflammation, nutrients, neurotransmitter
communication, blood sugar, stimulation.
Tip devote time each day to intellectually stimulating
activities
FRONTAL
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14. Responsible for:
Hearing, Speech, Memory, Smell
Hippocampus
Deficiencies
Ringing in the ears
Loss of smell
Sleep disturbances and insomnia
Low energy during the day
Tip practice good sleep hygiene
TEMPORAL
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15. Responsible for:
Awareness of environment
Sense of touch
Deficiencies:
Inability to recognize shapes
Unstable in darkness
Clumsiness
Tip have someone write on your arm
PARIETAL
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16. Responsible for:
Coordination
End of stage movement
Balance
Deficiencies:
Dizziness, vertigo
Nausea
Clumsiness, poor balance
Tip bring out your inner child and run and jump
CEREBELLUM
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18. 1. Eat food high in tryptophan (Cashews, Brewer’s Yeast)
2. Take 1,000 mg of DHA a day to boost Nrf2
3. Sing in the shower and gargle to stimulate the Vegas
nerve
4. Devote time each day to intellectually stimulating
activities reduce TV
5. Practice good sleep hygiene by removing light and
sound stimulation
6. Have someone draw shapes on your forearm
7. Do jumping jacks or run on variable surfaces
8. Give your eyes a rest during your work day. Cover your
eyes and look at your hands as you draw them away
from you.
CONCLUSION
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19. Eating right may not be enough
Regular exercise is a must
Annual Lab Analysis
CONCLUSION
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20. Please Contact Us For ~
Presale of Brain Health book to come out next year
Interest in Customized Programs
New Year Wellness Program
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CONCLUSION
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