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Hyperbaric Oxygen: What it is & What it Can Do For You

Have you ever heard the term HBOT or hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

If you are a diver or pilot, you’re probably aware of this therapy and may have even experienced it yourself.

But did you know that introducing oxygen into your body can help reduce inflammation and stimulate your body’s natural healing processes?

This week I had the great pleasure to sit down with colleague and friend Ken Cassidy to discuss all things oxygen! Ken and I both work at Radiant Life Naturopathic Centre in Kamloops, British Columbia, where he recently brought in a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber. It is the first of its kind in British Columbia’s interior region.

If you’re wondering what that is, what it can be used for, and how it may be able to help you, keep reading!

Brain Health, Conditions, LifestyleKelly AielloApril 15, 2021Parkinson's, TBI, Diabetes, Inflammation, HBOTComment

How to Increase Blood Flow to the Brain: 10 Essential Tips

Having low blood flow to your brain can also hinder your ability to think and make good decisions. Read this week’s blog post to discover 10 essential tips on increasing blood flow to your brain and helping your mind stay sharp. Do you want to get your memory back or just improve your thinking? Boosting blood flow to your brain may help. Adequate blood flow can help you think more clearly and remember more, while low blood flow to the brain is actually the number one indicator a person will develop Alzheimer's disease.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Lifestyle, Other, Whole FoodsKelly AielloDecember 19, 2019Alzheimer's, Concussion, Dementia, Depression, Memory, Parkinson's, TBI, Antioxidant, EFA's, Omega-3, Whole Foods, Business, Students, Cravings, Performance, Sugar, Plant BasedComment

The Gut-Brain Connection: How To Feed Your Brain

The Gut-Brain Connection: How To Feed Your Brain If there was ever a call for "digestive health," this is it!

Yes, it's true. Your gut is considered your "second brain."

There is no denying it anymore.

And because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the enteric nervous system, and the amazing influence your gut microbes can have on all aspects of your health (including that of your brain), it's no wonder that what you eat feeds not only your body but can directly affect your brain.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Digestive HealthKelly AielloFebruary 14, 2019Memory, Mental Health, Moody, Neuronutrition, Parkinson's, Microbiome, Omega-3, Whole Foods, SerotoninComment

6 Vitamins Good for the Brain that You Should be Taking

The brain is one of your most important organs, so it's crucial to care for it. Check out these 6 vitamins good for the brain to add to your routine.

Your brain is like a jet engine.

It's complicated. It uses a lot of fuel to perform at its best. And without it, you'd be grounded.

We all know that. But did you know that about 75% of your brain is made of water? That means that a little dehydration goes a long way toward hampering brain function. Though water is important, it isn't the only thing that your brain needs for peak performance.

Vitamins and nutrients are essential to keep your brain functioning at 100%. And some vitamins are superstars when it comes to improving brain function.

In this article, we'll talk about 6 vitamins good for the brain and why you should take them.

Traumatic Brain Injury: What is it and What Survivors Want You to Know

March happens to be Brain Injury Awareness Month. As this is a topic near and dear to my heart 💚 I will be dedicating this month’s blog posts to brain health!

I’d like to start off by sharing something personal.

In 2012, the love of my life was struck by a car while cycling and suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), among many other injures. Needless to say, this event changed the course of our lives, including being the catalyst that launched me into Natural Nutrition.

Brain Health, NeuronutritionKelly AielloMarch 8, 2018TBI, Mental Health, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, DementiaComment

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