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Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet for Brain Health and TBI

Have you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury or perhaps you're experiencing signs of cognitive decline?

Do you wonder if a change in diet may help?

Let’s start at the beginning. When someone experiences a traumatic brain injury (TBI), various biological changes take place within the brain. Among them is increased free radical formation in the mitochondria - cell structures that generate energy. These free radicals damage cell membranes which lead to abnormal neuronal signalling.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloApril 5, 2018Keto, Lifestyle, TBI, Mental Health Comment

Concussion Protocol 10 Things to Do When You Have a Concussion

Suffering a concussion can be extremely debilitating. However, if you know what to do, the recovery should be much smoother. Read this concussion protocol to learn how. I want to talk to you about something very serious: concussion protocol.

Now, I know movies would have you think that head injuries are this gateway to a new life: something someone gets for a second chance at life.

However, if the current news circulating NFL and brain injuries has taught us anything, it is that head trauma is nothing to be entertained by. And this form of injury affects way more people than the protagonists in films and thirty-two football teams. In fact, nearly 3 million people a year in the US suffer from a TBI (traumatic brain injury).

This is a topic I hold very close to my heart, due to how much just one traumatic brain injury changed my life forever.

Keep reading to learn what to do when you or someone you love has suffered a concussion.

Brain Health, LifestyleKelly AielloMarch 29, 2018Mental Health, Concussion, TBIComment

The Benefits of Neuronutrition: for Brain Health and Longevity

Are you looking to restore cognitive function after sustaining a brain injury? Are you a professional who’d benefit from a better memory or improved productivity?

Would you like to be rid of brain fog or neuro-fatigue?

Are you interested in maintaining or improving cognitive function as you age?

Would you like to protect your most valuable asset and learn what you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Read this week’s blog post to find out how.

You’ll also discover what neuronutrition is, what nutrients can fuel the brain, what can devastate it, and who can benefit from neuronutrition. You’ll also find out how you can use neuronutrition to prevent cognitive decline associated with aging, or improve mental focus, cognition, and productivity. Whatever your motivation, feeding your brain can nourish your mind.

I’ve also attached links to some easy new recipes for you to enjoy that can help get your brain in optimal working order.

Coming Soon to HappiHuman.com…

I have an exciting new program in the works for anyone who is looking to improve cognitive performance, prevent Alzheimer’s, or wants to learn more about nutrition for the brain!

Brain Health, Lifestyle, Neuronutrition, Whole FoodsKelly AielloMarch 19, 2018Neuronutrition, Whole Foods, Mental Health, Inflammation, GMO, Lifestyle Comments

Neuro-Fatigue: What it is and What You Can do About it

This week, in my continued quest to honour National Brain Injury Awareness month, I’d like to discuss a topic of great concern to many brain injury survivors - mental fatigue or “neuro-fatigue”.

As fatigue, both mental and physical is a common complaint of people with a brain injury, I’d also like to offer some tips to help you manage it.

So, if you or a loved one suffers low energy from a weakened brain or are showing signs of age-related cognitive decline, please read on:

This blog post is for you as I discuss 12 Tips to Managing Neuro-Fatigue.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloMarch 14, 2018Mental Health, Brain Fog, Lifestyle Comments

7 Amazing Health Benefits of Kombucha: and an Interview with a Brewer

You’ve probably heard of a doggy mama, or perhaps a fur mama. But have you ever heard of a “SCOBY mama”???

I have, and I’d like you to meet her. Her name is Taryn and I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with her to ask some questions about how to brew your own kombucha

Other, Conditions, Lifestyle, Digestive HealthKelly AielloFebruary 28, 2018Weight Management, Lifestyle, Detox, Mental HealthComment

A Complete Guide to Understanding Calories

When people talk about dieting, they often talk about cutting calories. But what are calories exactly? Read my complete guide to understanding calories to find out. Who knows, you may not be consuming enough!

You've probably seen various diet plans that promise success as long as you follow their suggested calorie limit.

Calorie-based diets are founded on a simple transfer of energy. You measure how much energy goes into your body, then compare that to how much energy you burn.

While this seems like a sensible plan to get in better shape, many people still struggle when counting calories. Read my complete guide to understanding what calories are and how they affect your health to stay informed about the characteristics of calories so that you can utilize them properly.

Other, LifestyleKelly AielloFebruary 13, 2018Lifestyle, Calories, Nutritionist, Weight Management Comment

5 Actionable Steps to Balancing Your Blood Sugar Levels Naturally

Do you get tired and have no energy after a meal?

Do you experience a mid-afternoon energy slump?

Do you have difficulty focusing, get irritable or cranky for no reason?

Have you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes?

Do you want to prevent such a diagnosis in the future?

If so, read on to discover what a blood sugar imbalance looks and feels like, the problems associated with blood sugar imbalances, and why you should care.

I will also provide practical steps you can begin today, to help control your blood sugar levels naturally.

Brain Health, Conditions, Lifestyle, Neuronutrition, Digestive HealthKelly AielloFebruary 7, 2018Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Alzheimer's, Fatigue, Cravings, Brain Fog, Sugar, Insulin Comment

The Application of Mindfulness in Daily Eating

Present-day life has stressful demands, and so to keep up we multitask, aided by ubiquitous technology, we're always ready to tweet, text and email. While our devices have encouraged people to do more tasks simultaneously research paints a different picture and it's that multitasking is actually less productive, reduces performance and devastates the brain and body. If you consider multitasking a buzzword for a state of constant interruption then this shouldn’t land as a surprise.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloJanuary 31, 2018Meditation, Mindfulness, LifestyleComment

The Gluten-Free Controversy PART 2 - Why is Everyone Suddenly Allergic to Gluten?

Have you noticed increasingly more people are trying to avoid gluten? Have you ever wondered why?

Does it seem like everyone around you is suddenly allergic to gluten?
Do you wonder if you should give up gluten?
How do you know if going gluten-free is right for you?

Brain Health, Lifestyle, Conditions, Digestive HealthKelly AielloJanuary 25, 2018Gluten, Wheat, Celiac, Alzheimer's, InflammationComment

The Gluten-Free Controversy: Does Gluten-Free Mean “Healthy”?

Have you noticed that increasingly more and more people are trying to avoid gluten?

Have you wondered if gluten-free products are healthy?

Have you given up gluten or been wondering if you should?

Read this week’s blog post to discover the real truth behind gluten-free products and what you should look for when shopping gluten-free.

If you are trying to live a life without gluten, it may be exciting to see more gluten-free options available to you every day. But be aware that not all gluten-free products are created equal. Please be mindful that many of them are still processed and contain unhealthy ingredients, making them not such a “healthy” alternative. Read on to find out more!

Conditions, Lifestyle, Brain Health, Digestive HealthKelly AielloJanuary 17, 2018Health, Gluten, Diabetes, Alzheimer's, Celiac, Neuronutrition, Food Sensitivities, InflammationComment

Benefits of Seeing a Nutritionist

If you're having trouble kickstarting healthy habits, it may be time to see a certified nutrition specialist. Here are the benefits of seeing one.

A certified nutrition specialist is well qualified to advise people on their nutritional needs. Prevention, they say, is better than cure. But people sometimes manage to wait until there is a condition to manage.

You know an apple a day keeps the doctor away, and you know you should drink 2 litres of water every day. You are slim and your nutrition tips come from your favourite celebrity. Why would you need a certified nutrition specialist? In spite of the availability of knowledge, most people still exceed recommended trans fats and sugar levels. And most beliefs you have about your nutrition are myths.

If you're having trouble kickstarting healthy habits this new year, it may be time to see a certified nutrition specialist. Read on to discover the benefits of seeing one today.

Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloJanuary 10, 2018Health, Lifestyle, NutritionistComment

Health Over Indulgence

Health Over Indulgence: It's Time to Choose Health

It's one thing to indulge occasionally. It's quite another to eat a nutrient-poor diet every day. Together, let's choose health overindulgence. Find out how!

As we welcome this new year and all the opportunities we hope it brings, we reflect on what is good in our lives along with what could be better. We abandon the past and hope for only good fortune, peace, and love for ourselves and the ones around us.

We also often think about change. We ponder what has not served us in the past and what improvements we would like to see in the future. A new year provides a new slate and the opportunity to start fresh. To grow. To change. To love better. To live better. To feel better.

Other, LifestyleKelly AielloJanuary 3, 2018Lifestyle, HealthComment

Meal Planning Services Now Available!

Are you too busy to eat healthy?

Does it feel like cooking healthy meals takes too much effort and you just don’t have time to figure out what to eat?

Do your cravings get the best of you and throw you off track?

Do you have a food allergy that makes it hard to figure out what to eat?

If you’ve tried and failed to get your eating habits in check, then you know how frustrating trying to eat healthier can be. You work so hard but feel exactly the same week after week. You probably wonder, what am I doing wrong?

Undereating, overeating, or failing to properly balance your meals can make it impossible to make progress. Dieting, starving or depriving yourself can do much more harm than good. Choose either an Anti-inflammatory meal plan, one for Diabetes, or one for optimal Cognitive Function.

Breakfast, Desserts, Dinner, Lunch, Sides & Snacks, Lifestyle, Conditions, OtherKelly AielloDecember 28, 2017Whole Foods, Weight Management, Paleo, Pregnancy, Neuronutrition, Vegan, Vegetarian, Low FODMAP, Diabetes, LifestyleComment

How to Hack a Cold Naturally

Learn 3 easy steps to hack your way through cold and flu season this winter. The first is…

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that quenches free radicals and speeds wound healing, in addition to being necessary for collagen formation.

When we start to feel a cold or flu coming on, vitamin C will give our virus-fighting immune system a boost. It is found in citrus fruits like grapefruit, lemons, mangos, papayas, oranges, and pineapples, as well as in green vegetables like asparagus, avocados, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collards, and kale.

In supplement form, a buffered vitamin C is unlikely to cause stomach upset, while Ester-C is easily absorbed. In either form, vitamin C helps other antioxidants keep their potency and helps their absorption in the body.

Conditions, Lifestyle, Other, Whole FoodsKelly AielloDecember 21, 2017Hacks, Vitamin C, Garlic, Zinc, Bone Broth, Whole FoodsComment

Choose THIS Over THAT

For anyone interested in switching to a whole-food-based eating plan, it can be overwhelming.

The first challenge lies in giving up some of your favourite foods. The second challenge becomes what you can eat instead.

Whether you have chosen to follow more of a Paleo, ketogenic, plant-based, or low-carb high-fat eating plan or if you are simply looking to improve your overall diet for general health benefits, the healthy food swap guide below should provide plenty of healthier options for you.

Conditions, Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloDecember 13, 2017Whole Foods, Weight Management, Meal Plans, DetoxComment

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This blog post is for you as I discuss 12 Tips to Managing Neuro-Fatigue.

Do you get tired and have no energy after a meal?