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Brain Food Diet

Do you want to boost your brainpower naturally but don’t know how? Don’t miss out on this week’s blog, containing excellent brain food diets that can help.

Why should you care?

If there is one organ that we should pay attention to when it comes to our health, it’s our brain. This complex piece of human machinery is the command centre behind our every thought and action.

Yet, surprisingly, many of us don’t consider that the load we put on this precious part of our body can lead to poor brain health. So what can we do about it?

Well, what we eat is what provides the power to our powerhouse. So by focusing on brain food diets, you can keep your brain in good health, providing you peace of mind long into the future.

Want to know what the best brain-healthy foods are or looking for ways to reverse dementia naturally? Read this week’s blog to find out more.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Whole Foods, LifestyleKelly AielloSeptember 2, 2021Alzheimer's, Brain-Healthy Diet, Brain Foods Diet, Best Food For Memory, Anti-Anxiety Diet, Reverse Dementia Naturally, Omega-3, Blueberries, Eggs, Garlic, WalnutsComment

Tips for Improving Your Health Habit

When you want to make changes or improvements to an area of your life, do you jump into the deep end feet-first with an all-or-nothing attitude? Only to find yourself drowning a short time later, unable to maintain the changes you desire?

If this sounds like you, you are not alone. This is an all-too-common scenario for many!

So what can you do? Is it possible to make long-lasting changes that won’t leave you feeling deprived or zapped of energy?

When you know your lifestyle or eating habits could use a few healthy upgrades, there’s no question that it can be hard to know where to start.

However, change may be easier than you think.

A few small adjustments to your current routine or eating habits might be the ticket to big results rather than overhauling your entire life. If you’re wondering how to get started, read on for practical steps you can take to improve your daily health habits.

Other, LifestyleKelly AielloAugust 12, 2021Lifestyle, Hacks, Health, MindsetComment

What Is the Grain Brain Diet? Everything You Need to Know

Are you dealing with a foggy memory of fatigue? Are you looking for a way to improve your brain health?

If so, you've come to the right place.

We have a solution that’s all-natural, making it a much better choice than any pill or strange quick-fix. It’s called the grain brain diet.

The grain brain diet is a nutritional diet that seeks to heal the brain and the body. And, you don’t need anything special to get started.

To learn more about the grain brain diet and how you can follow it, be sure to read this week’s post!

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Lifestyle, Other, Whole FoodsKelly AielloJuly 29, 2021Carbohydrates, Protein, Whole Foods, Grain Brain Diet, Eggs, Gluten-free, Grass-Fed BeefComment

How to Banish Brain Fog: 8 Ways to Regain Clarity and Age Gracefully

Are you struggling with brain fog and don’t know how to find relief?

Brain fog is a common condition in adults and can be the result of many factors.

Whether it’s stress, a lack of sleep, insufficient physical activity, poor nutrition, or an under-stimulated brain, brain fog can negatively affect the quality of your life.

Luckily, there are many things you can do to eliminate or relieve brain fog that don’t include medications or medical treatments.

Be sure to read this week’s article to learn 8 simple ways to eliminate brain fog so you can age gracefully and happily.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, LifestyleKelly AielloJuly 15, 2021Alzheimer's, Brain-Healthy Diet, Neurofatigue, Whole Foods, Meditation, StressComment

Brain Games to Keep Seniors Active and Healthy: The Power Of Mental Exercise

Are you worried about your cognitive function as you age?

If so, you’re not alone!

Recent studies have indicated that most people fear dementia more than any other illness. And their concerns are valid.

But do you know that there are natural approaches you can take to limit your risks?

Though nothing in life is guaranteed, one thing is certain; we must take the utmost care of our health - as we age and at every stage of our lives. Why? Doing so will increase our chances of living our lives with vitality for as long as possible. This not only pertains to our physical health, but it also includes our mental health.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloJune 24, 2021Brain Fog, Brain-Healthy Diet, Alzheimer's, Dementia, NeurotransmitterComment

Supporting Your Mental Health with Neurotransmitter

Do you know that we have natural brain chemicals that affect our mood?

In our last blog, we discussed three common neurotransmitters involved in mental health: serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine as well as how they work.

This week, let’s take a closer look at natural foods and supplements that can support each of these key neurotransmitters.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Other, LifestyleKelly AielloJune 10, 2021Depression, Mental Health, Moody, TBI, Anxiety, Coffee, Mental Illness, Health, Mindset, Dopamine, Neurotransmitter, TryptophanComment

Which Neurotransmitters are Related to Mental Health

Do you know that we have natural brain chemicals that affect our mood?

They are called neurotransmitters. Two common ones you’ve most likely heard of are serotonin and dopamine. But do you know what these neurotransmitters are and how they work?

In honour of mental health awareness month and our continual quest to shed additional light on the topic of mental health, this week we’d like to take a closer look at a few key neurotransmitters and their effects on mood.

Keep reading to discover which neurotransmitters are related to mental health.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Other, LifestyleKelly AielloMay 28, 2021Depression, Mental Health, Moody, TBI, Anxiety, Coffee, Mental Illness, Health, Mindset, Dopamine, Neurotransmitter, TryptophanComment

Mental Health vs. Mental Illness: What’s the Difference

What is the state of your mental health?

Do you have a mental illness? Does someone you love?

We throw the words mental illness and mental health around a lot. The terms are often used interchangeably. But what do they really mean? And what’s the difference?

Read this week’s post to discover what constitutes a mental illness, the prevalence of mental illness today, and actionable steps you can take to improve your mental health.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Other, LifestyleKelly AielloMay 20, 2021Depression, Mental Health, Moody, TBI, Anxiety, Coffee, Mental Illness, Health, MindsetComment

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

What Stops People Living Their Best Life?

Are you living your best life?

You only get one life in this world. While this is straightforward to understand in theory, it doesn’t necessarily make living life to the fullest any easier.

The truth is that there are any number of reasons why a person might not live their best life.

But the good news is that, in this day and age, there’s nearly always something that can be done to nudge a person in the right direction. In this blog, we’re going to look at some of the most common reasons that hold people back and offer some advice on what can be done to overcome them.

Brain Health, LifestyleKelly AielloApril 8, 2021Mental Health, Health, Mindset, self-esteemComment

Do Coffee Drinkers Live Longer?

Are you a coffee drinker?

Have you ever wondered if coffee is good for you - or have you been thinking about giving it up to benefit your health?

Well, before you throw in the towel as far as coffee is concerned, be sure you read this week’s guest post to discover the health benefits of coffee, if it’s good for you, and if it may just lengthen your life!

Yes - coffee is many people’s choice of morning beverage. However, did you know that it might just help prolong your lifespan? Find out more here!

Brain Health, Conditions, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloApril 1, 2021Neurofatigue, TBI, FatigueComment

Living With Neurofatigue: 6 Common Complaints and Solutions

Neurofatigue can be a direct result of a brain injury or neurological disease. Dealing with the consequences can be difficult, but there are solutions that help.

In our continued efforts to educate about brain injuries and the consequences that often come with it, this week, we’ll introduce you to neurofatigue, common complaints associated with it, and solutions that may help.

Brain Health, Conditions, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloMarch 18, 2021Neurofatigue, TBI, FatigueComment

How Simple Daily Habits Can Optimize Your Mental Wellness This Winter

Have you ever wondered why donuts or cookies miraculously make us feel better? Why the words “winter” and “blues” go hand in hand? Or why we feel so much better after a good work-out?

If the winter months get you down or leave you feeling fatigued and lacking motivation, you’re not alone! As a nutritionist, I hear the following comments all the time: “I feel so down all winter,” “No matter what I do, I can’t get out of this funk,” or “I just can’t handle going to work and coming home in the dark every day.”

If these sound like words you are known to utter, I’ve got great news for you - you can do something about it!

Start taking action with the simple daily habits discussed in this week’s blog to wash away the winter blues and optimize your mental wellness this winter.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloFebruary 4, 2021Depression, Mental Health, Memory, Optimization, Carbohydrates, Omega-3, Vitamin D, Meditation, Neurotoxins, Serotonin, Addiction, Cravings, SugarComment

Stress, Hormones, and Your Skin: The Surprising Connection

Are you an adult who still deals with the embarrassing effects of acne?

Have you ever wondered what was triggering your unsightly breakouts?

Have you ever noticed acne tends to appear when your stress levels run high?

If so, you may not be imagining things. In fact, you may not even be surprised to hear that our skin’s health is a reflection of what’s happening under the surface; in terms of gut health, stress levels, and hormones.

Eczema can be a manifestation of food intolerances.

Rashes can indicate an over-reactive immune system.

And acne can mean your hormones are out of whack.

What can cause our hormone levels to change? Many things - including stress. This week, we’ll dive into how stress and hormone levels can affect our skin, specifically in terms of acne.

Then we’ll give you some tips about what you can do about it.

Conditions, Lifestyle, Digestive HealthKelly AielloJanuary 21, 2021Inflammation, Food Sensitivities, Hacks, Stress, Students, AcneComment

An Ode to The Good Doctor

Sometimes being a HappiHuman means we must go through some grief - as I am going though right now.

So if you’ll oblige me, I’d like to share my candid thoughts from a journal entry I wrote about my beloved Berkeley boy - my first dog who was much, much more than that.

My intention in sharing these private moments is not to make you sad or cry or conjure up hurtful memories of your own. Rather, my intention is to open my heart in the hopes that others will open theirs.

We must remember that love is the foundation upon which all of humanity stands. And with all the craziness and challenges humanity has faced this past year, I think we could all use this reminder - especially around the holidays.

Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloDecember 17, 2020Health, PetsComment

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