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Why a TBI Brain Likes Routine

The month of March is also Brain Injury Awareness Month.

It is recognized worldwide and has become a great opportunity to raise awareness, share knowledge, and educate about all things brain injury. So let me ask you a question:

Have you suffered from a traumatic brain injury?

If so, you may be wondering what the best way to recover is. One of the most important things to support TBI recovery is to stick with a routine. It may not always be easy but it will help speed up the healing process and make life easier for you in general.

Part of your routine should include keeping a consistent sleep schedule, maintaining a healthy diet, and exercising regularly. These are all things that can help improve your quality of life after suffering from a TBI.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloMarch 10, 2022Brain Fog, Brain Foods Diet, Brain-Healthy Diet, Concussion, Neurofatigue, Neuronutrition, TBI, Nutrition Coach, NeurotoxinsComment

How to Improve Cognitive Function: Brain Foods Diet vs. Taking Brain Support Supplements

If the current pandemic has done one thing for us, it's made us more health-conscious. More people are exercising, cooking healthier meals, and focusing on their quality of life.

Well, there’s one part of our bodies that matters more than anything else - our brains! Fortunately, there are ways to take care of our minds and keep them healthy for the long term!

So, if you’ve ever wondered how best to keep your mind sharp or how to improve cognitive function, you’re going to want to read this week’s blog.

Can a diet improve cognitive function or should you take supplements for brain health? Read on to discover the answer for yourself.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Other, Lifestyle, Whole FoodsKelly AielloFebruary 24, 2022Brain Foods Diet, Mental Health, Improve Cognitive Function, Antioxidant, Omega-3, Coffee, Chocolate, WalnutsComment

Brain Benefits of Having Balanced Blood Sugar Levels

Ok, so maybe not the kind of sugar you originally thought about - but sugars in your blood.

Why should you pay attention to your blood sugar levels? Well, if you have diabetes, are worried about getting it in the future, are battling cancer, or want to stave off dementia, then blood sugar levels should be of great concern to you - and you probably already know this.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Other, Lifestyle, Whole FoodsKelly AielloFebruary 10, 2022Brain Foods Diet, Mental Health, Improve Cognitive Function, Diabetes, Pre-DiabeticComment

Online Nutrition Coach: Supportive and Tailored for You

Are you tired of watching your weight fluctuate throughout the year? Do you want to find a way that you can stick to a consistent nutritional plan for the rest of your life?

If so, you need to learn all you can about hiring a nutrition coach.

Online nutrition coaches can provide several benefits for your life. They can help you develop a healthier relationship with food, boost your mental health, and help you keep off the weight you've lost.

Read this week’s blog

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Other, LifestyleKelly AielloJanuary 27, 2022Brain Foods Diet, Whole Foods, Health, Meal Plans, Mindset, Nutrition Coach, Weight ManagementComment

Tired of the Winter Blues? How To Elevate Your Mood With Serotonin

As winter approaches, have you started thinking about how to maintain your mental health and keep your mood up?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the “winter blues,” its milder cousin, are growing concerns for about 15% of Canadians. Plus, many more people deal with various mood disorders regularly. Read on to discover how serotonin affects us, what may happen if we don’t have enough, and what natural things we can try to keep our levels up.

Brain Health, Conditions, NeuronutritionKelly AielloNovember 18, 2021Mental Health, Moody, Depression, Inflammation, Vitamin D, Coffee, SerotoninComment

How to Get More Oxygen to the Brain

Are you looking to break through brain fog or are you concerned with your long-term brain health?

If so, learning how to boost the level of oxygen in your brain is essential.

Read this week’s post to discover the benefits of increased oxygen to your brain and how easily you can make it happen.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloNovember 4, 2021Omega-3, Resveratrol, Health, Meditation, Neuronutrition, Nutritionist, OxygenComment

The Mind-Immune Connection: How Mental Health and Immune Health Affect Each Other

What do Alzheimer’s, anxiety, brain fog, diabetes, asthma, and allergies have in common?

The answer may shock you. It may also help explain the connection between mental health and immune health. Yes, there is a mind-immune connection. But what is the driving mechanism linking the two?

In a word: Stress!

Brain Health, Conditions, Neuronutrition, LifestyleKelly AielloOctober 7, 2021Mental Health, Mind-Immune Connection, Anxiety, Inflammation, Antioxidant, Omega-3, Protein, Vitamins, Health, MindsetComment

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

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

Smart Ways to Cope with Anxiety

May is Mental Health Awareness month.

As people become increasingly concerned about their mental health, education surrounding the topic becomes more crucial.

With this in mind, each blog this month will contain educational information and offer up ideas, tips, suggestions, or foods designed to support one’s mental health.

So let’s kick-start the month by diving deeper into anxiety and considering various smart ways to deal with it.

And yes - you do embody the power to improve your mental health!

Do you choose suffering? Or do you choose to take action? The choice is yours.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Other, ConditionsKelly AielloMay 13, 2021Mental Health, Moody, Anxiety, Health, Meditation, EFT, MindfulnessComment

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