So many are suffering - view Alzheimer's Reversed in Detail

In roughly a hundred and twenty years the Commerce, Technology, Pharmacology, and War have placed eliminated or placed thousands of plant and animal species on an endangered list.  We have degraded our Natural Biomes by polluting our soil, water, and air.  We have created famine, disease, and catastrophic imbalances affecting all inhabitants on Our planet.  We are experiencing the degraded health of our Planet and our Biomes that has direct effects on our physiological processes and mental health.

The questionnaires below can provide some indication of what burdens our Gut-Brain Balance and explain the connection between the digestive system and the weight of mental health issues.

Do any of these describe you?

• Become impatient quickly
• Have a low energy level
• Energy level is less than it used to be
• Feel you have too much to do
• Become anxious or tense easily
• Easily become angry
• Suffer from depression or anxiety
• Have difficulty concentrating
• Become nervous or hyperactive
• Have poor memory
• Have difficulty learning

Are any of these Neurotoxins a part of your routine?

• Mercury fillings; mercury fillings are 50% mercury and EPA considers its hazardous waste and were never safety tested for use.
• Immunizations and vaccines using mercury to preserve the ingredients
• Heavy Metal Poisoning; high fructose corn syrup, immunizations, environmental pollution of soil, water, and air
• Statin drugs for lowering cholesterol
• Prescription Drugs
• Pain Medications
• Artificial or Zero Calorie Sweeteners; High Fructose Corn Syrup, Aspartame, Sucralose, Crystaline Sugar, Sorbitol, Splenda, Sweet n low, Equal, etc...
• Artificial Colors/Dyes red, yellow, blue, sugar-free sweeteners, msg or monosodium glutamate, bht, bha, Preservatives
• Natural Flavors; non-specified source, ethyl vanillin
• GMO or genetically modified foods; corn, soybeans, sugar beets, any product number that starts with a product code other than 9 or 4
• Low fat and Non-Fat foods
• SLS or Sodium Laurel Sulfate in soaps, hair products, lotions, beauty products
• pesticides, herbicides, fluoride, detergents, fluoride-containing toothpaste
• Lead pipes, hair color

If so, You are living and experiencing the modern-day world that bombards us, and can cause mental health issues through the Central Nervous System affecting every cell, tissue, Nerve, Signal, Brain, and Organs.

Interesting Facts:

• Many Neurotoxins are FDA approved under GRAS, which is a category that does not require regulatory testing.
• Find a Holistic Dentist that will remove mercury filings properly.
• Mercury accumulates in the body and brain over time and a link to Alzheimer's Disease.
• Silver amalgam dental fillings are a #1 source of poisoning according to the World Health Organization
• Vaccines, especially those containing Thimerasol (flu shot) is a preservative contains almost 50% mercury) and methyl mercury is a thousand more toxic than elemental mercury going straight into the bloodstream
• Digestive issues stem from several factors; food allergies, food sensitivities, stress, GMO foods, side effects from medications, low T3 thyroid, estrogen, and other hormones, mineral, and vitamin deficiencies, low-level infections, mold, Lyme disease, physical/mental/social inactivity.

At least one in ten of us suffers from a mental health problem, despite the fact that there’s no shortage of antidepressants, tranquilizers, and antipsychotic medications out there, and increasing numbers of people are seeking psychotherapy. 

I want to focus on just one aspect of Mental Wellness that will have a profound shift in your perspective of the world and how to further find ways to cope to heal you and your world.

So where are we missing the boat?

The answer lies in our Nutrition, our Oral Health, our Organ Health, Endocrine Health, and Lymphatic Circulation.

Action Items:  Seek a Holistic Practitioner who can Guide you in Liver Detoxing, Nutrient and Dietary Restoration, Heavy Metal Chelating Therapy, Coconut Oil Therapy, Castor Oil Packs, Essential Oil Touch Point Therapy, and Reflexology Therapy.    

Coconut Therapy: start slowly to avoid nausea and loose stools that can occur with high intake: Take 1 teaspoon per day, gradually work up to 2 tablespoons per day over 1-2 weeks.

Benefits: turns to Ketones that benefit the brain, also - possible loss of pounds around the midsection, lowers inflammation, kills harmful organisms, increased HDL, seizure reduction, increase fat burning, protects skin, hair, and dental health.

Nutrients for the Mind
One of the biggest dis-service in the treatment of mental health issues is the fact that nutrition is frequently overlooked as a significant cause of those issues or worse yet, it is completely ignored!  Nutrition is so vital - garbage in garbage out.  This is just one facet of addressing our woes.

Every single function your brain performs—thinking, feeling, mental energy, and ability to focus and remember—happens across an intricate network of interconnected brain cells, each one of which depends on the right nutrients to work efficiently.

Poor eating leads to poor thinking and eating in search of nutrients.

You absolutely can change how you think and feel by changing what you put in your mouth.

Do you know that it is not healthy to have low cholesterol?  That your brain is made of cholesterol? Did you know your Liver naturally makes Cholesterol that helps protect against damage to blood vessels as they transport nutrients to organs and the brain?

Here are the five essential types of food for your brain:

• Glucose
• Essential fats
• Phospholipids
• Amino acids
• Other nutrients (certain vitamins and minerals)

Here’s how each of those contributes to tip-top brain performance:

Glucose - your brain’s main fuel
Your brain consumes more glucose than any other organ in your body.
 
Any imbalance in your brain’s glucose supply can cause fatigue, irritability, dizziness, insomnia, excessive sweating, poor concentration and forgetfulness, depression, crying spells, and blurred vision.

Basically, the more carbohydrates you eat, the better your glucose supply and the better your brain works….but note that all carbohydrates are not created equal.

The best sources of glucose for your brain are complex carbohydrates like vegetables, whole grains, lentils, and beans.  Stay away from refined carbs like sugars and white bread.

Essential fats - where it’s at
Sixty percent of your brain is made up of fat, and these fats must constantly be replenished.

Deficiencies in essential fats have been linked to depression, dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, fatigue, memory problems, Alzheimer's, and schizophrenia. 

Plus optimal amounts of fats are essential if you want to maximize your intelligence!

Your brain and nervous system are dependent on a group of fats:

• Saturated and monounsaturated fat
• Cholesterol
• Omega-3 fat—especially EPA and DHA
• Omega-6 fat—especially GLA and AA

The first two types can be synthesized by your body, but the Omegas have to come from your diet.

Most of us have no trouble getting adequate Omega-6 fatty acids because our typical diets are full of sources.

Where we fall short most times is with Omega-3 EFA - especially the super important EPA and DHA.  The primary source of these fats is fresh fish, and that’s simply not something the average person eats on a daily basis.

And that’s why supplementing with fish oil, or cutting back on red meat and adding Chia Seed oil, Flax Seed oil can help ensure you have optimal levels of this crucial brain nutrient!

Phospholipids - Alzheimer’s protection & more Phospholipids serve several crucial functions in your brain and nervous system.  They help insulate your nerves, enhance your mood, produce neurotransmitters and protect against age-related mental decline and Alzheimer’s. 

Although your body can make phospholipids, getting them in your diet helps ensure you have enough.  Good sources of phospholipids include eggs, organ meats, fish, liver, soybeans, peanuts, and other nuts. *1

Amino acids - better than drugs!
Interestingly enough, amino acids (the building blocks of protein) work similar to psychiatric drugs—without the side effects!

They do this by influencing your neurotransmitters—your brain’s chemical messengers. 

Here are the main messengers:

Adrenaline, Noradrenaline, and Dopamine stimulate you and help you deal with stress.

GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) relaxes you and calms you down after stress.

Serotonin keeps you happy and lifts your mood.  90% of Serotonin is manufactured in a healthy Intestinal Tract.  Using a Grade A Probiotic is an excellent support to a healthy Intestinal Tract.

Acetylcholine keeps your brain sharp, improving memory and alertness.

Melatonin helps you sleep.  Good Sources for Melatonin; olive oil, wine, and even beer are rich sources of the hormone. Melatonin is also found in many common fruits and vegetables including tomatoes, grape skins, tart cherries, and walnuts.

Neurotransmitters are made from Amino Acids found in animal proteins; meat, eggs, and dairy…so your levels of amino acids affect your levels of crucial neurotransmitters.

For example, serotonin is made from the amino acid tryptophan.  Eating sources of tryptophan like turkey, milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, red meat, eggs, fish, poultry, sesame seeds, chickpeas, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, spirulina, bananas, and peanuts. can improve your mood…without the dangers and side effects of antidepressants!

GABA is made from Glutamine (found in grass-fed, wild-raised animal sources with no hormones or antibiotics; meat, milk, yogurt, cheese, and organically grown spinach, tomatoes, and cabbage) so having enough glutamine can help chill you out!  Many options in a bounty of unprocessed foods to avoid anti-anxiety drugs!

Seek a wide variety of protein sources from plant and animal proteins to ensure proper levels of neurotransmitters.

Grade A Refrigerated Probiotics can help support strong gut health and proper serotonin levels.  Sugar-loaded Yogurt is not adequate support.

Vital Nutrients
Here is a guide to other brain-balancing nutrients, what deficiency presents in symptoms, and what foods will provide nutrition and balance to what you need!
 

NUTRIENT - DEFICIENCY EFFECTS -  BEST SOURCES

     *Note the best resources are from whole unprocessed foods

Vitamin B1 - Poor concentration - Grains, Vegetables

Vitamin B3 - Depression; psychosis - Grains, Vegetables

Vitamin B5 - Poor memory - Grains, Vegetables

Vitamin B6 - poor memory; depression; irritability - Grains, Bananas

Folic Acid - anxiety; depression - Leafy Green Vegetables

Vitamin B12 - confusion; poor memory - Meat, Dairy, Eggs

Vitamin C - depression; psychosis - Citrus Fruits, Vegetables

Magnesium - irritability; insomnia; depression - Green Vegetables, Nuts, Seeds

Zinc - confusion; depression; poor concentration - Fish, Shellfish, Nuts, Seeds

My Apothecary has Specially blended Foot & Bath soaks, Teas, and Oils that are a great topical way to also help with these deficiencies.

Feed your Mind and Body what it needs!  To enjoy your golden years with a strong memory and sharp mind, it’s vital to make sure your brain is getting the nutrients it needs!

Stay away from processed and fast foods and properly nourish your body…and MIND.