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Page 10 Around Town Meet The Locals www.smokymountainsaroundtown.com Larry & Elaine Conger at Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant Brandon the best customer at Sugar Daddy’s Snack Shack Gage & Bell and Marissa & Maci at Delauders BBQ Stephan & Stephanie at Alamo Restaurant Mike Huffaker, Dennis Smith, John Hickman at Stoks Electric Amanda & Tyler at The Fox & Parrot Tavern Cades Cove Overnight Experience Continued from Page 8 Classic Hike Of The Smokies Join Friends of the Smokies for a special fundraiser to explore America’s mostvisited national park. Enjoy your choice of Classic Hikes of the Smokies, see spectacular Cades Cove, and experience the rich natural and cultural history of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Monday, June 11th -Afternoon hike to Abrams Falls (5 miles) -Social cocktail hour and meet and greet with National Park staff -Dinner at Miss Lily’s -Overnight lodging at the Talley Ho Inn Vitamin D Supplements — A Necessity for Most The bottom line is that most people in North A m e r i c a a n d E u r o p e n e e d t o t a k e supplemental vitamin D. When choosing one, however, be sure to buy from a reputable company you can trust. A study on 55 brands of vitamin D supplements found contents diverged wildly from what was stated on the label. ✓ Vitamin D | D is an essential brain vitamin; most of us are deficient Brands in the study contained between 9% and 146% of what was listed on the label! The only way to know for sure if you need vitamin D (or how much you need) is to have a blood test to check your 25-hydroxy level. You can see your doctor or purchase a vitamin D test online from a lab like True Health Labs. Vitamin B The Brain Vitamins Are “Complex” The last brain vitamin I’m going to talk about is not one vitamin. It’s a group of vitamins known as the B complex vitamins. B vitamins have been called the “happy vitamins” or “anti-stress vitamins.” They can improve energy levels and increase your tolerance to stress. ✓ Super Coenzyme B-Complex vitamins work together to support brain health The “B” in B complex doesn’t stand for brain, but perhaps it should! The B vitamins can ward off brain aging, banish depression, and can even help you live longer! Tuesday, June 12th -Breakfast -Guided Excursions: Option 1: Rich Mountain Loop (8.5 miles) Visit John Oliver Cabin, one of the oldest structures in the national park. Smokies author and hiking expert Danny Bernstein will lead this hike. Option 2: Gregory Bald (11.4 miles) Witness the vividly colorful azaleas and sweeping vistas of this grassy bald, w h i c h i s h o m e t o t h e o r i g i n a l Appalachian Trail. Steve Pierce, who has hiked all 900 miles of trails in the park, will lead the hike. Rates – $350 single/$500 couple Event price includes two guided hikes, lodging, cocktail hour, dinner and breakfast. Space is limited. Register online at Hike.Friendsofthesmokies.org. F o r q u e s t i o n s p l e a s e c o n t a c t Marielle@friendsofthesmokies.org, 828-452-0720 B Vitamins for Brain Chemicals An important role of B vitamins for brain heath is in the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. Imbalances of these important brain chemicals can wreak havoc with your state of mind. If you’re low in serotonin, you may suffer from anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem, negative thoughts, OCD, and SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Wi t h o u t a d e q u a t e G A B A ( g a m m a - aminobutyric acid), you may find yourself easily stressed, overstimulated and overwhelmed. Dopamine helps you get focused. Signs that you need more dopamine are low energy and motivation. You may rely on pick-me-ups like caffeine, sugar, chocolate, or other stimulants to get you through the day. Taking B vitamins can improve your neurotransmitter balance and mental wellbeing. The 3 B Vitamins That Prevent Mental Decline All the B complex vitamins are vital for your overall health. But three of them — B6, B12 and folic acid (B9) are critical for brain health. Studies have shown that these vitamins work together to prevent mental decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. ✓ Vitamin C-a potent factor in good brain health A recent Oxford University study found that taking B6, B12, and folic acid together reduced brain atrophy, improved brain function, and dramatically reduced brain shrinkage in the part of the brain most affected National Parks Best Views Biking Trails You can rent or bring your own bicycle and take a ride on the Smoky Mountains National Park biking trails with some of the best views. Biking is a different way to explore some of the great wildlife and nature the park has to offer. Here are three with the best views for biking: Cades Cove Loop - is the most popular biking area this side of the Smoky Mountains. If you aren’t familiar with the area, you may not know there are not trails designated for biking within the park because of steep terrain, vehicle traffic and other hazards. However, Cades Cove Loop is the one exception. During the months the area has its most visitors, May through September, the park closes the loop to automobile traffic on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings, so bikers and those traveling on foot can enjoy Cades Cove up close. The loop is an 11 mile one-way road that has plenty of history, wildlife and nature to show. You will get to see some of the area’s first major settlements, and you will also have the chance to see some native animals, such as the white-tailed deer, up close. Even though it is one of the most popular sights to see in the area, keep in mind the 11 mile loop is somewhat strenuous, and could take 2-4 hours to complete on a bicycle. Gatlinburg Trail - If you are interested in a much shorter trail that is more leisurely and takes less time Critical Health News - Essential Vitamins for a Healthy Brain in Alzheimer’s. These vitamins work by reducing levels of homocysteine, a toxic amino acid that’s a natural byproduct of digestion. High levels of this amino acid double your risk for developing Alzheimer’s. Below are brain scans from the control group (marked “placebo”) and the group that took B vitamins. The areas of brain atrophy are in yellow. You can see the placebo group shows much more brain atrophy than the group that took B vitamins. It was discovered that high levels of homocysteine doubled the risk for developing Alzheimer’s back in 2002. Yet frustratingly little has been done with this information since. That’s why it’s up to each of us to take care of our own brains. A Very Common Vitamin Deficiency — B12 If your memory is poor or you’re in a constant state of brain fog, you may have a vitamin B12 deficiency. This is a very prevalent vitamin deficiency in the US. Two high risk groups are seniors — who often have poor absorption — and vegetarians. Animal foods are the only dependable sources of vitamin B12 and over 90% of vegans are B12 deficient. ✓Vitamin B12 Supplements Vitamin B12 deficiency is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. It can lead to a wide spectrum of mental disorders including dementia, depression, and even schizophrenia. to complete, you will enjoy taking a bike ride down the Gatlinburg Trail. This trail is only 1.9 miles long, and is one-way. It is near to Sugarlands Visitor Center just outside of downtown Gatlinburg. As you travel down this trail, you will be biking alongside the Little Pigeon River, and you will also find remains of older foundations and chimneys from earlier settlements in the area. This Smoky Mountains National Park biking trail is a great place to view some of the wonderful history the area has to offer. Automobiles are not allowed on the Gatlinburg Trail, but the trail is open to walkers, joggers and pets. In fact, it’s one of only 2 pet friendly trails in the national park! Oconaluftee River Trail - Also prohibited for automobiles, but permits its use for walkers, joggers and pets. The main sight to see when traveling this trail is the Oconaluftee River, which is where the trail gets its name. You will have many opportunities to see the beauty of the river while biking on the trail. It is 1.5 miles long, one-way, from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and is mostly flat for easy travel. When riding on this path, you also have the chance to see some of the beautiful wildlife hidden within the Oconaluftee forest. This path is great for families with children, and those who are interested in a slow stroll through the park. Other than the Gatlinburg trail, this is the only other Smoky Mountains National Park biking trail that is pet friendly! It can ultimately cause brain atrophy and shrinkage, and that’s as detrimental as it sounds. If you suspect you are deficient, have your B12 level checked. If it’s low, vitamin B12 supplements can bring your levels back to normal quickly. The Best Food Sources of B Vitamins Folic acid can be found in green leafy vegetables, legumes, fruit, eggs and organ meats. Interestingly, some people absorb this better as a supplement than from food. Best food sources of vitamin B6 are fish, poultry, bananas, carrots, spinach, peas and potatoes. Vitamin B12 can be found in all animal products — meat, fish, eggs, and dairy. Some fermented soy products like miso and tempeh are purported to possibly contain B12. But these are no longer considered reliable sources of B12 due to processing methods. When You Should Supplement The B complex vitamins are known as the antistress vitamins. If you are under a lot of stress, taking B complex vitamins can replenish what stress has depleted. ✓Vitamin D - an essential brain vitamin; most of us are deficient If you are a senior or a vegetarian, or you have any doubt that you might have a vitamin B12 deficiency, a B12 supplement can readily address the problem. As with any supplement, not all B12 supplements are created equal. Smoky Mountains Around Town is Worldwide on the Internet • www.smokymountainsaroundtown.com
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