August 2018

VOLUME 22, ISSUE 8 · AUGUST 2018
“The only way to have a friend is to be one.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
BUILD A BETTER BRAIN
by Sara J. Pluta
Brain health and its progressive
decline has until recently been pushed
to the bottom of our priority lists,
with cancer, cardiovascular disease
and diabetes taking the spotlight.
Unlike these other diseases, which
are often treated with medications
and specialized approaches, dementia,
Alzheimer’s disease, brain fog and
cognitive decline have been considered
untreatable with traditional
medicine, leaving those affected feeling
helpless.
Alzheimer’s disease is considered
the most feared disease after cancer,
according to an international survey
by the Alzheimer’s Association.
When the physical body is intact,
but the mental body is struggling,
the frustrations can weigh heavily on
both the patient and his/her family
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members. A sense of self can be lost,
only adding to the feeling of despair
and powerlessness.
Mental decline is an epidemic. In fact,
today there are 47 million people living
with dementia globally, with that
number estimated to nearly double
over the next 15 years. Alzheimer’s is
estimated to affect 5.7 million Americans
of all ages in 2018 — 5.5 million
over the age of 65 and around 200,000
individuals under the age of 65.
Alzheimer’s Association Quick Facts
for 2018:
• One in 10 people age 65 and
older (10 percent) has Alzheimer’s
dementia
• Almost two-thirds of Americans
with Alzheimer’s are women
• Someone in the US develops
Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds
• Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading
cause of death in the US
• This year alone, the cost of
Alzheimer’s and dementia will
exceed 277 billion
The good news is that there are legitimate
treatments and protocols that
do make a difference. Perhaps the bad
news (if one is inclined to traditional
‘take a pill and call me in the morning’
mentality), is that the steps to preventing
and treating brain health,
dementia, and the progression to
Alzheimer’s require consistent commitments
to healthy eating, exercising
and living.
If you have passed the 40-year mark,
the pathways to dementia may
have already begun. Researchers
have uncovered that these markers
often start 30 years before the onset
of symptoms. However, there are
scientifically-backed steps anyone can
begin that will increase odds of preventing
or delaying mental decline.
Let’s start with something we all
do every day — EAT. Drs. Dean
and Ayesha Sherzai, co-directors of
the Brain Health and Alzheimer’s
Prevention Program at Loma Linda
University, concluded that 90% of
Alzheimer’s cases can be prevented
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with conscious shifts in diet and
lifestyle. 90% is HUGE!
Supportive dietary choices make an
enormous difference in the prevention
of the disease, but also how you
feel right now. Reducing sugar and
refined carbohydrates and adding in
quality proteins and healthy fats with
every meal prevents the blood sugar
rollercoaster. Low blood glucose
often results in brain fog. Over time,
the inflammatory response from
sugar and refined carbohydrates can
wreak havoc on brain health.
Gluten, a common food allergen,
can cause inflammation in the brain,
leading to brain fog and mental
decline. In fact, any food that elicits
an inflammatory response in the
body, either due to food sensitivities
or other factors, is definitely something
to avoid. For you, this may be
dairy, soy, eggs, corn, nuts, etc. Pay
attention to how you feel and consult
a qualified nutrition coach or professional
to help you unravel your diet.
While staying away from sugar,
refined carbohydrates, and reactionary
foods is paramount, it is
also crucial to make sure you are
getting enough high-quality oils
and fats like those found in olives,
avocados, coconut, nuts, seeds, egg
yolks, grass-fed meats, fatty fish like
salmon, sardines, and anchovies,
and grass-fed butter. Fats are some
of the most important nutrients
for brain health. A 2014 study
published in Neurology found that
having Omega-3 fatty acids circulating
in the body is linked to larger
brains. DHA, specifically, makes up
about 97% of the brain and 93%
of the retina of the eye. Having
adequate levels of DHA can protect
you from age-related mental
decline and drastically reduce the
risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Seniors with higher levels of DHA
are 47% less likely to develop
dementia and 39% less likely to
develop Alzheimer’s.
Eating foods high in choline, a
brain bolstering nutrient found
in dark greens, organ meats, and
egg yolks, can protect the nervous
system, boost cognitive output, and
help prevent degenerative diseases.
Go to your local butcher and ask for
organic, grass-fed liver, sauté it up
with pasture-raised eggs, butter, and
a pile of greens from your farmer’s
market, and your brain and belly
will be delighted!
Superfoods are popular right now,
and rightly so. These powerful foods
offer key minerals, vitamins, antioxidants,
flavonoids, polyphenols,
and other unique phytonutrients
that feed the brain. Some of the top
superfoods proven to have brainboosting
benefits that you may
have in your pantry right now are
turmeric, blueberries, greens, coffee,
tea, dark chocolate, rosemary oil,
egg yolks, red grapes, and walnuts.
When you begin incorporating
these foods into your diet, you will
not only help prevent later onset,
but benefit from the enhanced
brain-power now!
Nootropics, also known as smart
drugs, are cognitive enhancers,
improve brain function, memory,
creativity, motivation, and elevate
mood. People have been using
plants and herbs to enhance brain
power since the beginning of
recorded history. Gingko Biloba
was used as a brain tonic in ancient
Chinese Medicine; Ashwagandha
was commonly prescribed in India
to improve concentration and relieve
stress; and Lion’s Mane mushroom
and Bacopa Monnieri were used as
memory enhancers by ancient cultures
from areas around the globe.
Including one or several of these
in combination with B-vitamins,
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Back to school.
Back to essentials.

A New Friend for
Back-To-School
by Mark K. Kaylor
It’s white, grows on trees, has tendrils,
looks like a lion’s mane, and may be
your best friend for a healthy, peak
mental performance school year.
And… it’s a mushroom. Not usually
what you think of when it comes to
“back-to-school” help? What may
surprise you even more is that this
mushroom has been used for centuries
in traditional medicine.
What is this amazing mushroom?
It is Hericium erinaceus, aka Lion’s
Mane. This remarkable mushroom
offers multiple brain fortifying activities
along with a myriad collection
of holistic, whole body supporting
effects. So, please allow me to make
a case for why you should consider
adding Lion’s Mane to your back-toschool
regimen.
All About the Brain
Can Lion’s Mane help with memory
and learning? The answer, according
to the research, is YES! And the
benefits include overall brain health
and function too. Several studies have
demonstrated its ability to improve
memory, focus and concentration.
Other brain actions that Lion’s Mane
(LM) can help with include stimulating
Nerve Growth Factor, a compound
your body produces triggering brain
and nerve repair and growth, brain
protection and neuronal survival and
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outgrowth (the brain is all about connections).
It doesn’t stop there. LM
can also stimulate the creation of new
brain cells; and who couldn’t use a few
more brain cells. As far as how to use
LM, research suggests that it may be
best to start taking it a few weeks in
advance of going back to school.
Holistic Help
There are a number of other health
issues that become areas of concerns
that accompany going back to school,
including overall health, vitality and
energy, sleep, mood and digestive and
diet support. Let’s take these one by one:
1. Lion’s Mane has long been
utilized as a Qi tonic to enhance
one’s overall health and vitality.
Recent research that confirmed
this is a study that found the
polysaccharides from LM have
significant anti-fatigue activities.
2. Several studies have raised a
major concern over the health
consequences associated with
insufficient sleep. LM has been
found to improve overall sleep
quality.
3. Of crucial concern today is our
children’s mental and emotional
health. Numerous reports have
found that depression and anxiety
rates have risen significantly and
rapidly among our youth in the
last couple of decades. LM may
offer some help here as well.
Studies have found it to reduce
anxiety and irritability.
4. Back-to-school often brings with
it a less than optimal diet. LM is
said to improve overall digestive
function. Studies have found it to
regulate gut microbiota, restore
intestinal lining and help maintain
colon health. Other research
has found positive benefits using
LM with digestive ulcers.
5. As we lose control over what our
kids eat, sugar consumption will
rise. LM has a blood sugar lowering
effect and was found to have
an anti-obesity effect as well.
Lion’s Mane mushroom is a super
remedy for effectively and holistically
supporting and optimizing your child’s
health in the coming school year.
Author’s Bio:
Mark J. Kaylor
has been exploring
holistic health and
healing for close to
four decades and is
the founder and director of the not-forprofit
Radiant Health Project. Mark can
be contacted at his website:
www.RadiantHealthProject.com
or on facebook at
www.facebook.com/RadiantHealthProject.
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magnesium and vitamin D provides
essential brain nourishment.
Nutrition is fundamental, but don’t
forget to get adequate sleep, work
on stress-reduction, and move your
body regularly. The brain needs sleep
to work efficiently. Even one night
of poor sleep can make it hard to
concentrate or recall things. Imagine
what sleep deprivation does over time!
Stress is increasing rapidly in our
modern lives. When stress goes up, so
too do cortisol levels and, at the same
time, important brain chemicals plummet.
This can upset the brain balance
needed for optimal physiological and
cognitive function. Exercise helps to
reduce inflammation, promote cellular
health, decrease stress, and increase
mental and physical energy. Not only
that, it can help to lower the dreaded
cortisol spike and help restore brain
chemical balance. Walk, hike, do yoga,
join a gym, or play with your kids. Just
make sure you move!
Your brain is a complex organism
and so important for a positive life
experience. Supporting its 86 billion
neurons and nerve cells is no small
task. Encouraging peak brain health
takes some effort, but it is possible.
Focus on food first and be sure to get
enough sleep, practice stress reduction,
and participate in consistent
exercise. Your brain will not only
benefit today, but also help support
mental acuity into old age.
Author’s Bio:
A keen interest in food and
nutrition led Sara to pursue
a culinary degree in healthsupportive
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nutrition extensively, as she earned a BS, MS,
and completed coursework for her doctorate
in Holistic Nutrition. Sara has been in the
Natural Products Industry for over 15 years
where she enjoys empowering people through
education and enthusiasm. Sara is a passionate
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Recipe
OF THE MONTH
GERMAN PLUM CAKE
Prep Time: 10 minutes — Cook Time: 55 minutes — Makes: 1 cake
WET INGREDIENTS
1 cup full fat coconut milk
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup melted mild coconut oil
(or other mild tasting oil)
½ tsp bitter almond essence
½ cup + 2 tbsp caster sugar
INGREDIENTS:
9" round tin
DRY INGREDIENTS
1½ cup + 2 tbsp buckwheat flour
2 tbsp cornflour / corn starch
¾ cup finely ground almonds
(or almond meal)
1 tsp gluten-free certified baking soda
½ tsp gluten-free certified baking powder
OTHER INGREDIENTS
3-5 red plums, cut into 6 slices or halves
2 tsp icing sugar, to decorate (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Heat up the oven to 340° F (300° F fan forced). Grease the baking tin with a very small
amount of oil. Mix all the wet ingredients in a large bowl. Place a sieve over the bowl and
sift through all the dry ingredients, except for the ground almonds. If you are using wheat
flour, be careful not to overmix the batter as the cake will be tough.
Fold in the finely ground almonds. Again, if you used regular wheat flour, take care to fold
them in very gently or else the cake will be tough. Transfer the batter to a lightly greased
baking tin. If your tin doesn’t have a removable bottom, it may be a good idea to place two
long and wide strips of baking paper down first so that you can use them as handy tabs to
make cake removal easier.
Decorate with plum segments or plum halves if your plums are little. To prevent plums
from sinking to the bottom, dip the side of the plum that will rest directly on the batter in a
little bit of all purpose flour (or cornstarch for the GF version) first before arranging on top
of the cake. Bake for about 55-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is
nicely browned. Once cool, remove from the tin, sprinkle the top of the cake with a little bit
of icing sugar and perhaps a dusting of ground cinnamon too, if desired.
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