Brain Health

This information is not intended to replace appropriate medical advice. Please check product labels for contraindications or check with your pharmacist for drug interactions. These suggestions are based on over 40 years of customer experience at Jo Anne's Place.

As you gradually make changes you can bring about positive changes in your overall well-being.  Good health by design, not by accident 😊

A Balanced Diet

• Drink 7-10 glasses of filtered or spring water.  Avoid chlorinated water.
• Consume a diet that is 75-80% alkaline forming. Most important.
• Go organic. Pesticides are linked to both dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
• Make antioxidant rich fruits, vegetables, raw seeds and nuts, beans, legumes, and whole grains the mainstays of your diet.  Avoid wheat unless it’s sprouted.
• Beets and beet juice can decrease the accumulation of amyloid plaque.
• Consume fermented foods on a regular basis to maintain a healthy pH.
• Replace salt with Herbamare for all the flavour but less than 1/3 the sodium.
• Eliminate artificial sweeteners, refined sugar, processed food, and trans-fats.
• Eliminate alcohol or drinks sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. Keep animal products to a minimum. Neurologist David Perlmutter makes a strong connection to elevated uric acid levels and the development of Alzheimer’s.
• Have complete protein no later than lunch for better assimilation of amino acids.
• Cook gently.  High heat generates acrylamides & advanced glycation end products.

Supplements 

• Bio-Strath – studies at hospitals in Germany confirm that Bio-Strath improves assimilation of nutrients and cognitive function.  An Oxford study found that B12, B6, and folate, naturally occurring in Bio-Strath, increase brain function, reduce brain atrophy, and dramatically reduce brain shrinkage.
• Vitamin C – 500 – 1,000 mg daily – an antioxidant that protects the brain.
• Omega 3 fatty acid – helps reduce amyloid plaque, necessary for cognitive function.
• Vitamin D – 8,000 IU for one month then reduce to the upper limit of 4,000 IU – steroid precursor, anti-inflammatory.
• Magnesium - improves multiple aspects of memory and learning. 
• Probiotics – intermittent use- there is a connection between gut and brain health.

Special Care - for short term or intermittent use

• Astaxanthin – 8-12 mg daily - a powerful antioxidant that protects the brain from oxidative stress.  Astaxanthin can repair damaged cells and improve brain function.
• If you have a history of head injury or concussion, take serrapeptase once a day on an empty stomach for 3-6 months to eliminate possible excess scar tissue.
• Holy Basil tea improves mental clarity, reduces cortisol, strengthens digestion.

Lifestyle

• Get lots of fresh air and exercise outdoors. Nature provides elements that support our health and well-being. Breathe deeply, exhale completely.
• See the 4-Minute Workout by Dr Zack Bush online. It increases nitric oxide production and improves circulation.
• Cultivate new interests. The cure for boredom is curiosity – and for curiosity there is no cure 😊
• Radiation emitted from cellphones may cause damage to the thyroid and brain. There is a connection between Alzheimer’s and thyroid health.
• Avoid aluminum: cookware, foil, and canned goods.
• Use all natural personal care, cleaning, and oral hygiene products.
• Frankincense has an immediate effect on the region of the brain responsible for mood and memory. Mix 3-4 drops of essential oil with a carrier such as coconut oil and apply to temples, neck and thyroid area of the throat 2X daily.

Keep a journal and track your progress for 3-6 months and assess.  Many people experience multiple health benefits following these suggestions.

Remember, you are meant to be happy and healthy!   

*Revised September 2024