Brain Health

If you know someone with Alzheimer’s disease you will know how devastating it is to them and those who love them. To see someone who was able to function in society no longer be able to look after themselves and not remember those they love is very sad for all concerned.

Brain health is often overlooked as symptoms come on gradually and are often brushed aside with a joke about memory and growing old. Unlike our joints and muscles which give pain when they hurt our brain when it hurts or is inflamed it will affect our memory, mood or concentration. Early warning signs that your brain health is needing more attention include-

• Have you walked into another room at home or work and you can’t remember why?
• Do you forget people’s names — even those of friends?
• Do you miss appointments because you have forgotten them?
• Are you always looking for your keys because you forget where you have put them?
• Do you have difficulty concentrating and learning new things?
• Do you get confused easily?
• Are you always forgetting things?
• Do you have brain fog that means you can't concentrate on what you are doing?
• Do you have anxiety that stops you doing things you love?
• Do you have mood swings that affect your relationships
• Do you have difficulty planning your day or functions?
• Do you have difficulty reading books as you can't concentrate?
• Do you have difficulty concentrating and learning new things?
• Do you withdraw from others as you have trouble relating to them?
• Do you miss appointments even if you have a reminder?
• Do you feel your memory is not as sharp as it used to be?

Brain health is so important and even more so with the ageing process.
This topic is one of personal interest to me, and I am seeing many others who have families struggling with this issue too.

It seems common today to blame growing old on a lot of things, however, we can take an active roll in our brain health which has a flow onto other areas of our health and well being.

This topic is especially important for anyone who has a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or depression.

As part of natural medicine week, I am running a free workshop on boosting your memory And if you want to know more or go deeper there will be the opportunity to enrol in a 4 week program where we will look in depth at each of these topics.

The topics will be-

• Week 1 — Food and diet
• Week 2 — Nutritional supplement
• Week 3 — Stress
• Week 4 — Other

If you are struggling with your memory or have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease come along to the free talk, enrol in the 4-week course or book an appointment with me so we can talk about what you can do to keep your brain in good health. You can book your appointment online.
http://corechiropractic.net.au/index.php/book-online/

Boost your memory - Free Workshop (part of Natural Medicine Week)

• Are you always forgetting things?
• Do you walk into a room and can't remember why?
• Do you forget other's names — even friends?
• Do you miss appointments because you have forgotten them?
• Are you always looking for your keys because you have forgotten where you put them?
• Do you have difficulty concentrating and learning new things?
• Do you feel your memory is not as sharp as it used to be?
• Do you get confused easily?

Presenter: Caroline van der Mey

Date: Wednesday 22 May 2019

Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Price: Free, Limited to 12 attendees

Venue: Core Chiropractic, Unit 1/85 Old Perth Road, Bassendean

Limited numbers on this workshop so reserve your place now.

For more details and to book your place — caroline@healingsolutions.com.au, or phone Core Chiropractic direct on 9379 2112 (please leave a message on answer machine), or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/589776228192835/​

Boost your memory — 4-week course

• Week 1 — Food and diet
• Week 2 — Nutritional supplement
• Week 3 — Stress
• Week 4 — Other

Gratitude Journal

Our first wealth is health?

Stress Reduction Tip - Walking

Question of the month — Why do we get Leaky Gut?

• Nutrient deficiencies especially zinc and Magnesium
• Lack of stomach acid which means we don’t break down our foods especially our proteins
• Food intolerances as they create inflammation throughout the digestive system
• Parasites as they burrow holes and create inflammation through our digestive system.
• Toxins, especially mercury, aluminium and other heavy metals, BPA from plastics, food additives and food colourings
• Drugs which include alcohol especially binge drinking, anti-inflammatory medication, portico-steroid medication, antibiotics, chemotherapy, reflux medication.
• Pesticide exposure, most pesticides work through making holes in the gut wall of the insects, and this then transfers to us if we consume foods with pesticide residue.
• Poor diet and high sugar diets
• Coeliac disease
• Eating foods that contain gluten. When you eat a food that contains gluten it produces zonulin which creates gaps in the tight junctions in our intestines.
• Lack of sleep
• Stress
• Viral infections including herpes, Ross River, Lyme and Epstein Barr
• Poor gut flora and lack of good digestive bacteria.
• Eating disorders and obesity.
• Constipation through the stress it places on the digestive wall.

Essence of the month - Star of Bethlehem

• You feel spaced out and have difficulty concentrating.
• You have never been well since that event — that can be energy wise, emotionally, or physically.
• You have flashbacks to the event or you have no recall at all about what happened.
• You feel numb and have difficulty expressing your feelings
• You are tired all the time and want to sleep or you can have difficulty sleeping
• You are finding it difficult to relate to others
• You are not socialising like you normally would
• You are really jumpy like you are on high alert
• You find it hard to think clearly, to make decisions and to concentrate.
• You have lost your appetite or you just keep eating and never feel full
• You turn to alcohol or drugs to help you cope.
• You eat healthily and exercise and/or weight goes up.
• You don’t feel well, yet any test you have says you are ok.

Essence Blend - Nurture and Soothe

"Nurture and Soothe" is an essence blend is a blend created to help heal and soothe our nervous system. In today’s rush and scurry world we often feel overwhelmed, scattered, jumpy and lost.Nurture and Soothe includes:

• Elm for overwhelm
• Mariposa lily for nurture
• Clematis for feeling lost
• Walnut for helping us feel safe
• Star of Bethlehem for soothing our nervous system
• In Rose quartz water to help us love and accept ourselves as we are.

Also available as a spritzer with Rose Quartz water and a special blend of essential oils.

If you would like either a dosage bottle or a spritzer bottle of "Nurture and Soothe" please email me caroline@healingsolutions.com.au

Essence blends are $15 each and spritzers are $20, postage is extra.

Flower essences are amazing as they help us address emotional issues that take the zest and joy out of our lives.

Are you interested in learning more about Flower Essences? Would you like to attend in person or do it online? Let me know by sending me an email.

Boost your Immune System

Do you get drained by others? Empath Thriving Guide (Workshop)

• Do you get drained by others?
• Do you walk into a room and feel the energy?
• Do you catch up with friends and leave feeling drained out and exhausted and they are buzzing with energy?

• What is an Empath?
• Empath Quiz
• Empath Signs and Traits
• Types of Empaths
• Empath struggles
• Why?
• What can you do?