#like he takes the energy and cranks it up to a 1000

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I love the idea of Grian being kind of obsessive when it comes to those he loves. Like he will do anything and everything to please the person he loves. He would destroy the world for them if he could, maybe watcher!Grian would

He would kill in their their name, rain blood and chaos upon the world only if it meant to see his love smile. He would destroy and remake the world all for his lover's approval. Because they're everything to him. He's at their beck and call, he's their scary dog so to speak and they are his god, a pure and divine creature who deserves to be worshiped, to have the world in their hands.

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Can I do a Haz request where he’s comforting the reader?? It can literally be anything mainly fluff though, I’ve had a bad day and that would cheer me up. (No pressure though!!)

I’m so sorry you’ve had a bad day!! This took me a bit buT I cranked out 1000+ words of fluffy boyfriend Haz that will hopefully make your day a little bit better

Send in a blurb request or just talk haz in general???

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It’d been a long day. A long, long, long, day. You were itching to get just one second of peace.

You storm through the door of your shared apartment, debatably causing a scene from all of your pent-up frustration the day had brought upon you. Huffing, you drop your bags on the floor in typical dramatic fashion and head for the kitchen—in desperate need of something sweet.

You click the light on only to hear a faint pop. The room grows dark once more as the lightbulb burns out.

Of. Course.

“Are you kidding me!?” You flare your arms out, yelling up at no one in particular but yelling all the while.

You feel a pair of arms snake around your waist, pulling you in from behind. “Rough day, darling?”

Haz.

His name even sounds dreamy in your head.

You sigh and lean your head back against him, feeling that little bit of comfort you’ve needed all day.

“Wanna talk about it?” He hears a mumbled no in response and knows better than to press.

“Want me to take your mind off of it?”

You turn to face him, staring into his soft eyes with a defeated face of your own. A face that answers his question for him.

“Come on, let’s go for a drive.”

The cool air engulfs your body as you step back outside. A part of you happy to have something so drastic in contrast to the heat building under your skin that’s bringing you dangerously close to tears.

You are overwhelmed, exhausted, and every other word that your brain can’t come up with right now for “flat out done with life”.

You grumpily find your way to the passenger side and flop into the seat. Not making an effort to come across as any kind of graceful—earning an amused chuckle from your wonderful man.

“Finding my misery amusing, are we?” You fired, teasing with the slightest hint of a smile.

“Just your pouty lip, love,” he corrected. “You’re kind of cute when you’re mad y’know?”

He earns an eye roll but you appreciate it nonetheless, giving his hand a squeeze so he knows it too.

The ignition starts, and the stereo begins to play his “Feel Good” Spotify playlist. One that was always your favorite whenever you were in a funk.

You find yourself leaning against the car window, letting the cold radiate through your cheek to calm your anxious breathing. Your eyes flutter closed and before you know it, you’re drifting off to your favorite sound of Harrison humming along to the beat of the music.

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“Y/N…darling…we’re here…gotta open your eyes…”

A hand is gently shaking your shoulder, waking you up from a much-needed sleep. A fact that you were mildly displeased by for a moment before remembering the happenings around you.

“Where are we?” You question, sitting up slightly, voice filled with sleep.

He chooses to cheekily wiggle his eyebrows at you but stays silent as he gets out of the car. You hear some rummaging through the trunk and then he is all too quickly opening up your door and pushily convincing you to get out of the car.

You reluctantly agree, not sure if you have the energy for whatever crazy idea he was up to. You take in your surroundings, a little confused if you’re honest. Not having the faintest idea of where you are.

Harrison takes your hand in his and guides you over to a run-down brick wall that had evidently seen its share of English rain. He throws your designated car blanket down on the freshly cut grass that he’d pulled from the trunk and sits down, using the wall behind him as support. Haz looks up to you expectantly, patting the ground beside him. Giddy like a boy on Christmas morning, he was.

You take a seat, leaning closely into his chest to get comfy, and simply taking a minute to enjoy the breeze that’s wafting through your hair, the smell of wildflowers, and the faint sound of frogs croaking somewhere in the distance.

“This right here,” he starts. “This was my favorite place to go as a kid. My hiding spot. I always used to “run away” here whenever I was feeling overwhelmed, and needing to be somewhere no one could find me.”

You smile your first genuine smile of the day up at him. “Thank you for bringing me here. This was exactly the kind of thing I needed.” You meant it. He’s always one step ahead of you, knowing what you need before you even start to think about it.

“You know, the stars shine brighter in this exact spot than any other place around London?” He laughs, knowing full well that he was exaggerating.

You swat at his chest lightly, giggling at his flirtatious boasting.

“Certainly looks that way, though, doesn’t it?”

You gaze up at the night sky that’s littered with brightly shining stars, seeing the constellations and the depth of the sky in pristine detail. You have to agree.

“I’ve never wanted to bring anyone else here before.” His voice stutters a little, unsure of the words spilling from his mouth. “S’was always my safe spot, but I feel safer with you than I ever have been, being here on my own.”

This??? This was YOUR man???

UGH

You feel your heart flood with more love than you thought it could hold. Every time you think you love him as much as any one person can love another, he does something like this. Proving that love is really infinite when it’s the right person.

“God damn it, Haz. You really give me the world, you know that?” Your lips find his, smiling into the kiss. Not possibly being able to be close enough to him at this very moment. You pull back, halfheartedly, leaving both of you with a dopey grin on your faces.

“And if I could reach the stars,” he adds. “I’d give them all to you, too.”

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Motor Vehicle to Grid - How Electric Vehicles Interact With a Smart Power Electricity Network and also History

What perform I require to take into consideration just before choosing to attach my auto to the network?

Firstly, you must possess an electric vehicle which may be asked for through a basic electrical energy store.

The 2nd point you will certainly desire to perform is actually calculating some standard steering routines - i.e., if you steer just about your whole automobile array to support every time and also operate, at that point, there is actually improbable to become a lot of electricity left behind over to exchange in between your electric battery as well as the network, that makes putting together V2G a little bit of repetitive

Having determined that V2G connection is actually possible as well as feasible, you will definitely require to check out the ideal items on the marketplace to assist you in accomplishing this. SUCH AS which inverter should be actually made use of as well as which electric energy exchanging agreement will match your necessities the greatest?

If you choose immediately that V2G is actually bad for you, exactly how can you leave a typically even more costly deal?

When these standard products have actually been ticked off the listing, it is actually an opportunity to telephone your electrical and begin the procedure of obtaining V2G. After that, you may acquire an ideal inverter that permits you to supply back right into the framework (this is going to be actually identical or even similar to the sort of inverters utilized on photovoltaic PV framework hooked up electrical power items). Naturally, you will certainly need to choose what sized inverter to select.

A 5kW inverter might set you back $1000 as well as a 2kW inverter might set you back $600. You possess to be actually certain that you may recuperate the $400 over being actually capable of offering a much higher price of power in peak opportunities. Some easy mathematics will definitely aid you to exercise the optimum service; however, merely understand the numerous repay for each and every choice.

Electric Vehicle History

Electric vehicles have actually been around for several years, despite the fact that the public presumes that electrically powered vehicles are actually a current innovation. This is actually due to the fact that just in the last few years, this kind of vehicles has actually come to be much more commonly understood as a result of being actually thought about as feasible choices to vehicles powered through ignition motors in an attempt to minimize discharges that add to Global warming.

An electrically powered tiny range style auto developed in 1828 in Hungary is actually taken into consideration through lots of as being actually the very first created electric automobile. Others look at an electric-powered carriage designed in the 1830's in Scotland through Robert Anderson as the initial power-powered lorry. Yet another little range of electric cars and trucks was actually made through Professor Stratingh and developed through Christopher Becker, his associate, in Holland in 1835. Thomas Davenport additionally developed a little electric automobile in 1835. He likewise developed the very first DC electric motor constructed in the United States.

Electric battery modern technology was certainly not accelerated good enough to validate additional advancement of these vehicles' style back at that point. It was actually certainly not till the overdue 1890's that the initial correct guest electric auto was actually constructed through William Morrison in the United States. In the years 1899 and 1900, even more, electric vehicles were actually offered than various other styles of vehicles like fuel and vapor powered vehicles in the United States.

In the 1900's electric-powered vehicles possessed several benefits as matched up to their competitions. They failed to possess the odor, resonance, along with sound as performed by the fuel vehicles. Transforming gear wheels on gas vehicles was actually the very most intricate component of steering, while power cars performed certainly did not call for gearwheel improvements. Steam-powered autos, in addition, possessed no cogwheel switching, yet they dealt with lengthy start-up opportunities of approximately forty-five mins on cool mornings.

Vapor vehicles possessed much less array prior to demanding water than an electric car's array on a solitary fee. The most effective roadways of the time frame resided in the city, restraining very most take a trip to neighborhood driving to work, which was actually effectively ideal for electric vehicles, given that their array was actually confined. The electric cars and truck was actually the popular choice of lots of given that it performed certainly not demand to by hand switch the palm crank to begin the motor as the gas vehicles required and also there was actually no fumbling along with an equipment shifter to modify types of equipment.

During The Course Of World War I, the price of fuel rose to bring about the level of popularity of electric vehicles. This result in the progression of Detroit Electric which began manufacturing in 1907. The auto's assortment in between electric battery charging concerned 130km (80 kilometers). The assortment relied on specifically what form of electric battery possessed the car. The traditional Detroit Electric was really powered through a chargeable lead-acid electric battery, which performed unbelievably effectively in winter.

The level of popularity of the electric automobile promptly arrived at a conclusion. Along with far better streets being actually developed, certainly not just within urban areas, yet likewise attaching all of them, the demand for longer variation vehicles expanded. This created the electric auto, a not practical method of transit. The recently uncovered oil in Texas in the United States, which carried the cost of fuel down substantially, along with the electric starter development in 1912 that removed the necessity for a palm crank, helped make the gas automobile the automobile of option. As Well As along with Henry Ford creating all of them incredibly budget-friendly to the public through standardizing all of them, the electric car's destiny was actually sealed off for several years.

It had not been till the 1990's that electric vehicles began resurfacing. Along with the Global warming problem, the inflated rates of imported petroleum as well as regulation for smogginess decline in urban areas, electric vehicles certainly not merely resurfaced; however, this moment is actually listed here to remain. Among the principal explanations about the re-birth of the electric auto is the innovation in electric battery modern technology. The lithium-ion electric battery packs and the nickel metallic crossbreed electric battery packs are actually a lot lighter than previous electric batteries and may support sufficient credit electrical power an auto for 100's of Miles at broadband in between fees producing electric vehicles efficiently and also effective.

Others look at an electric-powered carriage created in the 1830's in Scotland through Robert Anderson as the very first electric-powered car. In the years 1899 and 1900, additional electric vehicles were actually marketed than various other kinds of vehicles like gas and vapor powered vehicles in the United States.

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Vapor vehicles possessed much less variation prior to needing water than an electric automobile's variation on a solitary cost. The freshly found out oil in the condition of Texas in the United States, which delivered the cost of fuel down notably, along with the electric starter development in 1912 which dealt with the requirement for a palm crank, created the gas automobile the automobile of option. The lithium-ion electric battery packs and the nickel steel combination electric battery packs are actually a lot lighter than previous electric batteries and may support sufficient fee to electrical power an auto for 100's of Miles at higher rates in between fees creating power vehicles sensible and also reliable.

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Buick Ignition Repair & Key Replacement El Monte CA

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Buick replacement keys in El Monte CA

If you misplaced or broken your Buick keys, you have several options to procure a brand new set of Buick key replacement:

Driving to the El Monte CA regional dealer-ship is some times most likely a modest or immediate option to forge a fresh key by the VIN number, but in some scenes (for example General-Motors) the dealership need you to get a bona fide vehicle title or registration with an equal street address on your photo ID. In some other events, the dealer-ship do not have access to elderly key codes by the VIN (for example Lincoln, Mercury and Ford), the dealer-ship can cut and program replacement keys merely for patterns from the last 10 years.

Sitting on top of the bureaucracy above, in varied circumstances, your vehicle is locked on the expressway in the countryside, with a broken key in the ignition or locked with the key in the truck and to choose the dealer-ship will enclose about extra hundred dollars for the towing truck service.

About Buick key lock platform

Buick is an American multi-country car maker with an head quarter in Detroit, Michigan, the United States Constructed in 1903 by constructing mainstream cars.

Buick began utilizing transponder chip keys in 1997. Some outmoded models keys could be easily duplicated using control panel procedure, yet with majority of current cars the code is inscribed and an exclusive diagnostic hardware is a must.

Advanced cars (since 2007) employs the Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS) as smart key and push-to-start electronic ignition structure.

Ignition cylinder repair

The Buick ignition lock is a system that employ a exclusive key to activate the electronic units and allow your engine to start and because of heavy use, the ignition lock strip, shift and tumblers bear out with time. Syndromes of a wearisome ignition could be key got caught in the crack-hole and dont turn, ignition key is hard to turn in the ignition or broken ignition key.

Due to the reason that ignition replacement service can easily cost as much as $1000 for several car models when repaired by the dealer as opposed to a vehicle locksmith who is capable of repairing or replacing the ignition internal units for half of this price and moreover eliminate the towing service.

When you have to jiggle your keys to get your ignition switch to turn or have prblems turning your ignition switch the smartest alternative will be to call a car locksmith well rounded to arrive to your location to repair or outplace your ignition replacement on-the-spot. El Monte Key Replacement agents have years of experience ignition replacement replacement, will come down to you with relevant Buick lock crackerjack tools and diagnostic equipment to get the job done 24-7-365.

Transponder chip key construct

20 years ago automakers world wide replaced approximately all of their vehicle lock and key structures to electrical vehicle anti theft system, passive anti theft system or transponder keys containing a tiny chip concealed inside the key blade or banner likewise vehicle computer.

The main idea of using transponder chipped keys is to acquire anti theft system where the car contain car computer system and the key contain a small size chip commonly hidden into it's plastic bill.

The moment the owner enter the key into the ignition keyhole, digital message is transmitted to the ECM. If the car main computer will not identify the signal, the vehicle engine would not crank. Transponder chipped keys implies that cutting the key to fit the ignition switch will not be enough if you want to start the car, as the key accommodate a chip that must be programmatically sync to the vehicle ECM.

Buick keyless device

Smart-keys are a top choice in car user comfort and convenience, you are adept to unlock and lock your car door likewise igniting the car engine – without even holding the key. You just need to have it on yourself, whether in your purse or pocket.

Every time the car user walk by their car, they are detected by a paired RF chip inside the keyless device. The car door open and unlock when the car user yanks the lock handle. The car engine kindles pressing a push-buttons on the dash-board console. The push-buttons is taking the place of the mechanical key by opening the current on the car fuel injection.

Locking the car when exiting is just as straightforward. The car user merely pushes a button on the door lock handle – some smart-keys even lock when ever the car user walks out of reach.

Copy vs lost car keys

Newer Buick keys and locks instrumentation accommodate car  and chipped key and though transponder keys supplied in an array of key-fob, flip key, laser cut and keyless device keys, the prime idea around this technology is that the transponder deliver a signal to the receiver in the car. If the receiver does not detect a compatible programmed key, the fuel injection will locked and the car will not turn over.

Some outmoded models keys could be easily copied using dash board procedure, yet generally to copy an extra key, the transponder in the key should be programmed by a suitable programming machine owned by a locksmith or the dealer.

If the key is lost or stolen, the vehicle computer should be re programmed to accept the new key and deny the old one. This process serves as a safety measurement ensuring the disabling of the misplaced or stolen key. This key recovery, system available solely to a licensed locksmith or the Buick dealership, which actually means that you’ll must call a vehicle lock smith or tow your motor vehicle to the dealer.

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Motor vehicle locks alterating

Did you lost all the keys to your car?, got one of your Buick keys purloined? or procured a fresh Buick ignition and prescribe to recoup an decrepit one?, want to confirm that no one else earn the efficiency to kindle your car? Good News! You are in the right web page, considering adjusting of car locks is one of El Monte Key Replacement essential idiosyncrasy. Our pros can adapt the internal pins in your ignition or door lock, so it would implement the fresh key and decline the outmoded one. Take up the telephone and call our call centre to get your car lock re-keyed by a practical keysmith swiftly

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A Totally Biased Review Of Superstition

Oops...I had planned on writing a review for this one a couple weeks after its release, like I did with HAS; though its not like I'm getting paid to write a review. Anyways, there was a drama shitstorm involving a good friend of mine, she is not a fan of TBM, and I've been too busy almost dying to write a review. Now I find myself desiring to once again extol the virtues of The Birthday Massacre. (To anyone who read my last review, [http://zire-7.tumblr.com/post/33486561723/a-totally-biased-review-of-hide-and-seek] yes I was just as emotionally destroy and gutted with Superstition as I was with HAS

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I..LOVE. IT. Even after 3 years of listening, I still find myself listening to Superstition. Its definitely got hooks, both lyrical and instrumental, as well as a new magical fairy tail esque world that is brought to life. Or, perhaps its a deserted island in the same world that N&N, Violet, WWS, PAN, and HAS, belong too.  

Without further ado, the songs....

Divide

The opening is deceptive of the song's imagery, the song is haunting and uplifting at the same time. Like finding yourself stranded on an island but with a loaded flare gun. Except there's one flare and no one around to see it. Chibi's voice is enchanting, when isn't it, but this time its like the call of a Siren.

On the bridge (I think its the bridge? I don't know.) there is growling as we've heard in Blue and Down. And I do believe either Rainbow or Falcore are singing backing vocals, it could be Nate, it brings a little something extra to the song. The synths, drums, guitar, and bass are softer throughout the verses, building to a crescendo for the chorus before getting softer again.  Of course there's the wicked awesome guitar solo and instrumental interlude.  Two words, Bass drop.

Favorite lyrics: In the night, we dance with our devils and dine with the snakes. The dead will stare in joy and despair – rising up, away from the earth, and into the clouds.

Rating: 1000. It is an excellent opening song that sets the stage for an even more excellent album.

Diaries

The synths are strong with this one, but it does amazing things for the chorus and with clear vocals...this song was and is a fast favorite. The drums in combination with the synths  makes your body move to the music; you'll find yourself singing along too. (I've certainly caught myself nodding my head many, many times when it comes on.) I'm not sure what a song needs to have, to be classified as an 'Anthem' but it is one. The bridge is amazing. The instruments are a kick to the face and the vocals trap you in a desolate frame of mind.

Favorite Lyrics: We were strangers when I believed I could wake up from this dream. As life goes on, I know that time will tear us apart and take you away. And when your gone, I'll wake up with a hand on my heart and a foot in my grave.

Rating: 2000. Its catchy, the lyrics will get stuck in your head, and its bleeds beautifully into the next song. It wouldn't be a TBM album without a few songs that bleed into each other.

Superstition

Okay, so this is one of those songs that you will listen to until your ears bleed and not even that will stop you from listening. I'm not kidding, its got the synths, very strong drums, guitars, powerful vocals, backing vocals by Rainbow(always great), it is very much a 'burn the witch at the stake' anthem of pure and utter BAMF-ness.

It will transport you to the mid 19th century (1800s, cause you know, the 20th century is the 1900s. I know its weird) during the Salem witch trials, only the witches are taking names and kicking people in the face. It is in my top five favorite songs from TBM. With each chorus the music gets more intense and keeps on going. The instrumental version of this song is just as enchanting as the version with vocals...I could go on forever about this song's 'ka-pow' and 'BAMF-ness'.

Favorite Lyrics: He stops me when I'm starting to pray. He says. “Intuition is awakening suspicion.” He says, “My tradition is the art of superstition.”  I wake up in the light of a fire, eyes burning like the ashes in submission to the heat of desire. He tells me not to preach to the choir.

Rating: 300000. A. Totally. Biased. Review. Of. Superstition. I can do what I want...but in all seriousness, its a fantastic song. Also the 'jam session'  music video for it, is amazing!

Destroyer

Its not exactly a bleed in from the other song but at the end of the previous one, it goes quiet and then bass. An excellent opening to this destroyer of eardrums (:D, see what I did there.). This song will break your eardrums if you crank it to max volume and if you don't, you won't get the impact. Ugh...the synths are so on point(This band definitely knows how to Synth or be techno...whatever).

On the vocal front, they open with a louder growling whisper; image the whispering of the Happy Birthday verses' and a dash of the harsh growling in Down. Though, Chibi mixes both hard and soft tones throughout to devastating effect. The masterful accompaniment of the drums, synths, bass and guitar enhances it even more.

Favorite Lyrics: Making wishes for me. Causing calamity. The only solution, abandons me. This a tragedy. I meet with it gratefully. Its my execution, and you're joining me.

Rating: 4000. It adds another layer to Superstition's story of a witch hunt. (In my opinion)

Surrender

I'm going to level with you, I hate the opening of this song so, so, so much. I just, the heavy panting breaths, in combination with the warble-y synths is off putting. It makes me not want to listen further.  However, the the first verse is a work of art and is reminiscent of Midnight's 'kick to your eardrums' vocals. Its great.  In fact, the verses are masterful and beautiful, the rest of the song has its good things and things I didn't like(I'm sure there are other TBM fans that liked them.).  

Good things: haunting lyrics, an even more haunting melody during the verses, and its enchanting imagery.  Things I didn't like: the weird breathy tone for some refrains, as well as those at the beginning and ending of the song, and the weird warble-y synths. (Usually I like how well TBM uses synths but not in this song.)

Favorite Lyrics: Tonight they're calling out your name. A light across the river. They're coming for you. Let me in and I'll explain. So dark outside here, I'm afraid I'll disappear. I know you're in there. I sense your fear.

Rating: 500. Unless I'm in the mood to listen to this song, I will skip it.

Oceania

The. Synths. Are. So. On. Point. They mesh so well with the vocals (also so on point) that make this song catchy AF. I lied, Diaries has got nothing on this song. You'll will sing along and you will dance to the beat. It has energy and its energy will give you energy.  The lyrics weave a tale of a shipwreck in the Bermuda triangle and three kids wash up on an island with memory loss. Their memories create ghosts that drive the kids crazy. It also could be where they album art work comes from. This song's hooks are definitely Chibi's voice, I have no words.

Favorite Lyrics:  A slight of hand to make us blind. Our past life shared, we left behind. When tomorrow comes, there'll be no end in sight. Home is something I'll never know. It's where I wanted to go. Cause in the world below, I was always alone.

Rating: 6000. This will transport you to another world.

Rain

Ugh this song is too perfect for words. The instrumental sections of this song are exceptional and make up for the slim vocal presence. The vocals that are in it, are mind blowing and cast a spell over you.  Or its the Fae queen being described that does it...oh yeah we're all enthralled by a Fae queen. (I regret nothing!). There is an instrumental version of the song that is kick ass too.

Favorite Lyrics: Praise the truth come to light. The valley of night she gives to me, from her empty heart. By silence and shame, the poison and pain flows over me.

Rating: 7000. Repeat for days.

Beyond

Same thing with Surrender, I don't like the opening. When the music hits my ears, my soul screams: SKIP.  I love the powerful delivery of the bridge's lines though...so much yes. The verses are good too, but not as good as that bridge. The vocals on the bridge and the verses, and the drums are the only things I like about it.

Favorite Lyrics: Out into the dark I stared, out there, at the edge of the world. I made a promise to never grow up and forget all the days here, when I was so young.

Rating: 800. I'll listen to if I'm in the mood, but it gets the boot like Surrender when it comes on more often than not.

The Other Side

We have another bleeder, Beyond fades into a howling wind that devolves quickly into organs(like a giant piano, not the parts...though a very legit and fair assumption considering its TBM.) Was/is anyone else reminded of Phantom of the Opera during the opening of this song? Cause there's where my mind instantly went. Everything in this song is powerful, the lyrics, the synths, the instrumental interludes, and just everything!

Without an instant favorite. I also get a very nord/viking vibe from this song. It reminds me of a winter-y wasteland and the Night King from Game of Thrones. I would happily listen to this song until my ears bleed.

Favorite Lyrics: Let me show you the way through the water. You don't have to explain yourself. Turn your face to the stars. I see you smiling. In summer I drowned you. In winter I found you.

Rating: 9000000 (Over 9000). I must have listened to it at least this many times already.

Trinity

The transition into this very alluring melody from the intensity of The Other Side is very unexpected but welcome. Though I don't like the high 'trumpet-y' synths in the middle. Other than that its a good instrumental track from TBM to close this album.

Rating: 1000. It gets more listens then the other two songs and isn't skipped as often.

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All the awards!

Why you should listen to it, why you should go listen to it for the millionth time, and why its still has such a strong pull over me even after three years.

I am unable to escape from Superstition's magnetic pull. Every time I've listened to it, I fall in love with it all over again. Its full of mesmerizing lyrics, angelic and demonic vocals, kick ass drums, bass, synths, guitar, and soul; you name it, its got it. (Could just be my fan-ness talking...) There are things I dislike about it, but those things don't impact my desire to hear it. I still have 'Superstition' days. You know those days, the days where nothing is going right and your stressed AF. On those days you come home, change out of your monkey suit, and blast your favorite record. That record makes everything better.

Superstition is my second favorite album from TBM. (Violet will always be my #1. Not only did it introduce me to TBM, it has my favorite song on it.) I hope anyone who is new to TBM or is interested because of this review,  will give this gem a shot. I certainly have no regrets from spending months on end listening to it.

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Right here calming voice and chill disposition will appeal you earlier than you even hit the mat. That is not simply my opinion —  she’s amassed greater than Four million subscribers. Along with her superior character, Adriene’s channel consists of yoga movies for, properly, absolutely anything. You will discover yoga sequences for enjoyable, serving to sciatica ache, burning fats, easing anxiousness and melancholy and curing a hangover. There are even courses for horse riders and sofa potatoes. HASfit If getting robust and lean is in your to-do listing, then you definitely’ll discover the HASfit (Coronary heart And Soul match) channel tremendous helpful. It consists of energy coaching exercises — with or with out dumbbells — together with low- and high-impact train routines.  The large selection on this channel is tough to beat. They’ve over 1,000 free exercise routines, plus full 30- to 90-day health applications that embody meal planning, exercises, suggestions and extra. FitnessBlender FitnessBlender is a husband and spouse run channel that makes a speciality of workouts for busy folks. Daniel and Kelli have put collectively over 500 exercises, and most of them are designed to be fast. You will discover exercises for simply the period of time you may have out there, from 5 to 45 minutes. In case you’re a canine lover, do not miss this channel’s puppy workout. You will discover ways to do pet squats, pet deadlifts, pet curls and extra. All you want is a pet.  NateBowerFitness Boxing is an a implausible solution to break a sweat whereas releasing pent-up stress. Nate Bower, an authorized boxing teacher and aggressive athlete, exhibits you the right way to get began with boxing on his health channel, NateBowerFitness. Then he exhibits you the right way to crank up the depth in 20-minute movies. Most YouTube channels solely have boxing movies for routines you are able to do on the gymnasium. What I actually like about this channel is that there are residence exercises. You simply want an open area and possibly a good friend with some pads. Leslie Sansone’s Stroll at Residence Strolling is a low-impact train that just about anybody can do. In case you’re caught inside, the Leslie Sansone’s Walk at Home channel is an effective place to get a strolling exercise with no treadmill. I extremely suggest making an attempt the channel’s walk party. It is enjoyable, upbeat and I wager you will even smile a few occasions whilst you burn energy. Roberta’s Fitness center Consider Roberta’s Gym because the Alexa of exercising. This animated coach does not actually have a character, however her on-screen timers and rep counters assist you preserve observe of what you are doing higher than any humanoid. This channel additionally has each day exercises and challenges, just like the 30 Day Weight Loss Challenge. 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metal slug attack 3.9.0 is a Metal Slug Collection 20th Anniversary Official Title” for Android and iOS, courtesy of SNK Playmore for cell devices. In every stage, you either face different enemies like your self or huge bosses that may make devastating assaults in your base. Join this community and the world of metallic slug protection and Assault. Presently, the best unit remains to be arguably the Jupiter King, a excessive-value, long-vary support unit that offers a huge chunk of injury to all enemies in a wide space in one burst.

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It is extra of the identical within the old arenas with leveled-up enemies, however some missions can surprise the player with an out-of-place boss reminiscent of Allen. After reaching degree three, payer will get other sport modes. metal slug attack for Android has some sport modes.

Attack's Extra Ops missions are inclined to have their very own mini-plots, though typically (that's most of version 2.0's) it is nothing more than: Here's the boss, here's the pre-acquisition unit, boss is defeated, Mission Full. The unique title screen in Metallic Slug Attack has changed with the character illustrations of Yoshino, Dragunov, a Martian, Marco, Common Morden, Abigail, and the Professor to mark the anniversary of the collection.

As you understand, this sport provides more variations for players to consolidate attack, building, and defending. The Reload Assist in Assault robotically reduces all models' cooldown to zero, allowing them to perform their particular attacks immediately. The Recovery Help refills all models HP and their manufacturing reload robotically goes to zero.

METAL SLUG ATTACK Action Review

In Attack, certain air models will apply a suicide attack as soon as they have been destroyed. Good luck and be sure to have higher items as a result of this man has chunks of HP and his attacks are already lethal as it's. This is good for dealing damage to necessary targets which can be protected by heavier units, or for clearing away hordes of cannon-fodder units.

Metallic Slug Defense is a cellular recreation launched fairly all of a sudden by SNK in 2014. Particular attack helps to destroy more enemy to gain Motion Factors. Some missions require you to make use of their defense on the proper times to win. Knockback : Most models endure from this upon being hit by powerful assaults but surviving.

Within the recreation 'pre acquisition' models are provided each month for a hefty price of some times fifty dollars other times a hundred dollars! At all times Accurate Attack : Tetsuyuki generally fires a laser that hits all the discipline, player base included.

Cheap and with four hundred HP at degree 20. He attacks at shut vary with a knife and might throw grenades. Claw models are deceptively gradual, but at long range they cost into the fray to maul any enemy in its manner. There are Assault, Special Ops, battle, Fight Faculty, and Guild Raid.

Gatling Good : Units resembling Marco, some Slugs and Allen wield this weapon either normally or as their particular attack. Online (unlocked at Level 10) is the equivalent of MSD's Wi-Fi VS and is the only real-time PVP mode obtainable. Rescuing POWs in Assault has been made easier resulting from them always showing in the identical spot in a degree.

The new unit from the Destroy The Tower further ops in Attack is the Amadeus Corporal who offers thousands of harm in addition to having about 10,000 HP. Morden's special in Attack previously can injury enemy's base with the invincible summoned Hi-Do's. In case you can spend the time and browse the wikis to get your head around how all of the meta stuff works, metal slug attack might change into completely engrossing and properly worth moving into.

The many different human, machine and monster units have a basic assault, in addition to distinctive charged strikes which sometimes require good timing for use accurately. You also get models to attack. Team Battle (unlocked at Stage 20) is a aggressive asynchronous multiplayer mode, much like Battle but having to battle three completely different decks and requiring beating 2 out of 3 battles to win.

As it's a free-to-play sport, there are components reminiscent of layers of stage grinding, missions costing credit that recharge over time and a lot of the unlockable characters solely being out there by way of a secondary foreign money more accessible for those prepared to spend cash on it.

Pre-acquisition items can be this, however as an alternative of paying for it with medals, a player should pay $a hundred for a hundred and ten elements for that specific unit (which means a total of $300 to platinum rating of said unit) as well as an exclusive gold bordered android games avatar that come with it. Fortunately, these pre-acquisition items will finally turn into obtainable via medal crank, so if you want a strong pre-acquisition by spending medals as a substitute of cash, you just have to wait.

In particular, additional set 1 gets you the Massive Snail and the Large Caterpillar, two of one of the best defensive models in the sport, whereas beating extra set 2 unlocks the Samurai Tank, an inexpensive, long-range unit with a disproportionately excessive amount of HP.

Glass Cannon : The HP of the player's base is not such an necessary stat to upgrade first as a result of if a decent group of models reaches a base in any respect, it should almost certainly be done for as a result of defending items will not have time to charge their special strikes to do helpful harm and may't even cover their base's hitbox.

From Steel Slug three first appears in space 10, stage four. The Mars Mecha is also current within the final set of bonus levels. A number of players be a part of into single guild then take the enemy whereas one other is defending. In case your gadget has had no games put in for a long period, please test if QooApp is properly put in and logged in with the identical account.

All the things's Deader with Zombies : The zombie enemies from Steel Slug three are present. A sequel by the name of Metallic Slug Attack has since been launched on Feb. Anti Air : Sure units have attacks that both shoot projectiles in an arc or at a high angle, permitting them to wreck aerial units.

Morden may have an awesome particular attack, however his commonplace assault just isn't as effective as his 950 (1500 in Assault) AP price would lead you to believe and he tends to get knocked again typically, leaving the remainder of your units uncovered as he tries to make his method again to the entrance.

The gatcha techniques aren't why people play freemium video games like this one, although. It is a subreddit for Steel Slug Attack, the sequel to Metallic Slug Protection. A development by the tip of the first year of Attack's launch, items of the Further-Ops are new recolors of either earlier bosses or items.

Battles are all about defending your drop-pod and attacking the enemies' as an alternative. Whereas not a lot of the Amadeus Syndicate is seen in the recreation, an growth later added a bunch of items and some levels from the Ptolemaic Army, and later some models from the Venusians too.

You might have permission to destroy enemy base utilizing any assault or weapons. Allegedly Free Game : The existence of premium foreign money (Medals) and an energy system (Sortie Points) mean that those who are keen to cough up enough money will always have a bonus over free players.

The game got around three million downloads at the first few month because it's release (word: metal slug attack defense has 27 million downloads.) nonetheless when they have determined to indroduce the 'pre acquisition' models many month glided by and it still stayed at three million or so downloads.

You gather them by having units attack the spot where they're hiding. In Steel Slug Assault, this can get somewhat excessive when you 1) Acquire the abilities that permit the principle characters to maintain their weapons after using them and a couple of) Field lots of the predominant characters at once.

When the Parachute Truck was first launched, it dropped a hail of projectiles at a superb range that did penetrating injury so long as they touched an opponent, decimating even the largest items in seconds. Unused animations current in the primary sequence grow to be used in Defense and Assault, resembling Abul Abbas' assaults.

Models can be upgraded in various methods - from flat stat improve to studying special assaults and effects. It spawns highly effective high-value models from out of nowhere when you get close or hit its base. This is sequel model of previous Steel Slug, so participant should know the essential approach to play this recreation.

Screw This, I am Outta Right here : Most "Supply" characters (Sisilia, Fast, the Aikawa sisters) will run away when their HP is depleted as an alternative of dying. "I think this game is dangerous" and transfer on. Go play Steel Slug X. Or, since SNK solely releases good video games, go play Mercenary Kings.

Steel Slug Assault is an excellent tower protection game that takes benefit of the Metallic Slug license, offering a wonderful gameplay and spectacular graphics. The Bikers cost ninety AP but have 1000 HP at level 20 and transfer sooner, whereas otherwise performing just like the riflemen and complementing them properly.

The degrees in Steel Slug Assault are designed to be beaten as fast as possible. Art Shift : Ralf, Clark, and Leona use their sprites from the Metallic Slug games (which are re-edits of Marco, Tarma, and Eri respectively), whereas the remainder of the King of Fighters cast have a redrawn rendition of their preventing sprites.

: The intro to Steel Slug Assault showcases an animated recreation of the promotional artwork, having various characters and units operating on a desert discipline with explosions everywhere till an in depth-up of Morden seems, though he's not the ultimate boss of the principle game.

Promoted To Playable : Almost every thing, from the common mook to these badass bosses although some items like the Huge Shiee will stay as a boss and won't be playable until several updates later. The game mode has more variation with simple graphic.

Announcer Chatter : The announcer does his factor when the principle characters use their particular attack, corresponding to Marco using the HEAVY MACHINE GUN or Fio utilizing the ROCKET LAUNCHER, for instance. More notable in Assault, the Ptolemaic Army and Amadeus Syndicate are given extra attention than what that they had of their residence video games.

At the finish of the day metal slug attack 3.9.0 it does not really matter if you're willing to help or not, I simply thought there'd be some individuals who hate pay to win video games who know the sensation of playing one. His potential to summon Hover Models (and reset that cooldown) appears very superior, until you discover out that stated Hover Units give the opponent a pretty good quantity of AP if destroyed, making the Commander extra of a legal responsibility than an asset.

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Here is a story about a man that was 6 feet, 3 inches tall, 295 pounds of jiggly fat, Teddy is our larger than life, gregarious, fun patient. Everything he does is big. His hands are big; his shoes are big, a size 13. He drives a big old 1978 Lincoln Continental and man can he eat. A side of beef to Teddy is a snack.

Two weeks ago, at midnight, Teddy called in a panic. He’d miscalculated the depth of his garage and drove the Lincoln through the back wall into the kitchen. When I got there, Teddy was pacing back and forth trampling over electric wires exposed from where the formerly built in oven resided. He was disheveled and glassy-eyed.

“How?, How?, How? ” Teddy asked over and over. “Drinking,” I asked.  Teddy shook his head no. From this I knew. In our 25 year association, I’d never seen Teddy even look at anything alcoholic. Teddy was (rightly so) visibly upset.

“Hurt?,” I asked. “Don’t worry about this,” I said pointing to the tangled mess of bricks, hood ornament, and wrecked appliances. “This is fixable.” Teddy shook his head, pointing to his brain. “I’ve got a screw loose, I don’t think I have a brain that’s healthy ” he said.

“This is news,” I asked. “You’ve always been a bit of a fashlepta crank, crazy person.”

“You don’t understand,” he said. “Last week I put the car keys in the freezer. I went to the market and ended up way out in the desert. I don’t even know how I got there. I dumped coffee grounds into the washing machine.  What kind of functioning healthy brain is that?”

I opened the freezer door and peered in.  “No keys in here, “ I said. “Just this.” I pulled out three plastic cups filled with a straw-colored liquid.

“Iced tea,” Teddy said. He took a hammer out of a drawer and smashed one cup on the counter, and slurped the melting tea out of the broken plastic container.

“You are a little crazy,” I said, regretting it immediately. Teddy began to cry.  “I’m losing it,” he said. “I have Old Timer’s Disease, don’t I?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I said. “Maybe. Or just a little dementia. Happens to all of us.”

“What’s the difference?”

“Dementia affects memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. (1) Are you doing any of these?:”

1. Subtle short-term memory changes. 2. Difficulty finding the right words. 3. Mood changes. 4. Apathy. 5. Difficulty in completing routine tasks. Difficulty in following storylines. 6. Confusion. A failing sense of direction.

“Some,” he said,” “And Old Timer’s?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I corrected him, “is a type of dementia leading to memory, thinking and behavioral issues. Alzheimer’s is progressive and unfortunately, fatal. Any of this sound like you?” (2)

1. Memory loss that disrupts day to day living. They misplace everyday items. 2. Planning and problem-solving difficulties. Concentration issues. 3. An inability to complete simple tasks. The patient withdraws from activities. 4. Confusion as to time and place. New onset of poor judgment. 5. Difficulty with visual images, reading comprehension, or judging distances. 6. New difficulties following or joining conversations.

“How do I know if it’s just old age-related issues,” Teddy asked

“What can I do,” Teddy asked. “At least ten things,” I said. “Only ten,” Teddy asked. “I’ll throw in an extra,“ I said.

10 Steps to a Healthy Brain

1. Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced 2. Eat Healthy Fats 3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly 5. Get Your Gut In Order 6. Maintain Adequate Methylation 7. Balance Your Hormones 8. 6 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 9. Exercise 10. Lifetime Learning

Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced

In a previous article, (4) we made the case that, just as the presence of the police is not the cause, but the effect of burglaries, high blood sugar is not the cause, but the effect of poorly functioning insulin. Know as insulin resistance, like an alcoholic who needs more and more booze to get the same “high,” when we bombard our body with too much sugar, in the form of sugar itself, or simple carbohydrates, we develop an immunity of sorts to insulin’s effect. The result is persistent hyperglycemia or diabetes. The downstream effect of “insulin” resistance is brain “starvation. “ The brain atrophies, resulting in impaired function, memory, speech, movement, and personality loss.  Continually feeding refined foods yields increased glucose levels becoming the norm. Elevated glucose levels damage blood vessels (atherosclerosis) and decrease neurotransmitter function. The result is moodiness and anxiety.

Action Step: 1. Replace refined carbohydrates with: ● Quinoa, brown rice, oats, buckwheat, millet, wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta ● ↓ high sugar foods:  White bread, white pasta and white rice, pastries, confectionery, and sugary fizzy drinks ● Avoid stimulants which raise our blood sugar levels:  Coffee and alcohol ● Normalize blood sugar with our Mini-Fast with Bone Broth Diet (5) or a whole-foods, low-glycemic diet. (6) 2. Eat Healthy Fats Alternatively, the brain can convert fat to energy (20 gm/d) in the form of ketone bodies. “Healthy” fats restore and renew brain cells (neurons) and brain function. A primary exogenous source of ketone bodies is medium chain triglycerides (MCT) found in coconut oil. (7) 60 % of the brain is fat. (8)  25% of that is docosahexaenoic acid or DHA. As DHA is��considered “essential,” i.e., diet-derived., omega 3 fatty acids in doses ranging from 1-4 grams/day provides the brain with more than enough DHA.

DHA rich foods include fish, liver, and brains. Coconut oil is a rich source of DHA. DHA synthesizes neurotransmitters ensuring the smooth functioning of the brain. Adequate levels are linked verbal fluency and learning. Diminished levels of DHA results in memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Improvement is seen with doses as low as 900 mg/day. A good proxy measure of the Omega3/Omega 6 ratio is c-Reactive Protein (cRP). A normal range is 0-4.9 mg/dL. Optimally we like to see cRP <1.0 mg/dL. Action Steps: Increase: ● Sardines, Anchovies, Mackerel, Herring and Wild Salmon ● Flaxseeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds and walnuts ● Extra-virgin olive oil, avocados, whole eggs, nuts, and seeds. Avoid: Hydrogenated vegetable fats in processed foods such as shop-bought cakes and biscuits, hard margarine, takeaways, pastry, pies and fried foods.

  3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep

Sleep lays the groundwork for new mental insights, is needed for creativity, memory, improved physical performance, and aids in the growth of brain-synaptic connections. Sleep deprivation results in decreased vitamin C, zinc and magnesium levels, and malfunctioning of our immune system lowering serotonin and melatonin. Sleep deprived individuals crave sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Action Step:

7 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night for optimal brain function. 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly. Vitamin D3 is essential for increased nerve growth in the brain. Vitamin D3 facilitates planning, processing information, and formation of new memories. Inadequate levels of Vitamin D3 result in poor brain function. 20 minutes of unblocked sun exposure adds 20,000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day. A normal measure of 25 OH Vitamin D. Normal ranges from 30-100 ng/ml. Our goal is at least 50-80 ng/ml.

Action Step:

High-quality supplementation will increase serum blood level by 8 ng/ml for every 1000 IU administered in 6-8 weeks time. 5. Get Your Gut In Order Our GI tract is considered our “second brain.” Gut bacteria transmit information to the brain via the vagus nerve. (9) The tenth cranial nerve runs from the brainstem to the nervous system of the GI tract. Gut health impacts brain function. Neurons (brain cells) populate the gut increasing serotonin. A damaged GI tract can alter mood due to diminished serotonin.  Processed foods destroy healthy microflora. Sugar breeds pathologic bacteria and yeast.

Action Steps: The 4 R Program

● Remove Inflammatory Foods o Infections, even low-grade infections, need to be treated with herbs, antiparasitic and medication, anti-fungal supplements, and or antibiotics. o Gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, and sugar. o Gastric irritants; alcohol, caffeine or drugs. ● Repair o Clean Whole Foods, Fermented foods o Add Omega 3 F.A. o Add Healing Herbs o L-glutamine, Zinc, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamins A, C, E, Slippery Elm, Aloe vera (10) ● Restore o Fermented Foods o Probiotics ● Replace o Digestive Enzymes o Himalayan Pink Salt

6. Maintain Adequate Methylation Methylation is the process of taking a single carbon and three hydrogens, known as a methyl group, and applying it to countless critical functions in the body such as: thinking, repairing DNA, turning on and off genes, fighting infections and getting rid of environmental toxins. (11) Methylation is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Malfunction of the methylation cycle is due to a diet deficient in B6, B12, Folate or due to a genetic variation. The result is an increase in homocysteine measured in the serum as greater than 10 umol/L. Normal Homocysteine ensures proper metabolism of neurotransmitters. It balances mood, cognition, maintains brain volume, and protects memory retention. Elevated homocysteine results in mental fogginess, brain atrophy, and peripheral neuropathy.

Action Steps: Eat: i. Wholemeal grains such as brown rice, brown pasta, brown bread and oats ii. Dark green leafy vegetables iii. Organic poultry and grass-fed beef iv. Organic dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, and milk (12) v. Pulses such as lentils and all types of beans vi. Nuts and seeds

7. Balance Your Hormones Traditionally steroidal hormones were thought of as peripherally generated. In 1990, Baulieu and Robel reported on the biosynthesis of steroidal hormones, produced via the same steroidogenic pathway as takes place in the peripheral glands, within the brain. (13) Designated ‘neurosteroids,’ these hormones accumulate in the brain independent of those supplied by peripheral endocrine glands. They have the same excitatory and inhibitory effects on neurons and are implicated in the control of behavioral activities.

The cerebrally generated hormones include: ● Pregnenolone ● Progesterone ● Allopregnanolone ● Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), (DHEA-S) ● Deoxycorticosterone ● Allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone Any disruption, even a mild one, of the cranial vault can lead to dysfunction of the neuro-steroidal pathway with resultant neurobehavioral changes. Symptoms may not be evident for 3-12 months post trauma and include: Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, psychosis, and suicidal ideation. 3 months Post TBI there is a 34% incidence of hormonal abnormalities. Diabetes Insipidus is present 8.6% of the time; hyperprolactinemia 4.3% of the time. At 12 months post-TBI panhypopituitarism is 30.3%. HGH deficiency is 20%. HGH deficiency manifests as: 1. Rapid weight gain 2. Excessive anxiety 3. Depression along 4. Deficits in: a. Attention b. Executive functioning c. Memory d. Emotion e. Cognition f. Mood Anxiety/Depression g. Poor overall physical health and quality of life HGH Replacement results in improvement in: 1. Cardiovascular Risk by reducing inflammatory cytokines IL-6, Il-1, 2. cRP, Homocysteine 3. Concentration 4. Memory 5. Depression 6. Anxiety 7. Fatigue 8. Lean body mass, skin thickness 9. Lumbar vertebral bone density 10. A 14.4 % decrease in adipose-tissue mass 8. 7 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 1. Do not smoke 2. Exercise at least 2.5 hours each week (14) 3. Limit TV watching to less than 7 hours a week 4. Consume a high antioxidant diet 5. Maintain BP <130/<85; Total Cholesterol <200 6. Limit alcohol to no more than one drink daily (15) 7. Maintain a Body Mass Index less than 25. 9. Exercise Exercise encourages the brain to work at its’ optimum capacity. (16) Nerve cells multiply. The brain releases neurotrophic factors-Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that benefits cognitive functions including learning. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, improves development and survival of neurons, decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, (17) and boosts mitochondrial function. High-intensity interval training is the most beneficial form of exercise. (18) 10. Lifetime Learning As we learn, the size and structure of our neurons and synapses change. Mind-training exercises keep the brain fit. Memory games, crossword puzzles, board games prevent atrophy and disuse. A famous 2014 study found that mild to moderate participation in ballroom dancing reduced the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Non-Dancers by 50 %(19)

The Extra Bonus Topic Covered previously in the August 2017 issue of Healthy Beginnings Magazine we described the judicious use of our “Big 6” Herbal Nutraceutical Supplements : (20) 1. Ceylon Cinnamon; 500-1000 mg./d 2. Chromium picolinate; 200-800 mcg/d 3. Berberine; 400 mg/d 4. Alpha Lipoic Acid; 200-400 mcg/d 5. Vanadium; 50-200 mg/d 6. Gymnema Sylvestre; 10-50 mg.

  We hope you have enjoyed reading about  10 Steps for Healthy Brain Function in Reno

  Dr. William Clearfield 

Address : 9550 S McCarran Blvd b, Reno, NV 89523 Phone : 775-359-1222 Fax : 888-977-3503 Email : doctrbil9@gmail.com Website : drclearfield.net

Website : drclearfield.net

More information hormone replacement

    References 1. DeMarco, B., What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?,” The Alzheimer’s Reading Room, Jan. 24, 2017, 2. http://ift.tt/2iRS7ME mentia.html 3. Alzheimer’s Association, “Know the 10 Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease,” http://ift.tt/29mmJAz 4. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, May 2, 2017; http://ift.tt/2iRS8jG 5. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, April 4, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGhrNH 6. Hyman, M., Alzheimer’s=Type 3 Diabetes, http://ift.tt/2iU0RSb 7. Irie, F., et al., “Enhanced risk for Alzheimer disease in persons with type 2 diabetes and APOE (var epsilon)4: The Cardiovascular Health Study Cognition Study,” Arch Neurol 2008; 65(1):89-93. 8. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, February 1, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGIHLP 9. The Scoop On Poop: 13 Things You Should Know About Your .., http://ift.tt/2iSbipF (accessed September 11, 2017). 10. Clearfield, W., Patient Mysteries: Are You Thyroid Deficient? – Healthy .., http://ift.tt/2zHz3se (accessed September 11, 2017). 11. Cohen, S., http://ift.tt/2hpACmv September 25, 2017. 12. Horizon Organic Holding Corp (hcow) Ipo – Nasdaq.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zFM45F 13. Baulieu E-E, Robel P. Neuroactive steroids, a new brain function? The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 1990;37:395–403 14. 7 Ways To Improve Memory – Psst! Ph, http://ift.tt/2iSkNVG (accessed September 11, 2017). 15. 9 Ways To Improve Your Brain Function – Mercola.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zDRd04 16. http://ift.tt/2iRP1Iq 17. http://ift.tt/1irrGc8 18. Stephen H. Boutcher, High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise and Fat Loss, J Obes. 2011; 2011: Published online 2010 Nov 24. doi: 19. McKeef, T. “Shall We Dance,” Alzheimer’s Takes A Spin With Ballroom Dancing,” http://ift.tt/2hqIcNI 1/16/2014 20. Clearfield, W., Can Diabetes Be Reversed? Reducing Insulin Resistance Naturally, Healthy Beginnings Magazine, August 2017: http://ift.tt/2zCs1qW

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10​ ​Steps​ ​for​ ​Healthy​ ​Brain​ ​Function in Reno

10​ ​Steps​ ​for​ ​Healthy​ ​Brain​ ​Function in Reno

Hey Reno, Do you want a Healthy Brain Function?

Did you know you can delay and possibly reverse Alzheimer’s disease and create a healthy brain ?

Alzheimers Disease and Healthy Brain Function For Reno NV

Here is a story about a man that was 6 feet, 3 inches tall, 295 pounds of jiggly fat, Teddy is our larger than life, gregarious, fun patient. Everything he does is big. His hands are big; his shoes are big, a size 13. He drives a big old 1978 Lincoln Continental and man can he eat. A side of beef to Teddy is a snack.

Two weeks ago, at midnight, Teddy called in a panic. He’d miscalculated the depth of his garage and drove the Lincoln through the back wall into the kitchen. When I got there, Teddy was pacing back and forth trampling over electric wires exposed from where the formerly built in oven resided. He was disheveled and glassy-eyed.

“How?, How?, How? ” Teddy asked over and over. “Drinking,” I asked.  Teddy shook his head no. From this I knew. In our 25 year association, I’d never seen Teddy even look at anything alcoholic. Teddy was (rightly so) visibly upset.

“Hurt?,” I asked. “Don’t worry about this,” I said pointing to the tangled mess of bricks, hood ornament, and wrecked appliances. “This is fixable.” Teddy shook his head, pointing to his brain. “I’ve got a screw loose, I don’t think I have a brain that’s healthy ” he said.

“This is news,” I asked. “You’ve always been a bit of a fashlepta crank, crazy person.”

“You don’t understand,” he said. “Last week I put the car keys in the freezer. I went to the market and ended up way out in the desert. I don’t even know how I got there. I dumped coffee grounds into the washing machine.  What kind of functioning healthy brain is that?”

I opened the freezer door and peered in.  “No keys in here, “ I said. “Just this.” I pulled out three plastic cups filled with a straw-colored liquid.

“Iced tea,” Teddy said. He took a hammer out of a drawer and smashed one cup on the counter, and slurped the melting tea out of the broken plastic container.

“You are a little crazy,” I said, regretting it immediately. Teddy began to cry.  “I’m losing it,” he said. “I have Old Timer’s Disease, don’t I?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I said. “Maybe. Or just a little dementia. Happens to all of us.”

“What’s the difference?”

“Dementia affects memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. (1) Are you doing any of these?:”

1. Subtle short-term memory changes. 2. Difficulty finding the right words. 3. Mood changes. 4. Apathy. 5. Difficulty in completing routine tasks. Difficulty in following storylines. 6. Confusion. A failing sense of direction.

“Some,” he said,” “And Old Timer’s?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I corrected him, “is a type of dementia leading to memory, thinking and behavioral issues. Alzheimer’s is progressive and unfortunately, fatal. Any of this sound like you?” (2)

1. Memory loss that disrupts day to day living. They misplace everyday items. 2. Planning and problem-solving difficulties. Concentration issues. 3. An inability to complete simple tasks. The patient withdraws from activities. 4. Confusion as to time and place. New onset of poor judgment. 5. Difficulty with visual images, reading comprehension, or judging distances. 6. New difficulties following or joining conversations.

“How do I know if it’s just old age-related issues,” Teddy asked

“What can I do,” Teddy asked. “At least ten things,” I said. “Only ten,” Teddy asked. “I’ll throw in an extra,“ I said.

10 Steps to a Healthy Brain

1. Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced 2. Eat Healthy Fats 3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly 5. Get Your Gut In Order 6. Maintain Adequate Methylation 7. Balance Your Hormones 8. 6 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 9. Exercise 10. Lifetime Learning

Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced

In a previous article, (4) we made the case that, just as the presence of the police is not the cause, but the effect of burglaries, high blood sugar is not the cause, but the effect of poorly functioning insulin. Know as insulin resistance, like an alcoholic who needs more and more booze to get the same “high,” when we bombard our body with too much sugar, in the form of sugar itself, or simple carbohydrates, we develop an immunity of sorts to insulin’s effect. The result is persistent hyperglycemia or diabetes. The downstream effect of “insulin” resistance is brain “starvation. “ The brain atrophies, resulting in impaired function, memory, speech, movement, and personality loss.  Continually feeding refined foods yields increased glucose levels becoming the norm. Elevated glucose levels damage blood vessels (atherosclerosis) and decrease neurotransmitter function. The result is moodiness and anxiety.

Action Step: 1. Replace refined carbohydrates with: ● Quinoa, brown rice, oats, buckwheat, millet, wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta ● ↓ high sugar foods:  White bread, white pasta and white rice, pastries, confectionery, and sugary fizzy drinks ● Avoid stimulants which raise our blood sugar levels:  Coffee and alcohol ● Normalize blood sugar with our Mini-Fast with Bone Broth Diet (5) or a whole-foods, low-glycemic diet. (6) 2. Eat Healthy Fats Alternatively, the brain can convert fat to energy (20 gm/d) in the form of ketone bodies. “Healthy” fats restore and renew brain cells (neurons) and brain function. A primary exogenous source of ketone bodies is medium chain triglycerides (MCT) found in coconut oil. (7) 60 % of the brain is fat. (8)  25% of that is docosahexaenoic acid or DHA. As DHA is considered “essential,” i.e., diet-derived., omega 3 fatty acids in doses ranging from 1-4 grams/day provides the brain with more than enough DHA.

DHA rich foods include fish, liver, and brains. Coconut oil is a rich source of DHA. DHA synthesizes neurotransmitters ensuring the smooth functioning of the brain. Adequate levels are linked verbal fluency and learning. Diminished levels of DHA results in memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Improvement is seen with doses as low as 900 mg/day. A good proxy measure of the Omega3/Omega 6 ratio is c-Reactive Protein (cRP). A normal range is 0-4.9 mg/dL. Optimally we like to see cRP <1.0 mg/dL. Action Steps: Increase: ● Sardines, Anchovies, Mackerel, Herring and Wild Salmon ● Flaxseeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds and walnuts ● Extra-virgin olive oil, avocados, whole eggs, nuts, and seeds. Avoid: Hydrogenated vegetable fats in processed foods such as shop-bought cakes and biscuits, hard margarine, takeaways, pastry, pies and fried foods.

  3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep

Sleep lays the groundwork for new mental insights, is needed for creativity, memory, improved physical performance, and aids in the growth of brain-synaptic connections. Sleep deprivation results in decreased vitamin C, zinc and magnesium levels, and malfunctioning of our immune system lowering serotonin and melatonin. Sleep deprived individuals crave sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Action Step:

7 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night for optimal brain function. 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly. Vitamin D3 is essential for increased nerve growth in the brain. Vitamin D3 facilitates planning, processing information, and formation of new memories. Inadequate levels of Vitamin D3 result in poor brain function. 20 minutes of unblocked sun exposure adds 20,000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day. A normal measure of 25 OH Vitamin D. Normal ranges from 30-100 ng/ml. Our goal is at least 50-80 ng/ml.

Action Step:

High-quality supplementation will increase serum blood level by 8 ng/ml for every 1000 IU administered in 6-8 weeks time. 5. Get Your Gut In Order Our GI tract is considered our “second brain.” Gut bacteria transmit information to the brain via the vagus nerve. (9) The tenth cranial nerve runs from the brainstem to the nervous system of the GI tract. Gut health impacts brain function. Neurons (brain cells) populate the gut increasing serotonin. A damaged GI tract can alter mood due to diminished serotonin.  Processed foods destroy healthy microflora. Sugar breeds pathologic bacteria and yeast.

Action Steps: The 4 R Program

● Remove Inflammatory Foods o Infections, even low-grade infections, need to be treated with herbs, antiparasitic and medication, anti-fungal supplements, and or antibiotics. o Gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, and sugar. o Gastric irritants; alcohol, caffeine or drugs. ● Repair o Clean Whole Foods, Fermented foods o Add Omega 3 F.A. o Add Healing Herbs o L-glutamine, Zinc, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamins A, C, E, Slippery Elm, Aloe vera (10) ● Restore o Fermented Foods o Probiotics ● Replace o Digestive Enzymes o Himalayan Pink Salt

6. Maintain Adequate Methylation Methylation is the process of taking a single carbon and three hydrogens, known as a methyl group, and applying it to countless critical functions in the body such as: thinking, repairing DNA, turning on and off genes, fighting infections and getting rid of environmental toxins. (11) Methylation is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Malfunction of the methylation cycle is due to a diet deficient in B6, B12, Folate or due to a genetic variation. The result is an increase in homocysteine measured in the serum as greater than 10 umol/L. Normal Homocysteine ensures proper metabolism of neurotransmitters. It balances mood, cognition, maintains brain volume, and protects memory retention. Elevated homocysteine results in mental fogginess, brain atrophy, and peripheral neuropathy.

Action Steps: Eat: i. Wholemeal grains such as brown rice, brown pasta, brown bread and oats ii. Dark green leafy vegetables iii. Organic poultry and grass-fed beef iv. Organic dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, and milk (12) v. Pulses such as lentils and all types of beans vi. Nuts and seeds

7. Balance Your Hormones Traditionally steroidal hormones were thought of as peripherally generated. In 1990, Baulieu and Robel reported on the biosynthesis of steroidal hormones, produced via the same steroidogenic pathway as takes place in the peripheral glands, within the brain. (13) Designated ‘neurosteroids,’ these hormones accumulate in the brain independent of those supplied by peripheral endocrine glands. They have the same excitatory and inhibitory effects on neurons and are implicated in the control of behavioral activities.

The cerebrally generated hormones include: ● Pregnenolone ● Progesterone ● Allopregnanolone ● Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), (DHEA-S) ● Deoxycorticosterone ● Allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone Any disruption, even a mild one, of the cranial vault can lead to dysfunction of the neuro-steroidal pathway with resultant neurobehavioral changes. Symptoms may not be evident for 3-12 months post trauma and include: Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, psychosis, and suicidal ideation. 3 months Post TBI there is a 34% incidence of hormonal abnormalities. Diabetes Insipidus is present 8.6% of the time; hyperprolactinemia 4.3% of the time. At 12 months post-TBI panhypopituitarism is 30.3%. HGH deficiency is 20%. HGH deficiency manifests as: 1. Rapid weight gain 2. Excessive anxiety 3. Depression along 4. Deficits in: a. Attention b. Executive functioning c. Memory d. Emotion e. Cognition f. Mood Anxiety/Depression g. Poor overall physical health and quality of life HGH Replacement results in improvement in: 1. Cardiovascular Risk by reducing inflammatory cytokines IL-6, Il-1, 2. cRP, Homocysteine 3. Concentration 4. Memory 5. Depression 6. Anxiety 7. Fatigue 8. Lean body mass, skin thickness 9. Lumbar vertebral bone density 10. A 14.4 % decrease in adipose-tissue mass 8. 7 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 1. Do not smoke 2. Exercise at least 2.5 hours each week (14) 3. Limit TV watching to less than 7 hours a week 4. Consume a high antioxidant diet 5. Maintain BP <130/<85; Total Cholesterol <200 6. Limit alcohol to no more than one drink daily (15) 7. Maintain a Body Mass Index less than 25. 9. Exercise Exercise encourages the brain to work at its’ optimum capacity. (16) Nerve cells multiply. The brain releases neurotrophic factors-Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that benefits cognitive functions including learning. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, improves development and survival of neurons, decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, (17) and boosts mitochondrial function. High-intensity interval training is the most beneficial form of exercise. (18) 10. Lifetime Learning As we learn, the size and structure of our neurons and synapses change. Mind-training exercises keep the brain fit. Memory games, crossword puzzles, board games prevent atrophy and disuse. A famous 2014 study found that mild to moderate participation in ballroom dancing reduced the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Non-Dancers by 50 %(19)

The Extra Bonus Topic Covered previously in the August 2017 issue of Healthy Beginnings Magazine we described the judicious use of our “Big 6” Herbal Nutraceutical Supplements : (20) 1. Ceylon Cinnamon; 500-1000 mg./d 2. Chromium picolinate; 200-800 mcg/d 3. Berberine; 400 mg/d 4. Alpha Lipoic Acid; 200-400 mcg/d 5. Vanadium; 50-200 mg/d 6. Gymnema Sylvestre; 10-50 mg.

  We hope you have enjoyed reading about  10 Steps for Healthy Brain Function in Reno

  Dr. William Clearfield 

Address : 9550 S McCarran Blvd b, Reno, NV 89523 Phone : 775-359-1222 Fax : 888-977-3503 Email : doctrbil9@gmail.com Website : drclearfield.net

Website : drclearfield.net

More information hormone replacement

    References 1. DeMarco, B., What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?,” The Alzheimer’s Reading Room, Jan. 24, 2017, 2. http://ift.tt/2iRS7ME mentia.html 3. Alzheimer’s Association, “Know the 10 Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease,” http://ift.tt/29mmJAz 4. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, May 2, 2017; http://ift.tt/2iRS8jG 5. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, April 4, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGhrNH 6. Hyman, M., Alzheimer’s=Type 3 Diabetes, http://ift.tt/2iU0RSb 7. Irie, F., et al., “Enhanced risk for Alzheimer disease in persons with type 2 diabetes and APOE (var epsilon)4: The Cardiovascular Health Study Cognition Study,” Arch Neurol 2008; 65(1):89-93. 8. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, February 1, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGIHLP 9. The Scoop On Poop: 13 Things You Should Know About Your .., http://ift.tt/2iSbipF (accessed September 11, 2017). 10. Clearfield, W., Patient Mysteries: Are You Thyroid Deficient? – Healthy .., http://ift.tt/2zHz3se (accessed September 11, 2017). 11. Cohen, S., http://ift.tt/2hpACmv September 25, 2017. 12. Horizon Organic Holding Corp (hcow) Ipo – Nasdaq.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zFM45F 13. Baulieu E-E, Robel P. Neuroactive steroids, a new brain function? The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 1990;37:395–403 14. 7 Ways To Improve Memory – Psst! Ph, http://ift.tt/2iSkNVG (accessed September 11, 2017). 15. 9 Ways To Improve Your Brain Function – Mercola.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zDRd04 16. http://ift.tt/2iRP1Iq 17. http://ift.tt/1irrGc8 18. Stephen H. Boutcher, High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise and Fat Loss, J Obes. 2011; 2011: Published online 2010 Nov 24. doi: 19. McKeef, T. “Shall We Dance,” Alzheimer’s Takes A Spin With Ballroom Dancing,” http://ift.tt/2hqIcNI 1/16/2014 20. Clearfield, W., Can Diabetes Be Reversed? Reducing Insulin Resistance Naturally, Healthy Beginnings Magazine, August 2017: http://ift.tt/2zCs1qW

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10​ ​Steps​ ​for​ ​Healthy​ ​Brain​ ​Function in Reno

10​ ​Steps​ ​for​ ​Healthy​ ​Brain​ ​Function in Reno

Hey Reno, Do you want a Healthy Brain Function?

Did you know you can delay and possibly reverse Alzheimer’s disease and create a healthy brain ?

Alzheimers Disease and Healthy Brain Function For Reno NV

Here is a story about a man that was 6 feet, 3 inches tall, 295 pounds of jiggly fat, Teddy is our larger than life, gregarious, fun patient. Everything he does is big. His hands are big; his shoes are big, a size 13. He drives a big old 1978 Lincoln Continental and man can he eat. A side of beef to Teddy is a snack.

Two weeks ago, at midnight, Teddy called in a panic. He’d miscalculated the depth of his garage and drove the Lincoln through the back wall into the kitchen. When I got there, Teddy was pacing back and forth trampling over electric wires exposed from where the formerly built in oven resided. He was disheveled and glassy-eyed.

“How?, How?, How? ” Teddy asked over and over. “Drinking,” I asked.  Teddy shook his head no. From this I knew. In our 25 year association, I’d never seen Teddy even look at anything alcoholic. Teddy was (rightly so) visibly upset.

“Hurt?,” I asked. “Don’t worry about this,” I said pointing to the tangled mess of bricks, hood ornament, and wrecked appliances. “This is fixable.” Teddy shook his head, pointing to his brain. “I’ve got a screw loose, I don’t think I have a brain that’s healthy ” he said.

“This is news,” I asked. “You’ve always been a bit of a fashlepta crank, crazy person.”

“You don’t understand,” he said. “Last week I put the car keys in the freezer. I went to the market and ended up way out in the desert. I don’t even know how I got there. I dumped coffee grounds into the washing machine.  What kind of functioning healthy brain is that?”

I opened the freezer door and peered in.  “No keys in here, “ I said. “Just this.” I pulled out three plastic cups filled with a straw-colored liquid.

“Iced tea,” Teddy said. He took a hammer out of a drawer and smashed one cup on the counter, and slurped the melting tea out of the broken plastic container.

“You are a little crazy,” I said, regretting it immediately. Teddy began to cry.  “I’m losing it,” he said. “I have Old Timer’s Disease, don’t I?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I said. “Maybe. Or just a little dementia. Happens to all of us.”

“What’s the difference?”

“Dementia affects memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. (1) Are you doing any of these?:”

1. Subtle short-term memory changes. 2. Difficulty finding the right words. 3. Mood changes. 4. Apathy. 5. Difficulty in completing routine tasks. Difficulty in following storylines. 6. Confusion. A failing sense of direction.

“Some,” he said,” “And Old Timer’s?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I corrected him, “is a type of dementia leading to memory, thinking and behavioral issues. Alzheimer’s is progressive and unfortunately, fatal. Any of this sound like you?” (2)

1. Memory loss that disrupts day to day living. They misplace everyday items. 2. Planning and problem-solving difficulties. Concentration issues. 3. An inability to complete simple tasks. The patient withdraws from activities. 4. Confusion as to time and place. New onset of poor judgment. 5. Difficulty with visual images, reading comprehension, or judging distances. 6. New difficulties following or joining conversations.

“How do I know if it’s just old age-related issues,” Teddy asked

“What can I do,” Teddy asked. “At least ten things,” I said. “Only ten,” Teddy asked. “I’ll throw in an extra,“ I said.

10 Steps to a Healthy Brain

1. Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced 2. Eat Healthy Fats 3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly 5. Get Your Gut In Order 6. Maintain Adequate Methylation 7. Balance Your Hormones 8. 6 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 9. Exercise 10. Lifetime Learning

Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced

In a previous article, (4) we made the case that, just as the presence of the police is not the cause, but the effect of burglaries, high blood sugar is not the cause, but the effect of poorly functioning insulin. Know as insulin resistance, like an alcoholic who needs more and more booze to get the same “high,” when we bombard our body with too much sugar, in the form of sugar itself, or simple carbohydrates, we develop an immunity of sorts to insulin’s effect. The result is persistent hyperglycemia or diabetes. The downstream effect of “insulin” resistance is brain “starvation. “ The brain atrophies, resulting in impaired function, memory, speech, movement, and personality loss.  Continually feeding refined foods yields increased glucose levels becoming the norm. Elevated glucose levels damage blood vessels (atherosclerosis) and decrease neurotransmitter function. The result is moodiness and anxiety.

Action Step: 1. Replace refined carbohydrates with: ● Quinoa, brown rice, oats, buckwheat, millet, wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta ● ↓ high sugar foods:  White bread, white pasta and white rice, pastries, confectionery, and sugary fizzy drinks ● Avoid stimulants which raise our blood sugar levels:  Coffee and alcohol ● Normalize blood sugar with our Mini-Fast with Bone Broth Diet (5) or a whole-foods, low-glycemic diet. (6) 2. Eat Healthy Fats Alternatively, the brain can convert fat to energy (20 gm/d) in the form of ketone bodies. “Healthy” fats restore and renew brain cells (neurons) and brain function. A primary exogenous source of ketone bodies is medium chain triglycerides (MCT) found in coconut oil. (7) 60 % of the brain is fat. (8)  25% of that is docosahexaenoic acid or DHA. As DHA is considered “essential,” i.e., diet-derived., omega 3 fatty acids in doses ranging from 1-4 grams/day provides the brain with more than enough DHA.

DHA rich foods include fish, liver, and brains. Coconut oil is a rich source of DHA. DHA synthesizes neurotransmitters ensuring the smooth functioning of the brain. Adequate levels are linked verbal fluency and learning. Diminished levels of DHA results in memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Improvement is seen with doses as low as 900 mg/day. A good proxy measure of the Omega3/Omega 6 ratio is c-Reactive Protein (cRP). A normal range is 0-4.9 mg/dL. Optimally we like to see cRP <1.0 mg/dL. Action Steps: Increase: ● Sardines, Anchovies, Mackerel, Herring and Wild Salmon ● Flaxseeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds and walnuts ● Extra-virgin olive oil, avocados, whole eggs, nuts, and seeds. Avoid: Hydrogenated vegetable fats in processed foods such as shop-bought cakes and biscuits, hard margarine, takeaways, pastry, pies and fried foods.

  3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep

Sleep lays the groundwork for new mental insights, is needed for creativity, memory, improved physical performance, and aids in the growth of brain-synaptic connections. Sleep deprivation results in decreased vitamin C, zinc and magnesium levels, and malfunctioning of our immune system lowering serotonin and melatonin. Sleep deprived individuals crave sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Action Step:

7 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night for optimal brain function. 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly. Vitamin D3 is essential for increased nerve growth in the brain. Vitamin D3 facilitates planning, processing information, and formation of new memories. Inadequate levels of Vitamin D3 result in poor brain function. 20 minutes of unblocked sun exposure adds 20,000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day. A normal measure of 25 OH Vitamin D. Normal ranges from 30-100 ng/ml. Our goal is at least 50-80 ng/ml.

Action Step:

High-quality supplementation will increase serum blood level by 8 ng/ml for every 1000 IU administered in 6-8 weeks time. 5. Get Your Gut In Order Our GI tract is considered our “second brain.” Gut bacteria transmit information to the brain via the vagus nerve. (9) The tenth cranial nerve runs from the brainstem to the nervous system of the GI tract. Gut health impacts brain function. Neurons (brain cells) populate the gut increasing serotonin. A damaged GI tract can alter mood due to diminished serotonin.  Processed foods destroy healthy microflora. Sugar breeds pathologic bacteria and yeast.

Action Steps: The 4 R Program

● Remove Inflammatory Foods o Infections, even low-grade infections, need to be treated with herbs, antiparasitic and medication, anti-fungal supplements, and or antibiotics. o Gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, and sugar. o Gastric irritants; alcohol, caffeine or drugs. ● Repair o Clean Whole Foods, Fermented foods o Add Omega 3 F.A. o Add Healing Herbs o L-glutamine, Zinc, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamins A, C, E, Slippery Elm, Aloe vera (10) ● Restore o Fermented Foods o Probiotics ● Replace o Digestive Enzymes o Himalayan Pink Salt

6. Maintain Adequate Methylation Methylation is the process of taking a single carbon and three hydrogens, known as a methyl group, and applying it to countless critical functions in the body such as: thinking, repairing DNA, turning on and off genes, fighting infections and getting rid of environmental toxins. (11) Methylation is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Malfunction of the methylation cycle is due to a diet deficient in B6, B12, Folate or due to a genetic variation. The result is an increase in homocysteine measured in the serum as greater than 10 umol/L. Normal Homocysteine ensures proper metabolism of neurotransmitters. It balances mood, cognition, maintains brain volume, and protects memory retention. Elevated homocysteine results in mental fogginess, brain atrophy, and peripheral neuropathy.

Action Steps: Eat: i. Wholemeal grains such as brown rice, brown pasta, brown bread and oats ii. Dark green leafy vegetables iii. Organic poultry and grass-fed beef iv. Organic dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, and milk (12) v. Pulses such as lentils and all types of beans vi. Nuts and seeds

7. Balance Your Hormones Traditionally steroidal hormones were thought of as peripherally generated. In 1990, Baulieu and Robel reported on the biosynthesis of steroidal hormones, produced via the same steroidogenic pathway as takes place in the peripheral glands, within the brain. (13) Designated ‘neurosteroids,’ these hormones accumulate in the brain independent of those supplied by peripheral endocrine glands. They have the same excitatory and inhibitory effects on neurons and are implicated in the control of behavioral activities.

The cerebrally generated hormones include: ● Pregnenolone ● Progesterone ● Allopregnanolone ● Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), (DHEA-S) ● Deoxycorticosterone ● Allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone Any disruption, even a mild one, of the cranial vault can lead to dysfunction of the neuro-steroidal pathway with resultant neurobehavioral changes. Symptoms may not be evident for 3-12 months post trauma and include: Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, psychosis, and suicidal ideation. 3 months Post TBI there is a 34% incidence of hormonal abnormalities. Diabetes Insipidus is present 8.6% of the time; hyperprolactinemia 4.3% of the time. At 12 months post-TBI panhypopituitarism is 30.3%. HGH deficiency is 20%. HGH deficiency manifests as: 1. Rapid weight gain 2. Excessive anxiety 3. Depression along 4. Deficits in: a. Attention b. Executive functioning c. Memory d. Emotion e. Cognition f. Mood Anxiety/Depression g. Poor overall physical health and quality of life HGH Replacement results in improvement in: 1. Cardiovascular Risk by reducing inflammatory cytokines IL-6, Il-1, 2. cRP, Homocysteine 3. Concentration 4. Memory 5. Depression 6. Anxiety 7. Fatigue 8. Lean body mass, skin thickness 9. Lumbar vertebral bone density 10. A 14.4 % decrease in adipose-tissue mass 8. 7 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 1. Do not smoke 2. Exercise at least 2.5 hours each week (14) 3. Limit TV watching to less than 7 hours a week 4. Consume a high antioxidant diet 5. Maintain BP <130/<85; Total Cholesterol <200 6. Limit alcohol to no more than one drink daily (15) 7. Maintain a Body Mass Index less than 25. 9. Exercise Exercise encourages the brain to work at its’ optimum capacity. (16) Nerve cells multiply. The brain releases neurotrophic factors-Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that benefits cognitive functions including learning. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, improves development and survival of neurons, decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, (17) and boosts mitochondrial function. High-intensity interval training is the most beneficial form of exercise. (18) 10. Lifetime Learning As we learn, the size and structure of our neurons and synapses change. Mind-training exercises keep the brain fit. Memory games, crossword puzzles, board games prevent atrophy and disuse. A famous 2014 study found that mild to moderate participation in ballroom dancing reduced the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Non-Dancers by 50 %(19)

The Extra Bonus Topic Covered previously in the August 2017 issue of Healthy Beginnings Magazine we described the judicious use of our “Big 6” Herbal Nutraceutical Supplements : (20) 1. Ceylon Cinnamon; 500-1000 mg./d 2. Chromium picolinate; 200-800 mcg/d 3. Berberine; 400 mg/d 4. Alpha Lipoic Acid; 200-400 mcg/d 5. Vanadium; 50-200 mg/d 6. Gymnema Sylvestre; 10-50 mg.

  We hope you have enjoyed reading about  10 Steps for Healthy Brain Function in Reno

  Dr. William Clearfield 

Address : 9550 S McCarran Blvd b, Reno, NV 89523 Phone : 775-359-1222 Fax : 888-977-3503 Email : doctrbil9@gmail.com Website : drclearfield.net

Website : drclearfield.net

More information hormone replacement

    References 1. DeMarco, B., What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?,” The Alzheimer’s Reading Room, Jan. 24, 2017, 2. http://ift.tt/2iRS7ME mentia.html 3. Alzheimer’s Association, “Know the 10 Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease,” http://ift.tt/29mmJAz 4. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, May 2, 2017; http://ift.tt/2iRS8jG 5. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, April 4, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGhrNH 6. Hyman, M., Alzheimer’s=Type 3 Diabetes, http://ift.tt/2iU0RSb 7. Irie, F., et al., “Enhanced risk for Alzheimer disease in persons with type 2 diabetes and APOE (var epsilon)4: The Cardiovascular Health Study Cognition Study,” Arch Neurol 2008; 65(1):89-93. 8. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, February 1, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGIHLP 9. The Scoop On Poop: 13 Things You Should Know About Your .., http://ift.tt/2iSbipF (accessed September 11, 2017). 10. Clearfield, W., Patient Mysteries: Are You Thyroid Deficient? – Healthy .., http://ift.tt/2zHz3se (accessed September 11, 2017). 11. Cohen, S., http://ift.tt/2hpACmv September 25, 2017. 12. Horizon Organic Holding Corp (hcow) Ipo – Nasdaq.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zFM45F 13. Baulieu E-E, Robel P. Neuroactive steroids, a new brain function? The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 1990;37:395–403 14. 7 Ways To Improve Memory – Psst! Ph, http://ift.tt/2iSkNVG (accessed September 11, 2017). 15. 9 Ways To Improve Your Brain Function – Mercola.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zDRd04 16. http://ift.tt/2iRP1Iq 17. http://ift.tt/1irrGc8 18. Stephen H. Boutcher, High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise and Fat Loss, J Obes. 2011; 2011: Published online 2010 Nov 24. doi: 19. McKeef, T. “Shall We Dance,” Alzheimer’s Takes A Spin With Ballroom Dancing,” http://ift.tt/2hqIcNI 1/16/2014 20. Clearfield, W., Can Diabetes Be Reversed? Reducing Insulin Resistance Naturally, Healthy Beginnings Magazine, August 2017: http://ift.tt/2zCs1qW

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10​ ​Steps​ ​for​ ​Healthy​ ​Brain​ ​Function in Reno

10​ ​Steps​ ​for​ ​Healthy​ ​Brain​ ​Function in Reno

Hey Reno, Do you want a Healthy Brain Function?

Did you know you can delay and possibly reverse Alzheimer’s disease and create a healthy brain ?

Alzheimers Disease and Healthy Brain Function For Reno NV

Here is a story about a man that was 6 feet, 3 inches tall, 295 pounds of jiggly fat, Teddy is our larger than life, gregarious, fun patient. Everything he does is big. His hands are big; his shoes are big, a size 13. He drives a big old 1978 Lincoln Continental and man can he eat. A side of beef to Teddy is a snack.

Two weeks ago, at midnight, Teddy called in a panic. He’d miscalculated the depth of his garage and drove the Lincoln through the back wall into the kitchen. When I got there, Teddy was pacing back and forth trampling over electric wires exposed from where the formerly built in oven resided. He was disheveled and glassy-eyed.

“How?, How?, How? ” Teddy asked over and over. “Drinking,” I asked.  Teddy shook his head no. From this I knew. In our 25 year association, I’d never seen Teddy even look at anything alcoholic. Teddy was (rightly so) visibly upset.

“Hurt?,” I asked. “Don’t worry about this,” I said pointing to the tangled mess of bricks, hood ornament, and wrecked appliances. “This is fixable.” Teddy shook his head, pointing to his brain. “I’ve got a screw loose, I don’t think I have a brain that’s healthy ” he said.

“This is news,” I asked. “You’ve always been a bit of a fashlepta crank, crazy person.”

“You don’t understand,” he said. “Last week I put the car keys in the freezer. I went to the market and ended up way out in the desert. I don’t even know how I got there. I dumped coffee grounds into the washing machine.  What kind of functioning healthy brain is that?”

I opened the freezer door and peered in.  “No keys in here, “ I said. “Just this.” I pulled out three plastic cups filled with a straw-colored liquid.

“Iced tea,” Teddy said. He took a hammer out of a drawer and smashed one cup on the counter, and slurped the melting tea out of the broken plastic container.

“You are a little crazy,” I said, regretting it immediately. Teddy began to cry.  “I’m losing it,” he said. “I have Old Timer’s Disease, don’t I?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I said. “Maybe. Or just a little dementia. Happens to all of us.”

“What’s the difference?”

“Dementia affects memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. (1) Are you doing any of these?:”

1. Subtle short-term memory changes. 2. Difficulty finding the right words. 3. Mood changes. 4. Apathy. 5. Difficulty in completing routine tasks. Difficulty in following storylines. 6. Confusion. A failing sense of direction.

“Some,” he said,” “And Old Timer’s?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I corrected him, “is a type of dementia leading to memory, thinking and behavioral issues. Alzheimer’s is progressive and unfortunately, fatal. Any of this sound like you?” (2)

1. Memory loss that disrupts day to day living. They misplace everyday items. 2. Planning and problem-solving difficulties. Concentration issues. 3. An inability to complete simple tasks. The patient withdraws from activities. 4. Confusion as to time and place. New onset of poor judgment. 5. Difficulty with visual images, reading comprehension, or judging distances. 6. New difficulties following or joining conversations.

“How do I know if it’s just old age-related issues,” Teddy asked

“What can I do,” Teddy asked. “At least ten things,” I said. “Only ten,” Teddy asked. “I’ll throw in an extra,“ I said.

10 Steps to a Healthy Brain

1. Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced 2. Eat Healthy Fats 3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly 5. Get Your Gut In Order 6. Maintain Adequate Methylation 7. Balance Your Hormones 8. 6 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 9. Exercise 10. Lifetime Learning

Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced

In a previous article, (4) we made the case that, just as the presence of the police is not the cause, but the effect of burglaries, high blood sugar is not the cause, but the effect of poorly functioning insulin. Know as insulin resistance, like an alcoholic who needs more and more booze to get the same “high,” when we bombard our body with too much sugar, in the form of sugar itself, or simple carbohydrates, we develop an immunity of sorts to insulin’s effect. The result is persistent hyperglycemia or diabetes. The downstream effect of “insulin” resistance is brain “starvation. “ The brain atrophies, resulting in impaired function, memory, speech, movement, and personality loss.  Continually feeding refined foods yields increased glucose levels becoming the norm. Elevated glucose levels damage blood vessels (atherosclerosis) and decrease neurotransmitter function. The result is moodiness and anxiety.

Action Step: 1. Replace refined carbohydrates with: ● Quinoa, brown rice, oats, buckwheat, millet, wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta ● ↓ high sugar foods:  White bread, white pasta and white rice, pastries, confectionery, and sugary fizzy drinks ● Avoid stimulants which raise our blood sugar levels:  Coffee and alcohol ● Normalize blood sugar with our Mini-Fast with Bone Broth Diet (5) or a whole-foods, low-glycemic diet. (6) 2. Eat Healthy Fats Alternatively, the brain can convert fat to energy (20 gm/d) in the form of ketone bodies. “Healthy” fats restore and renew brain cells (neurons) and brain function. A primary exogenous source of ketone bodies is medium chain triglycerides (MCT) found in coconut oil. (7) 60 % of the brain is fat. (8)  25% of that is docosahexaenoic acid or DHA. As DHA is considered “essential,” i.e., diet-derived., omega 3 fatty acids in doses ranging from 1-4 grams/day provides the brain with more than enough DHA.

DHA rich foods include fish, liver, and brains. Coconut oil is a rich source of DHA. DHA synthesizes neurotransmitters ensuring the smooth functioning of the brain. Adequate levels are linked verbal fluency and learning. Diminished levels of DHA results in memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Improvement is seen with doses as low as 900 mg/day. A good proxy measure of the Omega3/Omega 6 ratio is c-Reactive Protein (cRP). A normal range is 0-4.9 mg/dL. Optimally we like to see cRP <1.0 mg/dL. Action Steps: Increase: ● Sardines, Anchovies, Mackerel, Herring and Wild Salmon ● Flaxseeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds and walnuts ● Extra-virgin olive oil, avocados, whole eggs, nuts, and seeds. Avoid: Hydrogenated vegetable fats in processed foods such as shop-bought cakes and biscuits, hard margarine, takeaways, pastry, pies and fried foods.

  3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep

Sleep lays the groundwork for new mental insights, is needed for creativity, memory, improved physical performance, and aids in the growth of brain-synaptic connections. Sleep deprivation results in decreased vitamin C, zinc and magnesium levels, and malfunctioning of our immune system lowering serotonin and melatonin. Sleep deprived individuals crave sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Action Step:

7 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night for optimal brain function. 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly. Vitamin D3 is essential for increased nerve growth in the brain. Vitamin D3 facilitates planning, processing information, and formation of new memories. Inadequate levels of Vitamin D3 result in poor brain function. 20 minutes of unblocked sun exposure adds 20,000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day. A normal measure of 25 OH Vitamin D. Normal ranges from 30-100 ng/ml. Our goal is at least 50-80 ng/ml.

Action Step:

High-quality supplementation will increase serum blood level by 8 ng/ml for every 1000 IU administered in 6-8 weeks time. 5. Get Your Gut In Order Our GI tract is considered our “second brain.” Gut bacteria transmit information to the brain via the vagus nerve. (9) The tenth cranial nerve runs from the brainstem to the nervous system of the GI tract. Gut health impacts brain function. Neurons (brain cells) populate the gut increasing serotonin. A damaged GI tract can alter mood due to diminished serotonin.  Processed foods destroy healthy microflora. Sugar breeds pathologic bacteria and yeast.

Action Steps: The 4 R Program

● Remove Inflammatory Foods o Infections, even low-grade infections, need to be treated with herbs, antiparasitic and medication, anti-fungal supplements, and or antibiotics. o Gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, and sugar. o Gastric irritants; alcohol, caffeine or drugs. ● Repair o Clean Whole Foods, Fermented foods o Add Omega 3 F.A. o Add Healing Herbs o L-glutamine, Zinc, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamins A, C, E, Slippery Elm, Aloe vera (10) ● Restore o Fermented Foods o Probiotics ● Replace o Digestive Enzymes o Himalayan Pink Salt

6. Maintain Adequate Methylation Methylation is the process of taking a single carbon and three hydrogens, known as a methyl group, and applying it to countless critical functions in the body such as: thinking, repairing DNA, turning on and off genes, fighting infections and getting rid of environmental toxins. (11) Methylation is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Malfunction of the methylation cycle is due to a diet deficient in B6, B12, Folate or due to a genetic variation. The result is an increase in homocysteine measured in the serum as greater than 10 umol/L. Normal Homocysteine ensures proper metabolism of neurotransmitters. It balances mood, cognition, maintains brain volume, and protects memory retention. Elevated homocysteine results in mental fogginess, brain atrophy, and peripheral neuropathy.

Action Steps: Eat: i. Wholemeal grains such as brown rice, brown pasta, brown bread and oats ii. Dark green leafy vegetables iii. Organic poultry and grass-fed beef iv. Organic dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, and milk (12) v. Pulses such as lentils and all types of beans vi. Nuts and seeds

7. Balance Your Hormones Traditionally steroidal hormones were thought of as peripherally generated. In 1990, Baulieu and Robel reported on the biosynthesis of steroidal hormones, produced via the same steroidogenic pathway as takes place in the peripheral glands, within the brain. (13) Designated ‘neurosteroids,’ these hormones accumulate in the brain independent of those supplied by peripheral endocrine glands. They have the same excitatory and inhibitory effects on neurons and are implicated in the control of behavioral activities.

The cerebrally generated hormones include: ● Pregnenolone ● Progesterone ● Allopregnanolone ● Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), (DHEA-S) ● Deoxycorticosterone ● Allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone Any disruption, even a mild one, of the cranial vault can lead to dysfunction of the neuro-steroidal pathway with resultant neurobehavioral changes. Symptoms may not be evident for 3-12 months post trauma and include: Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, psychosis, and suicidal ideation. 3 months Post TBI there is a 34% incidence of hormonal abnormalities. Diabetes Insipidus is present 8.6% of the time; hyperprolactinemia 4.3% of the time. At 12 months post-TBI panhypopituitarism is 30.3%. HGH deficiency is 20%. HGH deficiency manifests as: 1. Rapid weight gain 2. Excessive anxiety 3. Depression along 4. Deficits in: a. Attention b. Executive functioning c. Memory d. Emotion e. Cognition f. Mood Anxiety/Depression g. Poor overall physical health and quality of life HGH Replacement results in improvement in: 1. Cardiovascular Risk by reducing inflammatory cytokines IL-6, Il-1, 2. cRP, Homocysteine 3. Concentration 4. Memory 5. Depression 6. Anxiety 7. Fatigue 8. Lean body mass, skin thickness 9. Lumbar vertebral bone density 10. A 14.4 % decrease in adipose-tissue mass 8. 7 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 1. Do not smoke 2. Exercise at least 2.5 hours each week (14) 3. Limit TV watching to less than 7 hours a week 4. Consume a high antioxidant diet 5. Maintain BP <130/<85; Total Cholesterol <200 6. Limit alcohol to no more than one drink daily (15) 7. Maintain a Body Mass Index less than 25. 9. Exercise Exercise encourages the brain to work at its’ optimum capacity. (16) Nerve cells multiply. The brain releases neurotrophic factors-Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that benefits cognitive functions including learning. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, improves development and survival of neurons, decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, (17) and boosts mitochondrial function. High-intensity interval training is the most beneficial form of exercise. (18) 10. Lifetime Learning As we learn, the size and structure of our neurons and synapses change. Mind-training exercises keep the brain fit. Memory games, crossword puzzles, board games prevent atrophy and disuse. A famous 2014 study found that mild to moderate participation in ballroom dancing reduced the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Non-Dancers by 50 %(19)

The Extra Bonus Topic Covered previously in the August 2017 issue of Healthy Beginnings Magazine we described the judicious use of our “Big 6” Herbal Nutraceutical Supplements : (20) 1. Ceylon Cinnamon; 500-1000 mg./d 2. Chromium picolinate; 200-800 mcg/d 3. Berberine; 400 mg/d 4. Alpha Lipoic Acid; 200-400 mcg/d 5. Vanadium; 50-200 mg/d 6. Gymnema Sylvestre; 10-50 mg.

  We hope you have enjoyed reading about  10 Steps for Healthy Brain Function in Reno

  Dr. William Clearfield 

Address : 9550 S McCarran Blvd b, Reno, NV 89523 Phone : 775-359-1222 Fax : 888-977-3503 Email : doctrbil9@gmail.com Website : drclearfield.net

Website : drclearfield.net

More information hormone replacement

    References 1. DeMarco, B., What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?,” The Alzheimer’s Reading Room, Jan. 24, 2017, 2. http://ift.tt/2iRS7ME mentia.html 3. Alzheimer’s Association, “Know the 10 Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease,” http://ift.tt/29mmJAz 4. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, May 2, 2017; http://ift.tt/2iRS8jG 5. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, April 4, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGhrNH 6. Hyman, M., Alzheimer’s=Type 3 Diabetes, http://ift.tt/2iU0RSb 7. Irie, F., et al., “Enhanced risk for Alzheimer disease in persons with type 2 diabetes and APOE (var epsilon)4: The Cardiovascular Health Study Cognition Study,” Arch Neurol 2008; 65(1):89-93. 8. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, February 1, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGIHLP 9. The Scoop On Poop: 13 Things You Should Know About Your .., http://ift.tt/2iSbipF (accessed September 11, 2017). 10. Clearfield, W., Patient Mysteries: Are You Thyroid Deficient? – Healthy .., http://ift.tt/2zHz3se (accessed September 11, 2017). 11. Cohen, S., http://ift.tt/2hpACmv September 25, 2017. 12. Horizon Organic Holding Corp (hcow) Ipo – Nasdaq.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zFM45F 13. Baulieu E-E, Robel P. Neuroactive steroids, a new brain function? The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 1990;37:395–403 14. 7 Ways To Improve Memory – Psst! Ph, http://ift.tt/2iSkNVG (accessed September 11, 2017). 15. 9 Ways To Improve Your Brain Function – Mercola.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zDRd04 16. http://ift.tt/2iRP1Iq 17. http://ift.tt/1irrGc8 18. Stephen H. Boutcher, High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise and Fat Loss, J Obes. 2011; 2011: Published online 2010 Nov 24. doi: 19. McKeef, T. “Shall We Dance,” Alzheimer’s Takes A Spin With Ballroom Dancing,” http://ift.tt/2hqIcNI 1/16/2014 20. Clearfield, W., Can Diabetes Be Reversed? Reducing Insulin Resistance Naturally, Healthy Beginnings Magazine, August 2017: http://ift.tt/2zCs1qW

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10​ ​Steps​ ​for​ ​Healthy​ ​Brain​ ​Function in Reno

10​ ​Steps​ ​for​ ​Healthy​ ​Brain​ ​Function in Reno

Hey Reno, Do you want a Healthy Brain Function?

Did you know you can delay and possibly reverse Alzheimer’s disease and create a healthy brain ?

Alzheimers Disease and Healthy Brain Function For Reno NV

Here is a story about a man that was 6 feet, 3 inches tall, 295 pounds of jiggly fat, Teddy is our larger than life, gregarious, fun patient. Everything he does is big. His hands are big; his shoes are big, a size 13. He drives a big old 1978 Lincoln Continental and man can he eat. A side of beef to Teddy is a snack.

Two weeks ago, at midnight, Teddy called in a panic. He’d miscalculated the depth of his garage and drove the Lincoln through the back wall into the kitchen. When I got there, Teddy was pacing back and forth trampling over electric wires exposed from where the formerly built in oven resided. He was disheveled and glassy-eyed.

“How?, How?, How? ” Teddy asked over and over. “Drinking,” I asked.  Teddy shook his head no. From this I knew. In our 25 year association, I’d never seen Teddy even look at anything alcoholic. Teddy was (rightly so) visibly upset.

“Hurt?,” I asked. “Don’t worry about this,” I said pointing to the tangled mess of bricks, hood ornament, and wrecked appliances. “This is fixable.” Teddy shook his head, pointing to his brain. “I’ve got a screw loose, I don’t think I have a brain that’s healthy ” he said.

“This is news,” I asked. “You’ve always been a bit of a fashlepta crank, crazy person.”

“You don’t understand,” he said. “Last week I put the car keys in the freezer. I went to the market and ended up way out in the desert. I don’t even know how I got there. I dumped coffee grounds into the washing machine.  What kind of functioning healthy brain is that?”

I opened the freezer door and peered in.  “No keys in here, “ I said. “Just this.” I pulled out three plastic cups filled with a straw-colored liquid.

“Iced tea,” Teddy said. He took a hammer out of a drawer and smashed one cup on the counter, and slurped the melting tea out of the broken plastic container.

“You are a little crazy,” I said, regretting it immediately. Teddy began to cry.  “I’m losing it,” he said. “I have Old Timer’s Disease, don’t I?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I said. “Maybe. Or just a little dementia. Happens to all of us.”

“What’s the difference?”

“Dementia affects memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. (1) Are you doing any of these?:”

1. Subtle short-term memory changes. 2. Difficulty finding the right words. 3. Mood changes. 4. Apathy. 5. Difficulty in completing routine tasks. Difficulty in following storylines. 6. Confusion. A failing sense of direction.

“Some,” he said,” “And Old Timer’s?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I corrected him, “is a type of dementia leading to memory, thinking and behavioral issues. Alzheimer’s is progressive and unfortunately, fatal. Any of this sound like you?” (2)

1. Memory loss that disrupts day to day living. They misplace everyday items. 2. Planning and problem-solving difficulties. Concentration issues. 3. An inability to complete simple tasks. The patient withdraws from activities. 4. Confusion as to time and place. New onset of poor judgment. 5. Difficulty with visual images, reading comprehension, or judging distances. 6. New difficulties following or joining conversations.

“How do I know if it’s just old age-related issues,” Teddy asked

“What can I do,” Teddy asked. “At least ten things,” I said. “Only ten,” Teddy asked. “I’ll throw in an extra,“ I said.

10 Steps to a Healthy Brain

1. Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced 2. Eat Healthy Fats 3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly 5. Get Your Gut In Order 6. Maintain Adequate Methylation 7. Balance Your Hormones 8. 6 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 9. Exercise 10. Lifetime Learning

Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced

In a previous article, (4) we made the case that, just as the presence of the police is not the cause, but the effect of burglaries, high blood sugar is not the cause, but the effect of poorly functioning insulin. Know as insulin resistance, like an alcoholic who needs more and more booze to get the same “high,” when we bombard our body with too much sugar, in the form of sugar itself, or simple carbohydrates, we develop an immunity of sorts to insulin’s effect. The result is persistent hyperglycemia or diabetes. The downstream effect of “insulin” resistance is brain “starvation. “ The brain atrophies, resulting in impaired function, memory, speech, movement, and personality loss.  Continually feeding refined foods yields increased glucose levels becoming the norm. Elevated glucose levels damage blood vessels (atherosclerosis) and decrease neurotransmitter function. The result is moodiness and anxiety.

Action Step: 1. Replace refined carbohydrates with: ● Quinoa, brown rice, oats, buckwheat, millet, wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta ● ↓ high sugar foods:  White bread, white pasta and white rice, pastries, confectionery, and sugary fizzy drinks ● Avoid stimulants which raise our blood sugar levels:  Coffee and alcohol ● Normalize blood sugar with our Mini-Fast with Bone Broth Diet (5) or a whole-foods, low-glycemic diet. (6) 2. Eat Healthy Fats Alternatively, the brain can convert fat to energy (20 gm/d) in the form of ketone bodies. “Healthy” fats restore and renew brain cells (neurons) and brain function. A primary exogenous source of ketone bodies is medium chain triglycerides (MCT) found in coconut oil. (7) 60 % of the brain is fat. (8)  25% of that is docosahexaenoic acid or DHA. As DHA is considered “essential,” i.e., diet-derived., omega 3 fatty acids in doses ranging from 1-4 grams/day provides the brain with more than enough DHA.

DHA rich foods include fish, liver, and brains. Coconut oil is a rich source of DHA. DHA synthesizes neurotransmitters ensuring the smooth functioning of the brain. Adequate levels are linked verbal fluency and learning. Diminished levels of DHA results in memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Improvement is seen with doses as low as 900 mg/day. A good proxy measure of the Omega3/Omega 6 ratio is c-Reactive Protein (cRP). A normal range is 0-4.9 mg/dL. Optimally we like to see cRP <1.0 mg/dL. Action Steps: Increase: ● Sardines, Anchovies, Mackerel, Herring and Wild Salmon ● Flaxseeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds and walnuts ● Extra-virgin olive oil, avocados, whole eggs, nuts, and seeds. Avoid: Hydrogenated vegetable fats in processed foods such as shop-bought cakes and biscuits, hard margarine, takeaways, pastry, pies and fried foods.

  3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep

Sleep lays the groundwork for new mental insights, is needed for creativity, memory, improved physical performance, and aids in the growth of brain-synaptic connections. Sleep deprivation results in decreased vitamin C, zinc and magnesium levels, and malfunctioning of our immune system lowering serotonin and melatonin. Sleep deprived individuals crave sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Action Step:

7 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night for optimal brain function. 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly. Vitamin D3 is essential for increased nerve growth in the brain. Vitamin D3 facilitates planning, processing information, and formation of new memories. Inadequate levels of Vitamin D3 result in poor brain function. 20 minutes of unblocked sun exposure adds 20,000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day. A normal measure of 25 OH Vitamin D. Normal ranges from 30-100 ng/ml. Our goal is at least 50-80 ng/ml.

Action Step:

High-quality supplementation will increase serum blood level by 8 ng/ml for every 1000 IU administered in 6-8 weeks time. 5. Get Your Gut In Order Our GI tract is considered our “second brain.” Gut bacteria transmit information to the brain via the vagus nerve. (9) The tenth cranial nerve runs from the brainstem to the nervous system of the GI tract. Gut health impacts brain function. Neurons (brain cells) populate the gut increasing serotonin. A damaged GI tract can alter mood due to diminished serotonin.  Processed foods destroy healthy microflora. Sugar breeds pathologic bacteria and yeast.

Action Steps: The 4 R Program

● Remove Inflammatory Foods o Infections, even low-grade infections, need to be treated with herbs, antiparasitic and medication, anti-fungal supplements, and or antibiotics. o Gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, and sugar. o Gastric irritants; alcohol, caffeine or drugs. ● Repair o Clean Whole Foods, Fermented foods o Add Omega 3 F.A. o Add Healing Herbs o L-glutamine, Zinc, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamins A, C, E, Slippery Elm, Aloe vera (10) ● Restore o Fermented Foods o Probiotics ● Replace o Digestive Enzymes o Himalayan Pink Salt

6. Maintain Adequate Methylation Methylation is the process of taking a single carbon and three hydrogens, known as a methyl group, and applying it to countless critical functions in the body such as: thinking, repairing DNA, turning on and off genes, fighting infections and getting rid of environmental toxins. (11) Methylation is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Malfunction of the methylation cycle is due to a diet deficient in B6, B12, Folate or due to a genetic variation. The result is an increase in homocysteine measured in the serum as greater than 10 umol/L. Normal Homocysteine ensures proper metabolism of neurotransmitters. It balances mood, cognition, maintains brain volume, and protects memory retention. Elevated homocysteine results in mental fogginess, brain atrophy, and peripheral neuropathy.

Action Steps: Eat: i. Wholemeal grains such as brown rice, brown pasta, brown bread and oats ii. Dark green leafy vegetables iii. Organic poultry and grass-fed beef iv. Organic dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, and milk (12) v. Pulses such as lentils and all types of beans vi. Nuts and seeds

7. Balance Your Hormones Traditionally steroidal hormones were thought of as peripherally generated. In 1990, Baulieu and Robel reported on the biosynthesis of steroidal hormones, produced via the same steroidogenic pathway as takes place in the peripheral glands, within the brain. (13) Designated ‘neurosteroids,’ these hormones accumulate in the brain independent of those supplied by peripheral endocrine glands. They have the same excitatory and inhibitory effects on neurons and are implicated in the control of behavioral activities.

The cerebrally generated hormones include: ● Pregnenolone ● Progesterone ● Allopregnanolone ● Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), (DHEA-S) ● Deoxycorticosterone ● Allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone Any disruption, even a mild one, of the cranial vault can lead to dysfunction of the neuro-steroidal pathway with resultant neurobehavioral changes. Symptoms may not be evident for 3-12 months post trauma and include: Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, psychosis, and suicidal ideation. 3 months Post TBI there is a 34% incidence of hormonal abnormalities. Diabetes Insipidus is present 8.6% of the time; hyperprolactinemia 4.3% of the time. At 12 months post-TBI panhypopituitarism is 30.3%. HGH deficiency is 20%. HGH deficiency manifests as: 1. Rapid weight gain 2. Excessive anxiety 3. Depression along 4. Deficits in: a. Attention b. Executive functioning c. Memory d. Emotion e. Cognition f. Mood Anxiety/Depression g. Poor overall physical health and quality of life HGH Replacement results in improvement in: 1. Cardiovascular Risk by reducing inflammatory cytokines IL-6, Il-1, 2. cRP, Homocysteine 3. Concentration 4. Memory 5. Depression 6. Anxiety 7. Fatigue 8. Lean body mass, skin thickness 9. Lumbar vertebral bone density 10. A 14.4 % decrease in adipose-tissue mass 8. 7 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 1. Do not smoke 2. Exercise at least 2.5 hours each week (14) 3. Limit TV watching to less than 7 hours a week 4. Consume a high antioxidant diet 5. Maintain BP <130/<85; Total Cholesterol <200 6. Limit alcohol to no more than one drink daily (15) 7. Maintain a Body Mass Index less than 25. 9. Exercise Exercise encourages the brain to work at its’ optimum capacity. (16) Nerve cells multiply. The brain releases neurotrophic factors-Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that benefits cognitive functions including learning. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, improves development and survival of neurons, decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, (17) and boosts mitochondrial function. High-intensity interval training is the most beneficial form of exercise. (18) 10. Lifetime Learning As we learn, the size and structure of our neurons and synapses change. Mind-training exercises keep the brain fit. Memory games, crossword puzzles, board games prevent atrophy and disuse. A famous 2014 study found that mild to moderate participation in ballroom dancing reduced the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Non-Dancers by 50 %(19)

The Extra Bonus Topic Covered previously in the August 2017 issue of Healthy Beginnings Magazine we described the judicious use of our “Big 6” Herbal Nutraceutical Supplements : (20) 1. Ceylon Cinnamon; 500-1000 mg./d 2. Chromium picolinate; 200-800 mcg/d 3. Berberine; 400 mg/d 4. Alpha Lipoic Acid; 200-400 mcg/d 5. Vanadium; 50-200 mg/d 6. Gymnema Sylvestre; 10-50 mg.

  We hope you have enjoyed reading about  10 Steps for Healthy Brain Function in Reno

  Dr. William Clearfield 

Address : 9550 S McCarran Blvd b, Reno, NV 89523 Phone : 775-359-1222 Fax : 888-977-3503 Email : doctrbil9@gmail.com Website : drclearfield.net

Website : drclearfield.net

More information hormone replacement

    References 1. DeMarco, B., What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?,” The Alzheimer’s Reading Room, Jan. 24, 2017, 2. http://ift.tt/2iRS7ME mentia.html 3. Alzheimer’s Association, “Know the 10 Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease,” http://ift.tt/29mmJAz 4. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, May 2, 2017; http://ift.tt/2iRS8jG 5. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, April 4, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGhrNH 6. Hyman, M., Alzheimer’s=Type 3 Diabetes, http://ift.tt/2iU0RSb 7. Irie, F., et al., “Enhanced risk for Alzheimer disease in persons with type 2 diabetes and APOE (var epsilon)4: The Cardiovascular Health Study Cognition Study,” Arch Neurol 2008; 65(1):89-93. 8. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, February 1, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGIHLP 9. The Scoop On Poop: 13 Things You Should Know About Your .., http://ift.tt/2iSbipF (accessed September 11, 2017). 10. Clearfield, W., Patient Mysteries: Are You Thyroid Deficient? – Healthy .., http://ift.tt/2zHz3se (accessed September 11, 2017). 11. Cohen, S., http://ift.tt/2hpACmv September 25, 2017. 12. Horizon Organic Holding Corp (hcow) Ipo – Nasdaq.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zFM45F 13. Baulieu E-E, Robel P. Neuroactive steroids, a new brain function? The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 1990;37:395–403 14. 7 Ways To Improve Memory – Psst! Ph, http://ift.tt/2iSkNVG (accessed September 11, 2017). 15. 9 Ways To Improve Your Brain Function – Mercola.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zDRd04 16. http://ift.tt/2iRP1Iq 17. http://ift.tt/1irrGc8 18. Stephen H. Boutcher, High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise and Fat Loss, J Obes. 2011; 2011: Published online 2010 Nov 24. doi: 19. McKeef, T. “Shall We Dance,” Alzheimer’s Takes A Spin With Ballroom Dancing,” http://ift.tt/2hqIcNI 1/16/2014 20. Clearfield, W., Can Diabetes Be Reversed? Reducing Insulin Resistance Naturally, Healthy Beginnings Magazine, August 2017: http://ift.tt/2zCs1qW

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Hey Reno, Do you want a Healthy Brain Function?

Did you know you can delay and possibly reverse Alzheimer’s disease and create a healthy brain ?

Alzheimers Disease and Healthy Brain Function For Reno NV

Here is a story about a man that was 6 feet, 3 inches tall, 295 pounds of jiggly fat, Teddy is our larger than life, gregarious, fun patient. Everything he does is big. His hands are big; his shoes are big, a size 13. He drives a big old 1978 Lincoln Continental and man can he eat. A side of beef to Teddy is a snack.

Two weeks ago, at midnight, Teddy called in a panic. He’d miscalculated the depth of his garage and drove the Lincoln through the back wall into the kitchen. When I got there, Teddy was pacing back and forth trampling over electric wires exposed from where the formerly built in oven resided. He was disheveled and glassy-eyed.

“How?, How?, How? ” Teddy asked over and over. “Drinking,” I asked.  Teddy shook his head no. From this I knew. In our 25 year association, I’d never seen Teddy even look at anything alcoholic. Teddy was (rightly so) visibly upset.

“Hurt?,” I asked. “Don’t worry about this,” I said pointing to the tangled mess of bricks, hood ornament, and wrecked appliances. “This is fixable.” Teddy shook his head, pointing to his brain. “I’ve got a screw loose, I don’t think I have a brain that’s healthy ” he said.

“This is news,” I asked. “You’ve always been a bit of a fashlepta crank, crazy person.”

“You don’t understand,” he said. “Last week I put the car keys in the freezer. I went to the market and ended up way out in the desert. I don’t even know how I got there. I dumped coffee grounds into the washing machine.  What kind of functioning healthy brain is that?”

I opened the freezer door and peered in.  “No keys in here, “ I said. “Just this.” I pulled out three plastic cups filled with a straw-colored liquid.

“Iced tea,” Teddy said. He took a hammer out of a drawer and smashed one cup on the counter, and slurped the melting tea out of the broken plastic container.

“You are a little crazy,” I said, regretting it immediately. Teddy began to cry.  “I’m losing it,” he said. “I have Old Timer’s Disease, don’t I?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I said. “Maybe. Or just a little dementia. Happens to all of us.”

“What’s the difference?”

“Dementia affects memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. (1) Are you doing any of these?:”

1. Subtle short-term memory changes. 2. Difficulty finding the right words. 3. Mood changes. 4. Apathy. 5. Difficulty in completing routine tasks. Difficulty in following storylines. 6. Confusion. A failing sense of direction.

“Some,” he said,” “And Old Timer’s?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I corrected him, “is a type of dementia leading to memory, thinking and behavioral issues. Alzheimer’s is progressive and unfortunately, fatal. Any of this sound like you?” (2)

1. Memory loss that disrupts day to day living. They misplace everyday items. 2. Planning and problem-solving difficulties. Concentration issues. 3. An inability to complete simple tasks. The patient withdraws from activities. 4. Confusion as to time and place. New onset of poor judgment. 5. Difficulty with visual images, reading comprehension, or judging distances. 6. New difficulties following or joining conversations.

“How do I know if it’s just old age-related issues,” Teddy asked

“What can I do,” Teddy asked. “At least ten things,” I said. “Only ten,” Teddy asked. “I’ll throw in an extra,“ I said.

10 Steps to a Healthy Brain

1. Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced 2. Eat Healthy Fats 3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly 5. Get Your Gut In Order 6. Maintain Adequate Methylation 7. Balance Your Hormones 8. 6 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 9. Exercise 10. Lifetime Learning

Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced

In a previous article, (4) we made the case that, just as the presence of the police is not the cause, but the effect of burglaries, high blood sugar is not the cause, but the effect of poorly functioning insulin. Know as insulin resistance, like an alcoholic who needs more and more booze to get the same “high,” when we bombard our body with too much sugar, in the form of sugar itself, or simple carbohydrates, we develop an immunity of sorts to insulin’s effect. The result is persistent hyperglycemia or diabetes. The downstream effect of “insulin” resistance is brain “starvation. “ The brain atrophies, resulting in impaired function, memory, speech, movement, and personality loss.  Continually feeding refined foods yields increased glucose levels becoming the norm. Elevated glucose levels damage blood vessels (atherosclerosis) and decrease neurotransmitter function. The result is moodiness and anxiety.

Action Step: 1. Replace refined carbohydrates with: ● Quinoa, brown rice, oats, buckwheat, millet, wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta ● ↓ high sugar foods:  White bread, white pasta and white rice, pastries, confectionery, and sugary fizzy drinks ● Avoid stimulants which raise our blood sugar levels:  Coffee and alcohol ● Normalize blood sugar with our Mini-Fast with Bone Broth Diet (5) or a whole-foods, low-glycemic diet. (6) 2. Eat Healthy Fats Alternatively, the brain can convert fat to energy (20 gm/d) in the form of ketone bodies. “Healthy” fats restore and renew brain cells (neurons) and brain function. A primary exogenous source of ketone bodies is medium chain triglycerides (MCT) found in coconut oil. (7) 60 % of the brain is fat. (8)  25% of that is docosahexaenoic acid or DHA. As DHA is considered “essential,” i.e., diet-derived., omega 3 fatty acids in doses ranging from 1-4 grams/day provides the brain with more than enough DHA.

DHA rich foods include fish, liver, and brains. Coconut oil is a rich source of DHA. DHA synthesizes neurotransmitters ensuring the smooth functioning of the brain. Adequate levels are linked verbal fluency and learning. Diminished levels of DHA results in memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Improvement is seen with doses as low as 900 mg/day. A good proxy measure of the Omega3/Omega 6 ratio is c-Reactive Protein (cRP). A normal range is 0-4.9 mg/dL. Optimally we like to see cRP <1.0 mg/dL. Action Steps: Increase: ● Sardines, Anchovies, Mackerel, Herring and Wild Salmon ● Flaxseeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds and walnuts ● Extra-virgin olive oil, avocados, whole eggs, nuts, and seeds. Avoid: Hydrogenated vegetable fats in processed foods such as shop-bought cakes and biscuits, hard margarine, takeaways, pastry, pies and fried foods.

  3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep

Sleep lays the groundwork for new mental insights, is needed for creativity, memory, improved physical performance, and aids in the growth of brain-synaptic connections. Sleep deprivation results in decreased vitamin C, zinc and magnesium levels, and malfunctioning of our immune system lowering serotonin and melatonin. Sleep deprived individuals crave sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Action Step:

7 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night for optimal brain function. 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly. Vitamin D3 is essential for increased nerve growth in the brain. Vitamin D3 facilitates planning, processing information, and formation of new memories. Inadequate levels of Vitamin D3 result in poor brain function. 20 minutes of unblocked sun exposure adds 20,000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day. A normal measure of 25 OH Vitamin D. Normal ranges from 30-100 ng/ml. Our goal is at least 50-80 ng/ml.

Action Step:

High-quality supplementation will increase serum blood level by 8 ng/ml for every 1000 IU administered in 6-8 weeks time. 5. Get Your Gut In Order Our GI tract is considered our “second brain.” Gut bacteria transmit information to the brain via the vagus nerve. (9) The tenth cranial nerve runs from the brainstem to the nervous system of the GI tract. Gut health impacts brain function. Neurons (brain cells) populate the gut increasing serotonin. A damaged GI tract can alter mood due to diminished serotonin.  Processed foods destroy healthy microflora. Sugar breeds pathologic bacteria and yeast.

Action Steps: The 4 R Program

● Remove Inflammatory Foods o Infections, even low-grade infections, need to be treated with herbs, antiparasitic and medication, anti-fungal supplements, and or antibiotics. o Gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, and sugar. o Gastric irritants; alcohol, caffeine or drugs. ● Repair o Clean Whole Foods, Fermented foods o Add Omega 3 F.A. o Add Healing Herbs o L-glutamine, Zinc, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamins A, C, E, Slippery Elm, Aloe vera (10) ● Restore o Fermented Foods o Probiotics ● Replace o Digestive Enzymes o Himalayan Pink Salt

6. Maintain Adequate Methylation Methylation is the process of taking a single carbon and three hydrogens, known as a methyl group, and applying it to countless critical functions in the body such as: thinking, repairing DNA, turning on and off genes, fighting infections and getting rid of environmental toxins. (11) Methylation is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Malfunction of the methylation cycle is due to a diet deficient in B6, B12, Folate or due to a genetic variation. The result is an increase in homocysteine measured in the serum as greater than 10 umol/L. Normal Homocysteine ensures proper metabolism of neurotransmitters. It balances mood, cognition, maintains brain volume, and protects memory retention. Elevated homocysteine results in mental fogginess, brain atrophy, and peripheral neuropathy.

Action Steps: Eat: i. Wholemeal grains such as brown rice, brown pasta, brown bread and oats ii. Dark green leafy vegetables iii. Organic poultry and grass-fed beef iv. Organic dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, and milk (12) v. Pulses such as lentils and all types of beans vi. Nuts and seeds

7. Balance Your Hormones Traditionally steroidal hormones were thought of as peripherally generated. In 1990, Baulieu and Robel reported on the biosynthesis of steroidal hormones, produced via the same steroidogenic pathway as takes place in the peripheral glands, within the brain. (13) Designated ‘neurosteroids,’ these hormones accumulate in the brain independent of those supplied by peripheral endocrine glands. They have the same excitatory and inhibitory effects on neurons and are implicated in the control of behavioral activities.

The cerebrally generated hormones include: ● Pregnenolone ● Progesterone ● Allopregnanolone ● Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), (DHEA-S) ● Deoxycorticosterone ● Allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone Any disruption, even a mild one, of the cranial vault can lead to dysfunction of the neuro-steroidal pathway with resultant neurobehavioral changes. Symptoms may not be evident for 3-12 months post trauma and include: Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, psychosis, and suicidal ideation. 3 months Post TBI there is a 34% incidence of hormonal abnormalities. Diabetes Insipidus is present 8.6% of the time; hyperprolactinemia 4.3% of the time. At 12 months post-TBI panhypopituitarism is 30.3%. HGH deficiency is 20%. HGH deficiency manifests as: 1. Rapid weight gain 2. Excessive anxiety 3. Depression along 4. Deficits in: a. Attention b. Executive functioning c. Memory d. Emotion e. Cognition f. Mood Anxiety/Depression g. Poor overall physical health and quality of life HGH Replacement results in improvement in: 1. Cardiovascular Risk by reducing inflammatory cytokines IL-6, Il-1, 2. cRP, Homocysteine 3. Concentration 4. Memory 5. Depression 6. Anxiety 7. Fatigue 8. Lean body mass, skin thickness 9. Lumbar vertebral bone density 10. A 14.4 % decrease in adipose-tissue mass 8. 7 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 1. Do not smoke 2. Exercise at least 2.5 hours each week (14) 3. Limit TV watching to less than 7 hours a week 4. Consume a high antioxidant diet 5. Maintain BP <130/<85; Total Cholesterol <200 6. Limit alcohol to no more than one drink daily (15) 7. Maintain a Body Mass Index less than 25. 9. Exercise Exercise encourages the brain to work at its’ optimum capacity. (16) Nerve cells multiply. The brain releases neurotrophic factors-Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that benefits cognitive functions including learning. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, improves development and survival of neurons, decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, (17) and boosts mitochondrial function. High-intensity interval training is the most beneficial form of exercise. (18) 10. Lifetime Learning As we learn, the size and structure of our neurons and synapses change. Mind-training exercises keep the brain fit. Memory games, crossword puzzles, board games prevent atrophy and disuse. A famous 2014 study found that mild to moderate participation in ballroom dancing reduced the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Non-Dancers by 50 %(19)

The Extra Bonus Topic Covered previously in the August 2017 issue of Healthy Beginnings Magazine we described the judicious use of our “Big 6” Herbal Nutraceutical Supplements : (20) 1. Ceylon Cinnamon; 500-1000 mg./d 2. Chromium picolinate; 200-800 mcg/d 3. Berberine; 400 mg/d 4. Alpha Lipoic Acid; 200-400 mcg/d 5. Vanadium; 50-200 mg/d 6. Gymnema Sylvestre; 10-50 mg.

  We hope you have enjoyed reading about  10 Steps for Healthy Brain Function in Reno

  Dr. William Clearfield 

Address : 9550 S McCarran Blvd b, Reno, NV 89523 Phone : 775-359-1222 Fax : 888-977-3503 Email : doctrbil9@gmail.com Website : drclearfield.net

Website : drclearfield.net

More information hormone replacement

    References 1. DeMarco, B., What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?,” The Alzheimer’s Reading Room, Jan. 24, 2017, 2. http://ift.tt/2iRS7ME mentia.html 3. Alzheimer’s Association, “Know the 10 Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease,” http://ift.tt/29mmJAz 4. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, May 2, 2017; http://ift.tt/2iRS8jG 5. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, April 4, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGhrNH 6. Hyman, M., Alzheimer’s=Type 3 Diabetes, http://ift.tt/2iU0RSb 7. Irie, F., et al., “Enhanced risk for Alzheimer disease in persons with type 2 diabetes and APOE (var epsilon)4: The Cardiovascular Health Study Cognition Study,” Arch Neurol 2008; 65(1):89-93. 8. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, February 1, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGIHLP 9. The Scoop On Poop: 13 Things You Should Know About Your .., http://ift.tt/2iSbipF (accessed September 11, 2017). 10. Clearfield, W., Patient Mysteries: Are You Thyroid Deficient? – Healthy .., http://ift.tt/2zHz3se (accessed September 11, 2017). 11. Cohen, S., http://ift.tt/2hpACmv September 25, 2017. 12. Horizon Organic Holding Corp (hcow) Ipo – Nasdaq.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zFM45F 13. Baulieu E-E, Robel P. Neuroactive steroids, a new brain function? The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 1990;37:395–403 14. 7 Ways To Improve Memory – Psst! Ph, http://ift.tt/2iSkNVG (accessed September 11, 2017). 15. 9 Ways To Improve Your Brain Function – Mercola.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zDRd04 16. http://ift.tt/2iRP1Iq 17. http://ift.tt/1irrGc8 18. Stephen H. Boutcher, High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise and Fat Loss, J Obes. 2011; 2011: Published online 2010 Nov 24. doi: 19. McKeef, T. “Shall We Dance,” Alzheimer’s Takes A Spin With Ballroom Dancing,” http://ift.tt/2hqIcNI 1/16/2014 20. Clearfield, W., Can Diabetes Be Reversed? Reducing Insulin Resistance Naturally, Healthy Beginnings Magazine, August 2017: http://ift.tt/2zCs1qW

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10​ ​Steps​ ​for​ ​Healthy​ ​Brain​ ​Function in Reno

10​ ​Steps​ ​for​ ​Healthy​ ​Brain​ ​Function in Reno

Hey Reno, Do you want a Healthy Brain Function?

Did you know you can delay and possibly reverse Alzheimer’s disease and create a healthy brain ?

Alzheimers Disease and Healthy Brain Function For Reno NV

Here is a story about a man that was 6 feet, 3 inches tall, 295 pounds of jiggly fat, Teddy is our larger than life, gregarious, fun patient. Everything he does is big. His hands are big; his shoes are big, a size 13. He drives a big old 1978 Lincoln Continental and man can he eat. A side of beef to Teddy is a snack.

Two weeks ago, at midnight, Teddy called in a panic. He’d miscalculated the depth of his garage and drove the Lincoln through the back wall into the kitchen. When I got there, Teddy was pacing back and forth trampling over electric wires exposed from where the formerly built in oven resided. He was disheveled and glassy-eyed.

“How?, How?, How? ” Teddy asked over and over. “Drinking,” I asked.  Teddy shook his head no. From this I knew. In our 25 year association, I’d never seen Teddy even look at anything alcoholic. Teddy was (rightly so) visibly upset.

“Hurt?,” I asked. “Don’t worry about this,” I said pointing to the tangled mess of bricks, hood ornament, and wrecked appliances. “This is fixable.” Teddy shook his head, pointing to his brain. “I’ve got a screw loose, I don’t think I have a brain that’s healthy ” he said.

“This is news,” I asked. “You’ve always been a bit of a fashlepta crank, crazy person.”

“You don’t understand,” he said. “Last week I put the car keys in the freezer. I went to the market and ended up way out in the desert. I don’t even know how I got there. I dumped coffee grounds into the washing machine.  What kind of functioning healthy brain is that?”

I opened the freezer door and peered in.  “No keys in here, “ I said. “Just this.” I pulled out three plastic cups filled with a straw-colored liquid.

“Iced tea,” Teddy said. He took a hammer out of a drawer and smashed one cup on the counter, and slurped the melting tea out of the broken plastic container.

“You are a little crazy,” I said, regretting it immediately. Teddy began to cry.  “I’m losing it,” he said. “I have Old Timer’s Disease, don’t I?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I said. “Maybe. Or just a little dementia. Happens to all of us.”

“What’s the difference?”

“Dementia affects memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. (1) Are you doing any of these?:”

1. Subtle short-term memory changes. 2. Difficulty finding the right words. 3. Mood changes. 4. Apathy. 5. Difficulty in completing routine tasks. Difficulty in following storylines. 6. Confusion. A failing sense of direction.

“Some,” he said,” “And Old Timer’s?”

“Alzheimer’s,” I corrected him, “is a type of dementia leading to memory, thinking and behavioral issues. Alzheimer’s is progressive and unfortunately, fatal. Any of this sound like you?” (2)

1. Memory loss that disrupts day to day living. They misplace everyday items. 2. Planning and problem-solving difficulties. Concentration issues. 3. An inability to complete simple tasks. The patient withdraws from activities. 4. Confusion as to time and place. New onset of poor judgment. 5. Difficulty with visual images, reading comprehension, or judging distances. 6. New difficulties following or joining conversations.

“How do I know if it’s just old age-related issues,” Teddy asked

“What can I do,” Teddy asked. “At least ten things,” I said. “Only ten,” Teddy asked. “I’ll throw in an extra,“ I said.

10 Steps to a Healthy Brain

1. Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced 2. Eat Healthy Fats 3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly 5. Get Your Gut In Order 6. Maintain Adequate Methylation 7. Balance Your Hormones 8. 6 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 9. Exercise 10. Lifetime Learning

Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced

In a previous article, (4) we made the case that, just as the presence of the police is not the cause, but the effect of burglaries, high blood sugar is not the cause, but the effect of poorly functioning insulin. Know as insulin resistance, like an alcoholic who needs more and more booze to get the same “high,” when we bombard our body with too much sugar, in the form of sugar itself, or simple carbohydrates, we develop an immunity of sorts to insulin’s effect. The result is persistent hyperglycemia or diabetes. The downstream effect of “insulin” resistance is brain “starvation. “ The brain atrophies, resulting in impaired function, memory, speech, movement, and personality loss.  Continually feeding refined foods yields increased glucose levels becoming the norm. Elevated glucose levels damage blood vessels (atherosclerosis) and decrease neurotransmitter function. The result is moodiness and anxiety.

Action Step: 1. Replace refined carbohydrates with: ● Quinoa, brown rice, oats, buckwheat, millet, wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta ● ↓ high sugar foods:  White bread, white pasta and white rice, pastries, confectionery, and sugary fizzy drinks ● Avoid stimulants which raise our blood sugar levels:  Coffee and alcohol ● Normalize blood sugar with our Mini-Fast with Bone Broth Diet (5) or a whole-foods, low-glycemic diet. (6) 2. Eat Healthy Fats Alternatively, the brain can convert fat to energy (20 gm/d) in the form of ketone bodies. “Healthy” fats restore and renew brain cells (neurons) and brain function. A primary exogenous source of ketone bodies is medium chain triglycerides (MCT) found in coconut oil. (7) 60 % of the brain is fat. (8)  25% of that is docosahexaenoic acid or DHA. As DHA is considered “essential,” i.e., diet-derived., omega 3 fatty acids in doses ranging from 1-4 grams/day provides the brain with more than enough DHA.

DHA rich foods include fish, liver, and brains. Coconut oil is a rich source of DHA. DHA synthesizes neurotransmitters ensuring the smooth functioning of the brain. Adequate levels are linked verbal fluency and learning. Diminished levels of DHA results in memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Improvement is seen with doses as low as 900 mg/day. A good proxy measure of the Omega3/Omega 6 ratio is c-Reactive Protein (cRP). A normal range is 0-4.9 mg/dL. Optimally we like to see cRP <1.0 mg/dL. Action Steps: Increase: ● Sardines, Anchovies, Mackerel, Herring and Wild Salmon ● Flaxseeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds and walnuts ● Extra-virgin olive oil, avocados, whole eggs, nuts, and seeds. Avoid: Hydrogenated vegetable fats in processed foods such as shop-bought cakes and biscuits, hard margarine, takeaways, pastry, pies and fried foods.

  3. Get Adequate and Restful Sleep

Sleep lays the groundwork for new mental insights, is needed for creativity, memory, improved physical performance, and aids in the growth of brain-synaptic connections. Sleep deprivation results in decreased vitamin C, zinc and magnesium levels, and malfunctioning of our immune system lowering serotonin and melatonin. Sleep deprived individuals crave sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Action Step:

7 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night for optimal brain function. 4. Enough (but not too much) Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly. Vitamin D3 is essential for increased nerve growth in the brain. Vitamin D3 facilitates planning, processing information, and formation of new memories. Inadequate levels of Vitamin D3 result in poor brain function. 20 minutes of unblocked sun exposure adds 20,000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day. A normal measure of 25 OH Vitamin D. Normal ranges from 30-100 ng/ml. Our goal is at least 50-80 ng/ml.

Action Step:

High-quality supplementation will increase serum blood level by 8 ng/ml for every 1000 IU administered in 6-8 weeks time. 5. Get Your Gut In Order Our GI tract is considered our “second brain.” Gut bacteria transmit information to the brain via the vagus nerve. (9) The tenth cranial nerve runs from the brainstem to the nervous system of the GI tract. Gut health impacts brain function. Neurons (brain cells) populate the gut increasing serotonin. A damaged GI tract can alter mood due to diminished serotonin.  Processed foods destroy healthy microflora. Sugar breeds pathologic bacteria and yeast.

Action Steps: The 4 R Program

● Remove Inflammatory Foods o Infections, even low-grade infections, need to be treated with herbs, antiparasitic and medication, anti-fungal supplements, and or antibiotics. o Gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, and sugar. o Gastric irritants; alcohol, caffeine or drugs. ● Repair o Clean Whole Foods, Fermented foods o Add Omega 3 F.A. o Add Healing Herbs o L-glutamine, Zinc, Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamins A, C, E, Slippery Elm, Aloe vera (10) ● Restore o Fermented Foods o Probiotics ● Replace o Digestive Enzymes o Himalayan Pink Salt

6. Maintain Adequate Methylation Methylation is the process of taking a single carbon and three hydrogens, known as a methyl group, and applying it to countless critical functions in the body such as: thinking, repairing DNA, turning on and off genes, fighting infections and getting rid of environmental toxins. (11) Methylation is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Malfunction of the methylation cycle is due to a diet deficient in B6, B12, Folate or due to a genetic variation. The result is an increase in homocysteine measured in the serum as greater than 10 umol/L. Normal Homocysteine ensures proper metabolism of neurotransmitters. It balances mood, cognition, maintains brain volume, and protects memory retention. Elevated homocysteine results in mental fogginess, brain atrophy, and peripheral neuropathy.

Action Steps: Eat: i. Wholemeal grains such as brown rice, brown pasta, brown bread and oats ii. Dark green leafy vegetables iii. Organic poultry and grass-fed beef iv. Organic dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, and milk (12) v. Pulses such as lentils and all types of beans vi. Nuts and seeds

7. Balance Your Hormones Traditionally steroidal hormones were thought of as peripherally generated. In 1990, Baulieu and Robel reported on the biosynthesis of steroidal hormones, produced via the same steroidogenic pathway as takes place in the peripheral glands, within the brain. (13) Designated ‘neurosteroids,’ these hormones accumulate in the brain independent of those supplied by peripheral endocrine glands. They have the same excitatory and inhibitory effects on neurons and are implicated in the control of behavioral activities.

The cerebrally generated hormones include: ● Pregnenolone ● Progesterone ● Allopregnanolone ● Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), (DHEA-S) ● Deoxycorticosterone ● Allotetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone Any disruption, even a mild one, of the cranial vault can lead to dysfunction of the neuro-steroidal pathway with resultant neurobehavioral changes. Symptoms may not be evident for 3-12 months post trauma and include: Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, psychosis, and suicidal ideation. 3 months Post TBI there is a 34% incidence of hormonal abnormalities. Diabetes Insipidus is present 8.6% of the time; hyperprolactinemia 4.3% of the time. At 12 months post-TBI panhypopituitarism is 30.3%. HGH deficiency is 20%. HGH deficiency manifests as: 1. Rapid weight gain 2. Excessive anxiety 3. Depression along 4. Deficits in: a. Attention b. Executive functioning c. Memory d. Emotion e. Cognition f. Mood Anxiety/Depression g. Poor overall physical health and quality of life HGH Replacement results in improvement in: 1. Cardiovascular Risk by reducing inflammatory cytokines IL-6, Il-1, 2. cRP, Homocysteine 3. Concentration 4. Memory 5. Depression 6. Anxiety 7. Fatigue 8. Lean body mass, skin thickness 9. Lumbar vertebral bone density 10. A 14.4 % decrease in adipose-tissue mass 8. 7 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 1. Do not smoke 2. Exercise at least 2.5 hours each week (14) 3. Limit TV watching to less than 7 hours a week 4. Consume a high antioxidant diet 5. Maintain BP <130/<85; Total Cholesterol <200 6. Limit alcohol to no more than one drink daily (15) 7. Maintain a Body Mass Index less than 25. 9. Exercise Exercise encourages the brain to work at its’ optimum capacity. (16) Nerve cells multiply. The brain releases neurotrophic factors-Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that benefits cognitive functions including learning. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, improves development and survival of neurons, decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, (17) and boosts mitochondrial function. High-intensity interval training is the most beneficial form of exercise. (18) 10. Lifetime Learning As we learn, the size and structure of our neurons and synapses change. Mind-training exercises keep the brain fit. Memory games, crossword puzzles, board games prevent atrophy and disuse. A famous 2014 study found that mild to moderate participation in ballroom dancing reduced the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Non-Dancers by 50 %(19)

The Extra Bonus Topic Covered previously in the August 2017 issue of Healthy Beginnings Magazine we described the judicious use of our “Big 6” Herbal Nutraceutical Supplements : (20) 1. Ceylon Cinnamon; 500-1000 mg./d 2. Chromium picolinate; 200-800 mcg/d 3. Berberine; 400 mg/d 4. Alpha Lipoic Acid; 200-400 mcg/d 5. Vanadium; 50-200 mg/d 6. Gymnema Sylvestre; 10-50 mg.

  We hope you have enjoyed reading about  10 Steps for Healthy Brain Function in Reno

  Dr. William Clearfield 

Address : 9550 S McCarran Blvd b, Reno, NV 89523 Phone : 775-359-1222 Fax : 888-977-3503 Email : doctrbil9@gmail.com Website : drclearfield.net

Website : drclearfield.net

More information hormone replacement

    References 1. DeMarco, B., What is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?,” The Alzheimer’s Reading Room, Jan. 24, 2017, 2. http://ift.tt/2iRS7ME mentia.html 3. Alzheimer’s Association, “Know the 10 Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease,” http://ift.tt/29mmJAz 4. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, May 2, 2017; http://ift.tt/2iRS8jG 5. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, April 4, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGhrNH 6. Hyman, M., Alzheimer’s=Type 3 Diabetes, http://ift.tt/2iU0RSb 7. Irie, F., et al., “Enhanced risk for Alzheimer disease in persons with type 2 diabetes and APOE (var epsilon)4: The Cardiovascular Health Study Cognition Study,” Arch Neurol 2008; 65(1):89-93. 8. Clearfield, W., “Patient Mysteries; Can Diabetes Be Reversed?,” Healthy Beginnings Magazine, February 1, 2017. http://ift.tt/2zGIHLP 9. The Scoop On Poop: 13 Things You Should Know About Your .., http://ift.tt/2iSbipF (accessed September 11, 2017). 10. Clearfield, W., Patient Mysteries: Are You Thyroid Deficient? – Healthy .., http://ift.tt/2zHz3se (accessed September 11, 2017). 11. Cohen, S., http://ift.tt/2hpACmv September 25, 2017. 12. Horizon Organic Holding Corp (hcow) Ipo – Nasdaq.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zFM45F 13. Baulieu E-E, Robel P. Neuroactive steroids, a new brain function? The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 1990;37:395–403 14. 7 Ways To Improve Memory – Psst! Ph, http://ift.tt/2iSkNVG (accessed September 11, 2017). 15. 9 Ways To Improve Your Brain Function – Mercola.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://ift.tt/2zDRd04 16. http://ift.tt/2iRP1Iq 17. http://ift.tt/1irrGc8 18. Stephen H. Boutcher, High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise and Fat Loss, J Obes. 2011; 2011: Published online 2010 Nov 24. doi: 19. McKeef, T. “Shall We Dance,” Alzheimer’s Takes A Spin With Ballroom Dancing,” http://ift.tt/2hqIcNI 1/16/2014 20. Clearfield, W., Can Diabetes Be Reversed? Reducing Insulin Resistance Naturally, Healthy Beginnings Magazine, August 2017: http://ift.tt/2zCs1qW

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