Old dogs, New
tricks
and
why it matters like never before
Rachel Flower talks about brain health, and how
to prevent (and even reverse) dementia
You can’t teach an old
dog new tricks they say. But that’s not actually true. Our brains are way more
adaptable than we thought. We can reverse many of the signs of aging as new
studies in brain health reveal. Believe it or not, we can actually reverse some
of the signs of dementia and Alzheimers. With a few simple tools, we can become
more vibrant, more creative and actively prevent these awful diseases.
5.2 million people in the
US suffer from dementia or Alzheimers, and it will double every 5 years if we
don’t do something about it. It’s already taking it’s toll, not just on the
patients, but their caregivers. 80% of caregivers for people affected are
non-professional, and of all the caregivers (professional and not) 40% of them
will die before the people they are caring for. The stress, the burnout, the
burden is immense. And we have a pandemic on the horizon.
Next to cancer, dementia
is the number one health fear in the US. Understandably so. Who wants to forget
the name of their grandchild? Who wants to lose their cherished memories, their
mind, and their dignity taboot?
As we reach middle age,
we joke about ‘senior moments’. We lose our glasses. We forget names. We say
this is all just part of aging. But it doesn’t need to be. These are the early
signs of cognitive decline, but we don’t have to succumb. We can fight back and
create new pathways in the brain. It all depends on how much we want it and
whether we’re prepared to adjust our lifestyle in a way that promotes brain
health.
Dr. Bresky MD, a
‘preventive gerontologist’ has, after decades of research, created a Nine Point
Brain Tune Up ® system, that is proven to reverse and prevent the signs of
aging. He’s carried out many studies, worked with thousands of people, with
astounding results. And none of it involves drugs. It’s not that he’s against
drugs, but if you knew that 30 minutes of Mozart had the same effect on blood
pressure as 10mg of Vallium, which would you choose? It’s about lifestyle –
diet, exercise, left/right brain exercises, sensory stimulation, sleep,
creativity, fulfillment, and most important of all - meaning.
And we shouldn’t wait
until we’re old. Bresky says that if we don’t tune up our brain by the time
we’re 50, senior moments are likely to get more frequent and more severe. Let’s
stop that right now! In fact, all of what he teaches is applicable at any age.
Prevention is way preferable to reversal. And far more efficient. Imagine
children being taught these simple tools. And what about people with brain
injuries? The brain responds very well to the right sort of support. As a three
pound organ that uses 25% of the body’s blood flow, it’s something worth
cherishing.
As a certified trainer in
Bresky’s Nine Point Brain Tune Up system, I’m determined to spread the good news,
and put these practical tools in front of as many people as possible.
Especially those poor, exhausted care givers who need it just as much for
themselves as for their loved ones. I’m happy to deliver presentations in
Northern CA and NV, (and we also have trainers in many other states) to
introduce these simple concepts, and would love to arrange group workshops to
deliver the nine point program in a comprehensive and fun way. Let’s offset
this pandemic and live happier, more fulfilling lives, remembering all those
special moments that make us who we are.
By
Rachel Flower
Certified Trainer for Dr.
Bresky’s Nine Point Brain Tune Up System, certified leader with ASLA (American
Seminar Leaders Association) and member of the International Health Care
Trainers Association (ITCHA) and Owner/CEO Senssoma, LLC.
For more information
visit Dr. Bresky’s website: www.mybraintuneup.com
www.ihcta.org
And www.senssoma.com
For information about
local programs:
Call 415 827 2623 or
email Rachel@senssoma.com
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