Not sure where to start? We’ve gathered helpful tips, links, and videos to guide you on your journey to a brain healthy lifestyle. However, for personalized recommendations, we strongly encourage consulting our doctors at your next appointment. With the right tools, your body and brain can begin to heal.
What can help improve your brain health?
- Calm Mind
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Decrease Inflammation
- Detox
- Gut Health
- Nutrition (food, supplements, and balanced hormones)
Calm Mind
A calm mind and be achieved in a number of different ways, through Meditation, sleep, relaxation, and even physical exercise! The Cross Crawl. The Cross Crawl is being used in many rehabilitation programs. It is easy but can be challenging when it’s needed. Your nervous system is able to change and form new cells, connections, improve balance, and agility.
Watch the video to learn the Cross Crawl.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Yes! Your spine/brain connection can be improved with chiropractic adjustments. Read the article “Can an adjustment help my brain”.
Make an appointment with one of our chiropractors.
Decrease Inflammation
Inflammation is a significant health concern often underestimated. You can reduce inflammation through dietary choices. Combining mindful eating with a structured detox and weight management approach can further enhance these benefits.
Detox
We have seen many lives changed with a gentle detox. Our patients are excited to see less brain fog, more focus, and just plain feeling better. If you have concerns about your brain health, ask us about this gentle detox. We also reviewed an article on “Your Body Signaling You to Detox”.
Gut Health
Gut health and brain health is closely connected! A healthy digestive system can help improve both your mood and cognition. Read Dr. Mark Hutsell’s article on “Improve Your Gut Health”. Chiropractic adjustments can also help restore balance to your digestive system? Read “Chiropractic Adjustments to Improve Digestion“. There is more about nutrition below, but we also posted an article on “Gut Healing Foods” that you might find interesting.
Nutrition
Eating Healthy Fats for Your Brain
Fatty fish like salmon are very healthy because they contain omega-3 fatty acids. Research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids have many health benefits including memory and mood enhancement. Other great sources of good fats that are beneficial to the brain and blood sugar include MCT oil, coconut oil, grass-fed butter, ghee, avocados, olive oil, almonds, and more! Try to include a good fat at each meal.
Supplements
Various supplements can support brain health, helping to enhance cognitive function. Nutritional supplements also play a role in maintaining a well-balanced diet.
We are recommending three products in a Brain Health Stack!
You can purchase these products on our online SHOP, call our office to order, or make an appointment to come in and meet with our doctors and our nutritional team.
Set up an appointment to discuss how to keep your brain health!