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We’re honored and delighted to have Dr. Akil Taher, who has done everything from triathlons to skydiving, hang gliding and scuba diving. He did all of this AFTER going through open-heart surgery at age 61.

Since heart disease is one of the major risk factors that can contribute to the likelihood of developing dementia, I just had to invite him to share his story of plant-powered transformation. 

Some Highlights:

2:30 Why older people are happier than young people, despite physical illnesses
4:31  How what he called the “See Food” diet and a Type A Personality nearly killed Dr. Taher
08:34 How denial sent Dr. Taher on a downward spiral 
12:00 the importance of fiber in your diet
14:10 why pockets in your colon are NOT normal, despite what North American doctors tell you
15:47 Making the choice to be in control
19:00 First marathon post-bypass surgery and an amazing gift in a dream
22:00 First mountain climbing expedition 1 year post-bypass
24:28 Dr. Taher’s Six Pillars of Health
31:40 What is broken heart syndrome?
33:41 Going plant-powered is delicious and does not have to be complicated 
36:00 What exercises are best for your heart (and your brain?)

41:39 Dr. Taher’s Book is OPEN-HEART
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This week, Kate Kunkel interviews Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in anxiety based disorders.

Since mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, are well-known risk factors for dementia, this week’s discussion with Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, licensed clinical psychologist, is very important when considering your brain health.

We know that medications prescribed for mental health issues have many serious side effects and do not solve the root of any problem, and the medications themselves can and do have serious effects on the brain.

But Dr. Sekandari has a holistic and integrative approach to creating long term control of anxiety, without medication or long-term therapy. You’ll learn some amazing tools to nip panic attacks and overcome anxiety in this inspiring podcast. 

Dr. Nafisa Sekandari is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety based disorders, and through holistic and integrative interventions, helps her patients and online course students create long term control of their anxiety and OCD symptoms, without medication or long term therapy.  

Her recent book "Calm Within: Transform Anxiety Naturally With The 3 Step AIM Program" was recently published and is available on amazon.com and where ever books are sold.  
 
Some highlights of the show: 

03:00 Anxiety does not manifest the same in everybody 
04:43 The connection between gut health and mental health, specifically, anxiety
06:35 Remove the stigma by demonstrating the physical reality of anxiety
08:15 Do genetics play a role?
10:46 So many kinds of anxiety – what about OCD?
16:03 Stress, inflammation and anxiety
18:29 How to use positive self-talk to reduce anxiety
22:35 The most important hours for the best sleep – this is important!!!
24:45 Dr. Sekandari shares powerful tips to get the best sleep
26:51 How to stop a panic attack
32:06 How to reach Dr. Sekandari

To learn about Dr. Sekandari’s Transforming Anxiety Conference (January 2024) visit https://www.transforminganxiety.com/attend  

Website: https://www.transforminganxiety.com 
    Instagram: dr_nafisa_sekandari
Linked in: dr-nafisa-sekandari
Youtube: @DrNafisaSekandari

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In this week's episode, Kate Kunkel shares the latest research that reveals why all those expensive Alzheimer's drugs are failures, and demonstrates the link between our immune system and Alzheimer's.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with an auto-immune disease or dementia, this is an especially important episode.

The research that Kate shares in this episode can be found HERE. 

To catch all the previous issues of Brain Health Matters podcast, visit Brain Health Matters.Today

Learn more about the link between Alzheimer's and Auto-Immune diseases in Kate's book, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", available on Amazon everywhere in paperback and eBook formats.

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To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

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Memory Expert Rena Yudkowsky joined Kate Kunkel on Brain Health Matters to share her short and easy tips and tricks to improve your memory.

Some highlights of the show:

2:13 How memory works
6:15 You can remember people's names!
16:44 Using all of your senses to remember keys, glasses, if you locked the door, etc.
18:00 The importance of being mindful
21:05 Self down affects  your memory - BELIEVE in yourself to stay independent
22:29 Tips for focus and the myth of multi-tasking
28:32 Work with Rena RenaYudkowsky.com  at https://renayudkowsky.com

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Kate Kunkel is the author of several books including:

Don't Let the Memories Fade 
The Vegan Brain   
The Plant Lovers' Fast-Start Guide
and
The Musical Brain 
All available on Amazon everywhere.

To learn many ways to improve your memory, your mind, and your brain with a healthy, mindful lifestyle, check out Kate's many programs and more podcasts at https://brainhealthmatters.today

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To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

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In this touching story of overcoming pain and reading disability, Trent McEntire shares how he used his own pain to help others regain their mobility and quality of life.

Trent joined Kate Kunkel on this episode of Brain Health Matters to share the connections between our brains and what and how we see.

Some highlights of the show:

4:04 At 19, Trent learned that he had cerebral palsy and how he overcame the pain and limitations to help others
9:00 How a chance encounter with a vision therapist changed Trent’s ability to read
12:33 How sensory and eye training can improve life and movement for Parkinson’s patients
15:16 How playing enjoyable games with a special ball can improve our brains
21:57 Staving off dementia with games
23:49 A touching story of a miraculous interlude with a child on the autism spectrum
27:00 Contact Trent at Fire Up Your Brain.   

Work with Kate to improve brain function and reduce your risk of developing dementia, visit Brain Health Matters.

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For season two we will be releasing a new episode every two weeks so that your host, Kate Kunkel, can focus on treating the many clients who are seeking help to improve their brains, and to complete her latest book, The Mindful Brain.

So be sure to subscribe to Brain Health Matters right here on YouTube or on your favorite podcast service at https://brainhealthmatters.buzzsprout.com/ to ensure that you get all of the latest episodes as they are released, because in every episode, we share important information that could change your life, or the life of a loved one.

This week – the mental and brain health effect of alcohol. Is it true we lose thousands of brain cells every time we imbibe?

Our guest this week is Stephanie Pratico, an Independently Licensed Mental Health and Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor, Clinical Supervisor & Educator who has been in the field 12 years.

Some highlights of the show:

3:00 Do we really kill thousands of brain cells by overindulging in alcohol, even once?
4:50 The short and long term effects of alcohol use on the brain
8:14 What comes first – depression or alcohol use
10:55 Do traumatic brain injuries increase likelihood of developing alcohol dependency?
16:02 As a family member or friend – how to approach a difficult subject
22:00 The Whole Person wellness model to overcome addiction and the importance of setting goals
25:56 How does mindfulness fit into alcoholism or any other addiction?
28:35 Hope

Get help:
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/
Peer-supported programs: https://www.aa.org/
https://www.smartrecovery.org/ 
https://www.refugerecovery.org/

Contact Stephanie directly: StephaniePraticoLMHC@gmail.com

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To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

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Welcome to Brain Health Matters with Kate Kunkel, a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia.

Be sure to subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast service to have access as soon as each episode is released.

In this week’s episode, Amy Galper joins us to share the amazing power of aromatherapy for healing body, mind, and spirit.

You'll come away with so much information that you’ll probably want to take notes. Tune in to get Amy's recommendations for specific oils to use for particular outcomes.

Amy Galper is the founder of the first Aromatherapy School in NYC, the New York Institute of Aromatherapy and has been a Certified Aromatherapist since 2001. Through consulting, books, and online classes, Amy seeks to inspire and empower others in their pursuit of holistic and mindful beauty and wellness.

Some Highlights of the show:

1:49  Are essential oils safe?

4:17 The importance of using any essential oils correctly and the most powerful technique

6:03 Diffusing best practices and warnings

10:18 Special Brain Health Matters announcement – Season 2

11:19 The mechanism of aromatherapy: How does it work?

16:08 Which essential oils help with leaky gut and stress?

18:18 Oils for inflammation and relaxation response

22:39 Oils for energizing, concentration and reducing brain fog

24:46 Oils to help you sleep

29:00 Become a certified aromatherapist

Check out our announcement at 10:18 in the show: This is the last episode of Season 1. Be sure to join us for Season 2, when will have a new episode every TWO weeks. Our first guest will be talking about the effects of alcohol on mental health and the brain.

Here are some links to Amy’s resources:

Here is Amy’s Website

Connect with Amy on Instagram: 

Free Guide:  How to diffuse essential oils

Free Guide: How to blend essential oils

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Brain Health Matters is a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia. From time to time, we invite guests on the show who have an uncommon or controversial topic. Please note that the opinions of guests on the show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or Brain Health Matters.

Disclaimer: The information shared in this program is not meant to be, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition, and before you embark on this or any other program, consult your physician or other trusted health advisor. If medical, psychological, or any other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

This week, we delve for the first time into plant medicine, and learn how we can use the power of CBD for a healthier brain.

Darlene Mea is a long-standing media personality in the world of alternative everything, representing all things natural, sustainable and life-promoting.

 Darlene has personally been involved with plant medicine for wellness her entire life and now counsels those wanting to discover the powers of cannabis and other plant medicines for long-term natural healing and evolutionary benefits.

 Some highlights of the show:

 1:41 Hemp vs. Cannabis

3:24  Hemp seeds or CBD

7:50  The power of juicing cannabis leaves

8:30 50 years of study in Israel show the myriad of benefits to health  

11:29 Read the results of the study on the effects of cannabis oil on blood flow in the brain HERE.  

12:30 Effects on meningitis, Parkinson’s Disease, and strokes

15:25 Do the benefits outweigh any potential risks?

17:00 Can everyone take it?

19:00 What if you take pharmaceuticals?

23:00 New science for old medicine: Mushrooms

 Learn more from Darlene at Hemptingon Post  or  Zenful Living

More studies on the value of cannabis for health include this one on Depression and this one on Inflammation.

 The movie Darlene referred to regarding mushrooms is Fantastic Fungi. Excellent!

 More information on the benefits of magic mushrooms can be found HERE.

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To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

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Welcome to Brain Health Matters, a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia.

This week, we tackle mold, parasites, and toxins and learn many ways to turn off their threats to the health of our brains. If you’ve ever struggled with mysterious symptoms that have been dismissed, or all recommended treatments have failed, you need to listen to this show!

Evan Brand is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who has transformed the lives of thousands of clients with his online practice by finding and fixing the root causes of fatigue, depression, anxiety, digestive, and other issues.

Here is just a sampling of the many important points made in this episode:

01:49  The gut/brain connection and how gut problems are the root of many diseases

05:00 How to test for gut issues and microbiome health

09:00 What tests reveal mold exposure, a problem that causes a myriad of symptoms

10:19 How damage to the mitochondria (energy cells) affects our brains, fertility, and much, much more

12:00 Mold is one of the biggest threats as toxins, and how treating for it can also help treating other chemical toxicity

15:50 A valuable protocol for anyone suffering with COPD

16:45 Parasites don’t happen just to travelers to developing countries!

21:39 Creating a healthier home without mold

24:56 Symptoms of mold exposure – you won’t believe how it can manifest!

28:06 The exact steps to take to improve your health after suffering mold-related illness

30:31 Ivermectin – its place in treating parasites, fungi, etc. 

Links to important information:

 Claim your gift of Five Key Steps to Improving Your Brain Health HERE.  

 And to learn more ways to protect your brain against toxic foods, chemicals, and much more, check out Kate's book, 'Don't Let the Memories Fade' HERE

Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/

To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

Check out the Brain Health Matters BLOG for many more ways to improve your brain and your life!

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Welcome to Brain Health Matters, a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia.

 This week, Christopher Manning, the Mindfulness Man, joins Kate Kunkel to share the many ways that meditation can help us concentrate, learn, and deal with stress.

 Some highlights of the interview:

2:31 Do you have to sit cross-legged with your fingers in circles to meditate “properly”?

4:37 Why it is so powerful to pay attention to, vs. control, your breath

9:03 Alleviating the suffering from ADHD with meditation

13:09 BDNF: A cure for ADHD and depression

14:10 How meditation protects and enhances brain matter

15:00 Steps to start a meditation practice and overcome doubt

17:01 Is mindful eating helpful?

20:19 Achieving real joy doesn’t happen in 5 minutes a day

22:15 How to tap into Chris’s guided meditations online

23:32 Resolving real-life difficulties with the Loving-Kindness meditation

25:15 If you struggle with loneliness – meditation may be the answer

28:04 Meditation as a way to detach from circumstances and events that cause distress. Suffering is optional.

 Tap into Chris’s meditation podcasts HERE.

Join Chris’s Facebook community HERE.

To learn more about the healing power of meditation, mindfulness and music, claim Kate’s gift, Five Key Steps to a Better Brain HERE.

Dive into Kate’s book, Don’t Let the Memories Fade, which includes a complete program incorporation mindfulness, meditation, and a healthy and compassionate lifestyle for a better brain. Available on Amazon everywhere.

Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/

To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

Check out the Brain Health Matters BLOG for many more ways to improve your brain and your life!