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How to Overcome Genetic Risk for Mental Health Having a genetic risk is not a death sentence; it should be a wakeup call for you to know your vulnerabilities an...d get serious about taking care of your brain. Think of it this way. Your genes load the gun, but it’s your behavior and environment that pull the trigger. Engaging in a brain healthy lifestyle can help turn off or turn down the genes that make you more vulnerable to mental health issues. And remember, it’s not just about you, it is about generations of you. By reducing your risk, you also alter the genes of your children, grandchildren, and beyond to make them less susceptible to problems. Graphic by the amazing @letstalk.mentalhealth

As a Certified Amen Clinics Brain Health Professional, I've been trained in The Amen Clinics Method. I do not prescribe medications but I do recommend personalized diet and lifestyle changes to support your brain. You are not stuck with the brain you have, you can change it! https://youtu.be/gxgN1cGL5Ao

These are so important! I never learned as a young person to set my boundaries, so I'm still learning to speak up more and communicating what I need.

No matter your age, income, IQ, or education, there are dozens of ways to help your neurons grow, stretch, and branch into a younger, more beautiful brain every... single day. Here are a few easy examples of things you can do to improve your brain: Learn a new language. Learning a new language requires that you analyze new sounds, which improves not only auditory-processing skills but also memory. Play Sudoku. Sudoku is a numbers (not math) game that is both popular and addictively fun to many who play it. It can help increase your logic and reasoning skills as well as your memory. Crosswords puzzles do the same. Lose the list. Using mnemonics (triggers to aid memory using visual imagery or sounds, such as rhyming) is a great way to boost your brain while developing a system to remember things. There are several great memory courses available on audio or video recordings, often at local libraries or online. Get in the game. Play board games like chess or scrabble. Trivia games can boost memory. Jigsaw puzzles can help visual and spatial skills, and mah-jongg can help executive function (the capacity to control and apply your mental skills). Illustration by the amazing @journey_to_wellness_

This is a great video by Dr. Daniel Amen from the Amen Clinics! His work is the reason why I'm so passionate about brain health and healthy living! The Metabolic Balance program can start healing your brain and inflammation by using healthy personalized nutrition plans. https://youtu.be/Eo3ObvS4ADk

I'm so glad I found this amazing program for myself as well as to be able to offer this to my clients!

My latest newsletter if you didn't receive it! https://mailchi.mp//happy-new-year-changes-coming-to-julie

Today is a day for spreading love! Be sure to give some of that love to yourself today and everyday! Happy Valentine’s Day! #love #loveyourself #loveyourbrain

We are offering a new service! Check it out at: https://www.metabolic-balance.ca/en-ca Metabolic Balance is an excellent customized program designed to balance hormones and reduce inflammation. As a side effect, sleep is improved, brain fog disappears, digestion improves and weight is gained or lost depending on what the body needs. MB was developed by medical doctor and nutritional scientists in Germany and has had 1 million people go through the program with long lasting results. DM me if you would like to learn more!

Not sure where your symptoms are coming from? You may need to look at your parents and grandparents (and further back) trauma, experiences and illnesses.

Wishing you all the love, health and happiness in this new year! I have a couple new projects in the works for you and I will be revealing them in January so stay tuned! #HappyNewYear2021 #newbeginnings

For those parents with teens/young adults that are struggling. When you look at the brain, you can get some answers! One of my family members had a SPECT scan in 2016 and his symptoms then made sense after seeing the results. #changeyourbrainchangeyourlife