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24.01.2022 I just posted this in our private client support group, but it's relevant to all who eat salmon! ------------------------------------------------------- Apparently all New Zealand and Australian commercial salmon is farmed. At the least, farmed salmon has far less Omega 3 than wild salmon, and at the worst farmed salmon may be diseased and contain many chemicals from their feed and run off. (Note: salmon of any type may have up to 100 x the mercury of sardines and anchovies w...hich are the best fish to eat for their Omega 3 content and low mercury). Menus will state "wild caught" if it is, otherwise it's assumed to be farmed. If you are out at a restaurant and there isn't really anything to eat which is aligned with the Bredesen Protocol - then getting the salmon (with a side of vegetables or salad) may be a better choice than say pasta, as it should still be high in selenium and protein, just try not to consume it often (100-200 grams (uncooked weight) of farmed salmon once per month was the limit set by researchers in 2004 after conducting toxicity tests from farmed salmon around the world). https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2004//040109072244.htm I took these 2 photos from Coles in Australia - you can see the difference in the Wild Alaskan salmon which is richer in colour and smaller strips of fat vs Farmed Tasmanian salmon which is paler in colour with thicker strips of fat. Farmed salmon is naturally grey and dye is added to feed to give it more colour, making it more difficult to differentiate by colour alone. Here is a good article on how to tell the difference https://www.cookinglight.com//how-to-tell-wild-caught-farm Here is a supplier in Australia who ships frozen wild caught Alaskan Sockeye salmon: https://fishandco.com.au/product/wildcaught-alaskan-salmon/ Does anyone know of a supplier in New Zealand? And articles on issues with farmed salmon: https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/farmed-salmon https://articles.mercola.com//farmed-salmon-contaminated-w

22.01.2022 A major focus of our work with clients on is demystifying the Bredesen Protocol - how to simplify it and apply it to their daily life (especially for those outside of the USA, the ReCODE Report and guides are still very much American-centric). We have a "How To Implement the Bredesen Protocol" online course launching soon to walk through it step-by-step, as well as an 8 Week Kickstart. Looking forward to Bredesen's new book, too. In the meantime, here is a infographic of our ...5 BASES - Pillars to Brain Health. A key aspect for many people, which we do not see emphasised enough, is the resolution of trauma (which doesn't necessarily need to be what we usually think about as causing PTSD, it could be anything that had a stressful impact in one's life - from something a teacher said when you were a child, bullying at work, a breakup, an injury, feeling isolated, etc). The impact of these events, even if consciously suppressed, may still affect one's health by affecting the vagus nerve, activating the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), which may affect hormones such as cortisol (the stress hormone), dopamine, etc, which may trigger a cascade of processes which affect the immune system, digestion, emotions, and cognition. A great book to learn more is the Polyvagal Theory by Dr. Stephen Porges. If you feel you (or a loved one) have some unresolved tension or trauma, please see a qualified practitioner who is trained in a therapy which teaches tools to resolve these (as opposed to ones which mainly re-hash or re-live the trauma). Some powerful modalities are listed in the Sleep & Stress section of the 5 BASES. TRE - Trauma Releasing Exercise based on yoga may also be a complementary practice with other therapies.

06.01.2022 Endocrine disruptors not only affect hormones, which affects health and cognition, but is also linked to 49% greater risk of death within 10 years, says a new study. Common sources of exposure to BPA which you can reduce: (the shiny paper) - forego receipts or handle with gloves... - avoiding canned goods may be more difficult at the moment, but see where you can reduce it or choose BPA free cans or glass if available. Acidic foods such as tomatoes may leach more BPA out of the can and into the food. - BPA is found in almost all canned soft drinks, cut back on your intake (you're better off not drinking soft drinks for many reasons!) - all plastics contain some form of endocrine disruptor, but polycarbonate with the recycle number 3 or 7 often contain BPA. Switch to glass, stainless steel (not aluminum), or enamel coated containers instead. If not possible, try to not expose plastic to heat or scratches, which may release more BPA. (We often store food in bowls covered with a plate in the fridge). often contain this type of plastic where water is stored in a plastic reservoir and hot water runs through plastic parts of the machine, especially the capsule type of machines. Stainless steel pour over filters, french press, or all stainless steel (not aluminum) stove-top espresso devices are less toxic choices, but watch out for coatings in stove-top espresso devices. may also be a source of BPA (we use an old fashioned stainless steel stove-top kettle, but you can find electric stainless steel or glass ones now) - composite fillings and dental sealants may contain BPA and cause continuous exposure, especially when exposed to hot food and drink. Before booking with a dentist, ask if they use BPA-free fillings and sealants (holistic and biological dentists will have these options). It's difficult to reduce your exposure after these are in place, but you can check BPA levels through urine testing with your practitioner. Learn more through the Environmental Work Group's website.

03.01.2022 How much "sugar" do you consume? I analyze food diaries from our clients and the scenario from the photo below is quite common. For breakfast alone, if you have 100 grams (3.3 oz) of toasted muesli with a banana and 1 cup of low fat milk for breakfast with a cup of orange juice, you are consuming approximately 85 grams of sugars. Sign up to https://cronometer.com and start measuring your intake!

03.01.2022 We've created a Brain Health Food Pyramid to help work out portions and priorities for those on the Bredesen Protocol, interested in nutrition for the brain, or in nutritional ketosis (a healthy version of keto). What you don't eat is as important as what you do eat, and Fasting for 3 hours between your last calorie at night and sleep, and leaving 12 hours between this last calorie at night and first calorie the next day helps with autophagy (the mechanism of cells that remov...es unnecessary or dysfunctional components which would otherwise inflame the brain). Fasting also helps create ketones - an alternative fuel for the brain, which is especially important for those with insulin resistance (which means cells have a hard time using glucose as an energy source). I personally have been following this method of Fasting for 25 years (with dinner 3-4 hours before bed and with 14-15 hours between last and first calories and of course with flexibility on occasion) and am glad to see others begin to realise its importance for sleep, brain health, and health in general. Let me know if you have any questions - our course on how to implement this all is coming soon. We also have a "Yes & No Bredesen Protocol Food List" for more details - just comment below if you'd like me to send it to your inbox! In health, Miki