Welcome to the recipe corner of my blog, where I’m super excited to share an irresistible culinary creation from Mary’s Whole Life that perfectly marries the flavors of the southwest with the delicate richness of salmon. Salmon is a wonderful source of omega-3 fatty acids and are an essential part of a brain-healthy nutrition plan.…
Welcome to the OAKLEY Culinary Corner, where I love to celebrate wholesome and delicious recipes that cater to a variety of dietary needs and boost brain health! To learn more about why I’m so focused on the brain, click here. Today, I’m thrilled to share an incredible creation by Beaming Baker that will awaken your…
Amyloid-beta has long held the spotlight in the study of Alzheimer’s disease, with conflicting views on its significance. Is it a detrimental factor that leads to cognitive decline, or does it play a more complex role in brain function? Through the insights gleaned from the research conducted by renowned scientist Dr. Dale Bredesen and the…
Cognitive decline, including conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, has long been a subject of intense scientific research and public concern (as it should be). In the past, the main belief was that cognitive decline had a single cause or a simple linear progression. However, as our understanding of the brain has deepened, it has…
Cognitive decline and brain dysfunction are becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s society. In fact, the average age of someone living with dementia isn’t somewhere in the 60’s, 70’s, or 80’s… It’s 49. And it’s essential to understand that symptoms don’t just appear overnight. First, some of the body’s millions of biological mechanisms must become dysfunctional.…
Brain health is the optimization of the many factors that contribute to brain and cognitive function in order to allow your body to achieve its highest expression of health. Since there are over 36 factors that contribute to brain health, getting started can be overwhelming. To make optimizing your brain health easier than ever, I’ve…
I’m a weirdo and don’t like chocolate, peanut butter, or coffee, so sometimes finding a homemade, keto-friendly dessert can be really hard. Side note, click here to learn why I tend to eat a higher fat, lower carb diet. Back to desserts. I stumbled across this cheesecake fat bomb recipe from Keto-Mojo and am hooked!…
Alzheimer’s, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other brain disorders run rampant in my family. Can you relate? Naturally, I’ve become very passionate about the brain over the past few years. While getting my hands on as much information as possible, it’s become apparent to me that there is so much more to brain health than just…
Are you struggling with persistent brain fog, unexplained fatigue, or memory lapses that disrupt your daily life? You’re not alone! Many people, just like you, find themselves grappling with similar cognitive challenges, often without understanding why. And while it’s tempting to chalk these symptoms up to stress or aging, they could actually be signs of…
I used to be the person who hated exercising, refused to sweat, and had no idea that my lack of moving was actually raising my body’s level of inflammation. Then I stumbled across functional medicine and its root cause approach to creating a healthy life that simultaneously prevents chronic disease, early aging, and cognitive decline.…