Amen University

 Just finished another course from Dr. Daniel Amen through his Amen University.  We recently lost someone that we love a lot to Alzheimer, and it is a tragic way to end your years.  Here are some of the things I learned in this most recent course.

Warning signs of dementia:

• Low energy
• Poor mood or depression  (much more likely to get dementia)
• Anxious, worried stressed
• Brain fog
• Not sleeping 7 - 9 hours every night (this is when your brain 'washes' itself)
• High blood pressure
• High blood sugar (he kept stressing the importance of knowing and managing your numbers)
• Sexual dysfunction 
• Not being compliant with your  health decision or making bad decisions (frontal lobe problems)
• Weight goes up and brain size goes down

Here are some risks and it is up to each of us if we will determine to reduce our risks:

• Low education 
• Diabetes
• Smoker
• Parkinson's disease (may be caused by environmental toxins)
• Untreated depression
• Untreated ADD or ADHD
• Low estrogen
• Low testosterone
• Sleep apnea
• Cancer prevention
• Anti-inflammatory diet
• Tooth and gum care - floss and see your dentist
• Heart disease
• ANT's Automatic Negative Thoughts
• Belly fat

If you want to know more of how to care for your brain, check out his web site and even  take some of his courses. It's well worth your time and a great investment in your health and the health of your loved ones. Yes, Peace and Purpose!!  For if we loose our brain, we have neither!