Correcting the Problem Left uncorrected, the process worsens and continues until the person is pre-diabetic and then eventually Type 2 diabetic. Currently more than 35 percent of Americans are pre-diabetic or full-blown Type 2. In my practice, about 8 out of 10 new patients have some
form of glucose metabolism dysfunction that if left unchecked will eventually turn into Type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, the pattern can be corrected. The key is proper evaluation, followed by the right game plan to reverse the physiological issues, and it isn’t difficult. I have had the pleasure watching 20+ year diabetics become non-diabetic again. The right eating plan, proper exercise and rest, and natural nutriceuticals that produce no side effects are utilized to re-establish and re-train the system to take high-nutrient foods and turn them into energy the right way. The end result is energy to get you through your day and a restful night sleep, followed by weight loss and improvement of various health issues that accompany glucose problems like high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, low hormones, inflammation, neuropathies and more. The average diabetic in America is taught how to eat
to stay diabetic, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you or someone you love suffers from low energy, I recommend a functional evaluation of blood sugar metabolism, which will hopefully lead to strategic measures to correct the issue as soon as possible.
Dr. Michael Boss has been a practicing chiropractor and wellness practitioner for more than 20 years. He is creator of Elevate Life, and he provides treatment programs that focus on functional healthcare, nutrition, acupuncture, exercise, hormone function
and balance, chronic diseases, nutriceuticals and more. He also co-hosts the weekly ELEVATE LIFE Wellness Hour on 550 KTSA. Call 210-264-2570 for an individual consultation, or visit
www.elevatelifewellness.com to learn more.
EXERCISING YOUR BRAIN by Josh Taylor O
ur brain has the amazing ability to compensate for times when it is under
stress or deteriorating. There is a book entitled “Spark” by Dr. John J. Ratey that talks about this very thing. In the book, Dr. Ratey tells the story of a nun who had severe Alzheimer’s that deteriorated much of her brain. Because she continued learning and teaching, her brain was able to compensate for the areas that had begun to atrophy.
Growing New Brain Cells When you exercise your brain, it will continue to develop and grow new brain cells. This is done through a process called neurogenesis. This can be done through physical exercise, continued education, reading, puzzles, riddles and the like. Any activity that causes you to think critically and be physically active will stimulate neurogenesis. When you engage in physical
exercise, your blood flow increases, especially blood flow to the brain. When this happens it activates a process in the brain called neuroplasticity. Research shows that the intensity of the exercise performed affects the degree of benefit realized, so the harder you work, the more benefit you will get. It will vary depending on your level of fitness, but even a walk around the neighborhood
for as little as 30 minutes can provide a benefit. The bulk of neurogenesis
occurs in the hippocampus of the brain. This is the area that is most
concerned with learning, our emotions and memory.
Brain Rewiring Neuroplasticity is the process the
brain uses to rewire itself. The brain can anticipate, compensate and alleviate issues that impact the effectiveness of brain function. The brain has quadrillions of synaptic connections that fire every second of every day. In order for the brain to be stimulated, it takes “stress” outside of its normal influence. When this stress occurs, it activates the brain to form new connections, even connections that have never been previously formed. A research study done at Harvard
Medical School on neuroplasticity examined the effectiveness of playing a piano versus thinking about playing the music without actually playing it. In the study, a group of students physically played a piano, and in their brains the portion of the brain that controlled their fingers expanded. Interestingly, the exact same portion of the brain expanded in another group of students who only imagined playing the instrument.
Daydreaming Daydreaming may seem like a pointless, unproductive task, but daydreaming has been shown to greatly improve working memory. Have you ever been reading a book and thinking about something else at the same time? Research shows that this is a sign of low working memory. My grandfather use to tell me that multitasking is a good way to mess up two things at once, however practice makes perfect, and the more daydreaming you do the better you could become at multitasking. Multitasking causes your brain to juggle and contemplate multiple ideas or tasks at the same time. When this happens your brain begins firing and forming new synaptic connections.
Preventive Care for
Your Brain The best time to start exercising your brain is right now. The more you stimulate your brain by reading, exercising, etc., the more your brain will grow and develop. A slow bike ride, swimming, gardening, anything that you do to be active will also help build your brain. So go outside, get some sun, enjoy some exercise and do a little critical thinking. It’s all great preventive care for your brain.
Josh “Superfood” Taylor is co-founder of Juicer Heroes, located at 14337 San Pedro in San Antonio. Visit
www.juicerheroes.com or
NaturalAwakeningsSA.com
call 210-233-9958 to learn more. September 2013
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