Our Humanity

“We could say that the real cause of suffering is not being able to tolerate uncertainty.”

Pema Chödrön

Here are some ways to boost brain health and improve resilience:

• Meditate. If you prefer guided meditation, here is a link to one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DTmGtznab4

• Listen to Theta brainwave music. Here is a link https://youtu.be/CreU9g302yU

• Listen to relaxing music, especially before bed. Here is a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZYbU82GVz4

• Listen to gamma binaural beats music unless you have a medical condition that precludes doing Here is a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLEek3I3wac&t=1319s

• Learn new skills and use your non-dominant hand for activities

• Do what we are afraid of, even if it feels like something less significant than we aspire to

• Get quality sleep

• Play a musical instrument

• Exercise and move regularly

• Drink green tea

• Eat foods high in Omega 3 fatty acids like fatty fish (salmon), shellfish, seaweed, flax and avocados. Include flavonoids, like berries, red cabbage, onion, kale, parsley, tea, dark chocolate and citrus fruits, in your diet

• In conversation, listen to understand. Practice pausing before you respond, particularly in situations that may be triggering

NOTE: This post is in no way intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is for informational use only.