08 Monday Apr 2013
This past week, I attended the first session of a series of classes by the Grief Recovery Institute. I walked in extremely apprehensive about whether I should/needed/wanted to be there, and I walked out feeling thankful that I went.
To read more on the experience and the Grief Recovery Method, check out my latest piece on Caregivers – Post Caregiving: Facing Our Grief
02 Tuesday Apr 2013
Posted in Blogging, Caregivers, Caregivers.com, Helpful Resources, Tips
Do you feel alone? Need to connect, but not sure about support groups or don’t have the flexibility to attend in person? Take a look at my piece on Caregiver’s Survival Network.
I wish I would have known about this site when my mom was alive. Not only does it offer tons and tons of useful information on every topic imaginable, but it’s a great way to connect with people traveling a road similar to the one you’re on. Even better, it’s available 24 x 7 x 365. CGSN could be just the lifeline you’re searching for.
29 Friday Mar 2013
Posted in "Super Foods", Coconut Oil, Diet, Dr. Mary Newport, Helpful Resources, Prevention, Tips
Source: http://www.doctoroz.com
If your life has been touched by Alzheimer’s, chances are you would do just about anything to reduce your own risk of getting it one day. These days, there is a great deal of discussion about diet and its effect on brain health, and coconut oil is receiving a lot of attention.
In her 2011 book, Alzheimer’s Disease: What If There Was a Cure? The Story of Ketones, Dr. Mary Newport asserts that her husband has shown a marked improvement with the regular use of coconut oil. Watching a video on their experience piqued my curiosity, so I did some research and began trying to work it into my own diet. Finding ways to do that, however, has been a challenge.
I’m excited to have recently discovered www.freecoconutrecipes.com, which is loaded with ideas for using the oil. Up to this point, my favorite way to eat it has been in oatmeal where it adds just a subtle hint of coconut flavor. I’ve also mixed it into smoothies, but that tends to be problematic since the oil solidifies at between 65 and 75 degrees (F). As a solid, it’s nearly impossible to incorporate without leaving lumpy bits behind, but this article provides a great tip for getting around the pesky clumping issue.
When buying, be sure to look for organic, cold pressed, virgin coconut oil. This heart healthy oil is non-hydrogenated, contains no trans-fats, and provides plenty of health benefits in addition to improving brain health. Here are a few:
If you’ve incorporated coconut oil into your diet, leave a comment sharing your favorite ways to use it!
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