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The Brain Guy!

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WORKSHOPS 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Anti-aging, Pro-Living 7 proven strategies to look and feed great for life.

Presented by Dr. Diedre Macdonald

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Terry Small Part 1. Remember... you are a genius!

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Grow your Brain with Neurofeedback Use your brainpower to get smarter and healthier with neurofeedback, the most advanced brain training technology. Presented by Dr. Tom Diamond

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

7 Proven Strategies to Look and Feel Great for Life.

Learn how you can take charge of your health and age gracefully with guest speaker, Dr. Deidre Macdonald. Dr. Macdonald is a local naturopathic physician who will be sharing proven strategies for improving health, slowing aging, and preventing disease. We are all getting older, but how you age is more a matter of choice than chance. Join this dynamic discussion of the keys to a long and healthy life such as:

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6 leading edge lab tests that detect early signs of disease How to use food to lower inflammation 5 ways to enhance brain function and memory Novel treatments for arthritis and back pain Simple but powerful stress reduction techniques and more.

Anti-aging, Pro-Living 7 proven strategies to look and feed great for life. Presented by Dr. Diedre Macdonald

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Terry Small Part 1. Remember... you are a genius!

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Grow your Brain with Neurofeedback Use your brainpower to get smarter and healthier with neurofeedback, the most advanced brain training technology. Presented by Dr. Tom Diamond

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Terry Small Part 2. Remember... you are a genius!

All workshops will be held in the Rotary Hall downstairs in the Filberg Centre

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WORKSHOP:

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STARTS @ 2PM IN ROTARY HALL DOWNSTAIRS

BRAIN TRAINING BOOST memory • SHARPEN mental agility • ACTIVATE inner mastery Brain Fitness for Healthy Living Your brain is your greatest tool for health and wellbeing. Brain training techniques help you run faster, tune up your golf game, energize your work day, repair memory and concussions, and even help prevent dementia. Brain training makes your brain bigger and smarter, producing research-proven IQ gains of up to 15 points.

Brain Power: The New Athletic Frontier You can train like an Olympian -- most of Canada’s gold medal winners at the Sochi 2014 Olympics used a special type of brain training called “neurofeedback”.

Professional soccer, hockey and football teams use neurofeedback coaches, who also work with amateur runners and golfers, by incorporating personal technology like the Muse neurofeedback headband.

Neurofeedback: The Gold Standard The new method of choice for ADHD and learning challenges in children and adults who want to strengthen focus, concentration and attention. The American Academy of Pediatrics approves neurofeedback as a Level 1 evidence-based treatment for ADHD -- it’s as good as medication, but longer lasting and with no negative side effects.

Learn how to grow your brain on January 17, 2016 Find out how the most advanced brain training technology can make you smarter and healthier at a free presentation at Boomers and Beyond at the Filberg Center in Courtenay.

Dr. Tom Diamond, PhD, RCC, BCN, is the owner of BrainiGo Brain Fitness Center in Comox, BC. Dr. Diamond is one of only 50 BCN-certified neurofeedback specialists in Canada. He may be reached at 250-941-5596 and www.brainigo.com.

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NEUROFEEDBACK Use your brain power to get smarter and healthier with neurofeedback, the most advanced brain training technology.

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Boost Memory Improve Sleep Get Smarter Enhance Focus Increase Energy

BOOMERS AND BEYOND SPECIAL: See me at the show to claim your special

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One of only 50 certified Neurofeedback specialists across Canada.

Go to www.brainigo.com or call 250-941-5596

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Terry Small The Brain Guy Your brain is involved in everything you do! 90% of what we know about the brain has been learned in the last 2 years and yet most people never think much about their brains. You simply trust your brain to do its job.

Brain dysfunction is the #1 reason people fail work, school, and relationships. Your brain is the supercomputer that runs your life.

This session has 2 bottom lines: when your brain works right, you work right and everyone needs a little help.

When you look after your brain, the results are amazing. This session will give you the tools to boost your brain power, Improve your

thinking, and improve your health.

It is based on the latest cuttingedge neuroscience research. You will learn: • • • • • • • • •

the #1 job of your brain how to eat right, to think right how to get rid of negative thoughts the #1 food for your brain (you probably don’t eat this right now) how to improve your reading skills how to improve your memory how to outwit Alzheimer’s disease the 3 things every brain must have and much more!

Brain Boosting Secrets is packed with tips, stories, ideas, and strategies to help you improve your greatest asset...your brain.

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Dr. Deidre Macdonald, ND It’s important that as people age they find ways to keep both their bodies and minds sharp. In my years of medical practice, I have witnessed patients who experience the anxiety that comes when they recognize that their memory is failing.

Whether they are forgetting where they put their keys, are having trouble finding words or they are in the early stages of age-related dementia, there are holistic strategies that can help lift brain fog naturally.

When working with a patient, my first task is to determine whether their lifestyle is conducive to good brain function or if it is a likely cause of their “senior’s moments.”

The brain is an organ that needs to be taken care of in order to function optimally. Like the rest of the body, it needs quality nutrition, proper rest, exercise and stress management in order to perform well. Nutritional deficiencies that affect brain

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function, such as lack of vitamin B12, can occur with age, especially if prescription medications are being taken Exercise has proven to be one of the key factors for preserving mental function. Studies show a significant reduction in rates of dementia in people who exercise three to five times a week. Research also supports the idea that cardiovascular health in general improves oxygen and blood flow to all organs, including the brain. Exercise powers up the energy centers in the brain called mitochondria, which provide fuel for the brain cells. The old adage, “use it or lose it” applies to memory.

Engaging in social interactions, intellectual pursuits, and mental games can protect the memory. It’s never too late to learn a new instrument, figure out how to use a computer, or challenge yourself to learn some conversational Spanish.

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IMPROVE MEMORY NATURALLY ...Continued from previous page In my clinic, I also do a thorough medical evaluation to see if there are physical reasons for the memory loss. The brain is profoundly affected by the thyroid gland, chronic pain and digestive issues. Fascinating research links imbalances in the bacterial lining or microbiome of the intestine to brain function. For some people, food allergies can cause a brain fog due to an opiate like effect on the brain. Diabetes is now considered to be a major player in the development of age related dementia. High blood pressure and high homocysteine levels are both linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Naturopathic physicians have expertise in helping address each of these health issues to treat the underlying cause of brain issues.

I am often asked if there is a natural medicine to protect the brain

from aging and memory loss. Fish oil has anti-inflammatory effects that are positive for brain function.

The Journal of the American Academy of Neurology published a study in which it was stated that phosphatidyl serine was a promising candidate for treating memory loss later in life. In addition, acetyl-l-carnitine has protective effects on brain function. A small study of a comprehensive naturopathic protocol reversed the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in all but one subject. The combination of living a healthy lifestyle, having a thorough medical evaluation by your naturopathic or conventional doctor, and utilizing natural medicines will surely help keep those “senior’s moments” at bay.

Dr. Deidre Macdonald is a naturopathic physician with a natural family practice in downtown Courtenay.

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Quitting Smoking for Life Dr. Deidre Macdonald, ND

People often ask me what the most important thing one can do in order to enjoy good health.

Without a doubt, quitting smoking is the number one way for individuals to improve their health. Smoking still tops the list of preventable causes of death in Canada. Smoking has costs beyond health: the average smoker in B.C. smokes 14 cigarettes per day. That adds up to $2500 per year spent on cigarettes! Over 20 years, the average smoker will have spent almost $50,000 on their habit.

Quitting smoking is no small task. While 64% of Canadians who start smoking do eventually quit, the success rates for quitting are dismal. Only 11% of Canadians who try to quit remain abstinent for a year. If you are considering quitting smoking, you’ll want to consciously chart a plan for success by considering

your quitting options and committing to a plan that suits you best.

The reality is that the main reason people keep smoking is because they don’t like how they feel when they don’t smoke. The withdrawal symptoms and subsequent cravings for cigarettes are so uncomfortable that smokers are driven to do whatever it takes to make those feelings stop (i.e. smoke again, and again… and again). So any successful quitsmoking program must address cravings. Three popular methods attempt to do just that. Nicotine replacement patches and pharmaceutical drugs help to reduce cravings but they don’t teach people how to stay off cigarettes.

The British Medical Journal reported that these methods have a 19% success rate (versus 11% success on a placebo). Laser acupuncture therapy significantly reduces cravings and facilitates successful, cold-turkey smoking

cessation. It has been used worldwide to help millions of people quit smoking and the success rates vary from 54-93%, depending on the methods used. Laser treatments use a painless therapeutic light beam to deeply stimulate acupuncture points.

The laser treatment can make quitting much easier, but staying smoke-free when the stress of life hits requires a more comprehensive plan. The most successful laser quit-smoking programs also include instruction on relapse prevention, like mindfulness training, relaxation techniques and quit smoking strategies. So your 2016 New Year’s “stop smoking” resolution need not go up in smoke. There are ways to put out your habit for life.

Dr. Deidre Macdonald is a naturopathic physician who is the medical director at the Macdonald Centre for Natural Medicine and Laser Rehabilitation. (250) 8970235. www.getwellhere.com

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP:

Delaney Relocation and Home Support Services Inc are pleased to form a Community Partnership with the Comox Valley Hospice Society and their Seniors Support Program- “ So much stuff” In Home Estate Sales.

Delaney Relocation Service will oversee the whole aspect of your move, from working with floor plans of the new home to make sure everything that you want to take will fit, provide professional packing, arranging for the moving truck, supervise the loading/unloading, furniture placement, unpack, full set up and have you all moved in and set by suppertime on moving day.

The hardest part of any downsizing is letting go of all the many items that will not fit in to the new home, the so many treasures and so many memories.

Just imagine if there was a way to help you feel good about letting go of all that stuff!!

Well now there is!!, the Comox Valley Hospice Society and “So Much Stuff” will do in home estate sales! You can donate everything to the Comox Valley Hospice Society and receive a Tax receipt for the full value of the money received, or work on a 50% basis after costs of the set up.

At the end of the sale anything left would be removed and the house left clean.

This is a win, win situation, you receive a charitable tax receipt and the knowledge of knowing that your donation made such a huge difference in life of a Comox Valley family. And the Hospice Society is able to support people who are living with dying, grieving and caregiving now and in the future.

The Comox Valley Hospice Society as many of us know, provides a much needed compassionate hospice care for individuals and their loved ones during a very difficult time in their lives. Most of us know of Hospice and that it is “there” if we are not on the receiving end of that compassionate care it is often hard to truly understand what a positive difference hospice can have on the lives of those in need of compassionate support.

Caring for a loved one who is so very ill may have a huge impact on family life.

With the newly opened residential hospice house with 4 private rooms, the home visits and hospital visits there is a continuing need for funds as people needing this care continues to grow. If you would like more information on Hospice, please call Senior Services Under One Roof, 250 339 1188, or call the Comox Valley Hospice Society at 250 339 5533

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