

Wed, Jun 19
|Virtual Event
Brain Boost: Support Your Mood and Brain Health
Discover how to nourish your brain with the right nutrients, lifestyle habits, and mindfulness practices. This workshop will provide practical tools and strategies to enhance cognitive function, creativity, stabilize mood, and improve overall mental well-being.
Time & Location
Jun 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Virtual Event
About the event
Supporting Mood and Brain Health: Nourishing the Brain and Calming the Mind for Optimal MoodÂ
Workshop Duration:Â
2 Hours OutlineÂ
1. Introduction
Activity: Quick Quiz on Brain Health and Emotional Well-being (Interactive Discussion)
2. Understanding Brain HealthÂ
- Brain Anatomy and Function: Basic overview of brain structure and how it influences mood and cognition.
- Neurotransmitters: Explanation of key neurotransmitters (e.g., serotonin, dopamine) and their roles in mood regulation.
3. Nutrition for Mood and Brain Health
- Essential Nutrients: Discussion of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients vital for brain health (preventing dementia and oxidative stress)
- Brain-Boosting Foods: List of foods that support cognitive function and moodÂ
- Hydration: Importance of staying hydrated for optimal brain function
4. Adaptogens for Stress Management
- What Are Adaptogens?
- How Adaptogens Help with Stress and Mood Regulation
- Popular Adaptogens and Their Uses
5. Lifestyle Habits for a Healthy BrainÂ
- Exercise: Benefits of physical activity on brain health and mood.
- Sleep: Importance of quality sleep for cognitive function and emotional regulation.
- Stress Management: Techniques to reduce stress and its impact on the brain (e.g., deep breathing, meditation, yoga).
6. Calming the Mind and Harmonizing Mood
- Evaluate predominant mood of the day
- How do you currently manage your mood? List
- Understand the role of emotions and health (ie, self-preservation, chronic negativity affects brain health and dis-ease in the body)
- Learn how to manage and improve mood (ie, exercise…)