BrainworX Health Tips

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may be important for brain activity involved with cognitive functions in healthy boys, investigators found in a new clinical trial. Previous research indicated that DHA is important for the development of cognitive function in the brain.

This study analyzed the effects of DHA supplementation on brain activity. In this study, 33 healthy boys, whose ages ranged from 8-10 years old, were supplemented with 400 mg per day, 1200mg per day of DHA or a placebo for 8 weeks. Brain activity was evaluated using fMRI at the beginning of the study and again after 8 weeks of supplementation. The subjects were also evaluated for DHA levels, which were measured in the red blood cells (erythrocytes) at the beginning of the study and again after 8 weeks.

The results showed that the red blood cell DHA levels were higher in the boys supplemented with DHA compared to the placebo group. The boys that received the higher dose of DHA experienced an increase of 70% in erythrocyte DHA, while the boys who received the lower dose of DHA experienced a 47% increase and the placebo group had an 11% reduction in levels of DHA in their red blood cells.

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Today I was privileged to introduce Dr. Cavazos to a family in my community that has an 8th grade son rising to 9th grade. He has struggled his entire academic life. After reading this child's educational file, I immediately saw an opportunity to help this child and his family find new options to support his academic success. Not every child is a candidate for neurological support but this child had all the signals. After our meeting with the parents, I could see renewed hope as stressful faces eased. I want to share with you information from Dr. Cavazos' website and if you feel you need to call him and set up an appointment for your child, let him know you found information that I posted on my blog. Dr. C's success with struggling students is amazing. Find his website: BrainworX Centers.

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Polyphenols are plant-based dietary compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties reduce the ongoing damage to the DNA in our cells. Polyphenols have, therefore, been the subject of intense research as potential prevention agents for a variety of human ailments, including cardiovascular disease, dementia, and cancer.

Rich sources of polyphenols are found naturally in most blue and red berries, grapes (including red wine), pomegranates, walnuts, peanuts, olive oil, green tea, dark chocolate and cocoa, coffee, and beer.

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True, it is a growing concern that our nations children are becoming obese. With high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol becoming part of the their health concerns how do we help children practice habits that will help them live longer and healthier lives?

Richard Simmons knows personally how it feels to be a child with a weight issue. Cutting public schools funding for PE and Extra Curricular Activities are not acceptable options! To cut PE as well as reduce or limit recess prevents a child from learning good habits about health and weight loss. Additionally, children need physical exercise and good eating habits to preform better in their daily subjects. Keeping focused and energized for Math and Reading helps the child preform better on their daily work and to be a good student. Ultimately, helping the school achieve higher marks on their standardize testing requirements under No Child Left Behind (NCLB.)

State testing will become more difficult in the coming years as the new testing requirements begin to be implemented. (TAKS, STARS, EOG'S)

A healthy life style includes; eating right and including exercise in your life. From an early age, our children need to learn both habits as they move through different ages and stages of their lives.

Healthy children have happier lives keeping depression rates lower for our nations children. Parents, pay attention to this issue. It will help your child live a healthier, happier and stronger life!

Learn more about this important issue by listening to some of the radio interviews by Richard Simmons.

Special Needs kids can welcome an amusement park in San Antonio, Texas. The grand opening is Friday, April 9th. Tickets for special needs kids are free, family members and caregivers cost $5.

It is extremely exciting that there is a sensory village and handicap access to all the rides along with additional caution with crowd control.

College Board is offering Free SAT testing for Jr's attending Texas public and private schools!

Make sure your child takes the SAT and take advantage of this tremendous opportunity through the generosity of the Texas Education Agency (TEA.) The article on college board gives the specifics, but the bottom line is if you are a junior attending a Texas public or charter school you can take either the May or June SAT for free. The key here is that you sign up soon as I anticipate that there will be quite a demand for the test. Here is the link to the article on college board.

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Worrying. Pacing. Nail-biting. Sweating. Completely blanking out. Gasping for air. Tick-Tock. Ahhhhhhhh!

Nothing causes more stress than a test. No one knows that better than Creative Tutors, an in-home educational tutoring service. Creative Tutors help students sort through and understand tough material that will eventually be covered on a test. Often, it just takes a new approach or strategy to help a child master — and recall that information — at test time.

Whether it’s a pop quiz, six-week assessment, TAKS, EOGS or the SAT/ACT, here are some ways to help students prepare and do their best:

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