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Craving something sweet? Forget sugar-laden, processed sweets. Indulge in berries! ⠀ ⠀ All berries have a positive effect on brain health, but blueberries have been studied the most. They contain flavonoids, which activate brain pathways associated with less cellular aging. Try to consume 1/2 cup of any berries three times a week.⠀ ⠀ #riseiq⠀ ⠀ Photo credit: @veganindustries
Carers, we saw this post by @letasobierajski and thought of you. 💖 “Take a moment here to take a deep breath, close your eyes, and tell yourself that “You are going to be fine.” It’s a rough and tough world out there and there are a lot of things that get us down. Know your limits – It is important to remember that you are only one person and there is only so much that you can do. Try to focus on what you can do and accept the things that you can’t.” Reposting @letasobierajski #riseiq
Co-Founder of @riseiq, Lena Chauhan’s hot take of the day: CBD. I love independent retailers — especially businesses that sell legitimate, organic products and are led by people who have a great deal of knowledge and passion for what they are selling. Hampstead’s artisans, CBD & U on Heath Street, tick all these boxes AND they sell a product which I am finding has a positive effect on people with Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia. So, what’s not to love, right? More about that in a minute. First, what is CBD? CBD, also known as cannabis oil, comes from the hemp plant. Despite the name, it doesn’t have the higher levels of banned chemical THC that are present in the cannabis drug, so it’s legal. In my experience, use of CBD oil has had an extremely positive effect on many people I have worked with in the Dementia space, namely those with Alzheimer's (the most common form of dementia) and vascular dementia. They have been less anxious and have been in a much better frame of mind, as have their carers (both family and domiciliary). In my mind, this is a fantastic outcome — everybody felt better in mind and body. But, to each their own: your experience may be different and you may not agree. I am not here to convince you either way. I regularly use CBD oil, and by chance discovered CBD & You. Within minutes, I found myself mid-conversation, story telling and knowledge sharing with the shop’s owner. @cbd_and_you Founder, Andy Logan is extremely knowledgeable and shares a wealth of information with customers about CBD, raising awareness that CBD is an alternative for a number of health conditions. All of their products are tried and tested and diligently sourced. They work with producers (many from the more mature US market) to assemble for you what they believe is the best product range available in the UK. All product is sourced naturally using organic, non-GMO, pesticide free hemp. Definitely worth popping in if you find yourself in Hampstead or you can find them online. #riseiq
It the final of four posts in our thread looking at ways to apply CBT (Cognitive Behavioual Therapy) techniques to your bedtime routine. The aim is to de-stress and get better quality sleep. If you haven’t read the first three posts, we encourage you to go back and have a look at them. 💕⠀ ⠀ The last technique from CBT to employ when you are trying to get into a better sleep routine is to be sensible with your routine. There are lots of ways during the day that you can help prepare your body for bed at night. Start with these:⠀ ⠀ - Try to exercise regularly. This can relieve stress, anxiety and improve sleep.⠀ - Avoid meals within two hours of bed. ⠀ - Stimulants like caffeine and alcohol can also interfere with the quality of sleep.⠀ ⠀ Photo credit: @simone_i_jacob ⠀ ⠀ #riseiq #sleep #sleepy #sleephygiene #sleepbetter #goodsleep #anxiety #cbt #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #sleepaid #sleepwell #dementia #alzheimers #dementiacare #dementiasupport #dementiafriends #dementiacaregiver
Today we continue our thread looking at ways to apply CBT (Cognitive Behavioual Therapy) techniques to your bedtime routine. The aim is to de-stress and get better quality sleep. ⠀ ⠀ Another method that forms a large part of CBT is to change the way you think about the situation. Once you’ve challenged your negative thoughts, you will learn to react more positively and explore other ways of dealing with a distressing situation. ⠀ ⠀ For example, if you’re struggling to fall asleep, try to remember that most of us find it hard to sleep from time to time and include some calming breathing exercises in your bedtime routine to help clear your head and relax.⠀ ⠀ Art credit: @mooncrab.jpg ⠀ ⠀ #riseiq #sleep #sleepy #sleephygiene #sleepbetter #goodsleep #anxiety #cbt #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #sleepaid #sleepwell #dementia #alzheimers #dementiacare #dementiasupport #dementiafriends #dementiacaregiver
Yesterday we started a thread thinking about ways to apply CBT (Cognitive Behavioual Therapy) techniques to your bedtime routine to de-stress and therefore get better quality sleep. Here’s the second technique to help you get your 💤‘ s: ◾️Break your thoughts down: Write down when you’re feeling distressed, what’s triggered this and your mood and thoughts at the time. You will learn to make sense of your thoughts and actions by breaking them down into smaller areas. Try creating a sleep diary to share your thoughts before bed. #riseiq #sleep #sleepy #sleephygiene #sleepbetter #goodsleep #anxiety #cbt #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #sleepaid #sleepwell #dementia #alzheimers #dementiacare #dementiasupport #dementiafriends #dementiacaregiver
Are you or your loved one with dementia struggling to sleep? Could be stress related. There are plenty of relaxation techniques to try before going to bed. One many experts feel is the most effective is cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT. CBT is a type of talking therapy, which helps you change how you think, feel and behave. If you’re feeling stressed, CBT can help you manage it by identifying any negative or unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT works by replacing these with positive ones. Over the next few days we’re going to give you CBT techniques to manage your stress before bed. You’ll be sleeping better in no time. Here’s the first: ◾️Recognise your thoughts There are lots of reasons why you feel stressed, so it’s important to identify them. Think about what’s making you worried and anxious; perhaps it’s a deadline at work or a particular relationship. If you can recognise the source of your stress, you can make small changes to help you feel better. A good way to do this is to note down your thoughts and feelings, as this could make it easier to identify your stressors. #riseiq #sleep #sleepy #sleephygiene #sleepbetter #goodsleep #anxiety #cbt #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #sleepaid #sleepwell #dementia #alzheimers #dementiacare #dementiasupport #dementiafriends #dementiacaregiver
Anyone else feeling these #fridayfeels? We’re embracing #jomo after a long week. ✨ Photo credit: @bsaz via @mindbodygreen #selfcare #wellness #weekend