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Stroke: More than just a sudden event
On this Stroke Awareness Day, it’s important to understand that a stroke is not typically a random, instantaneous event. According to The Noakes Foundation, while a stroke appears sudden — a blocked or ruptured artery in the brain — the reality is it often follows years of quietly building metabolic and vascular damage.
Jen Brueton
Oct 294 min read
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Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Taking Back Control with Lifestyle & Metabolic Health
For many families, cognitive decline and dementia are not just medical diagnoses — they’re life-altering experiences. Watching a loved one lose their memory, personality or independence brings heartbreak, stress and financial strain. Daily routines can change overnight; spouses become caregivers; children take on new responsibilities. It’s no wonder so many people feel powerless in the face of these conditions.
Jen Brueton
Sep 173 min read
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How Your Senses Impact Your Mental Health
A revolutionary approach to understanding and managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm through sensory awareness
Jen Brueton
May 304 min read
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Blood Sugar and Your Brain: The Silent Ageing Factor
Your brain is an energy-intensive organ. Despite accounting for only about 2% of your body weight, it consumes approximately 20% of your body's energy resources. This disproportionate energy requirement highlights just how metabolically active your brain is, constantly working to maintain your consciousness, process information, regulate bodily functions, and store memories.
Jen Brueton
Apr 304 min read
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Improving Metabolic Health in Children: A Path to Optimal Learning and Development
In today's world of processed foods and increasing childhood obesity, understanding the connection between metabolism and brain development has never been more crucial.
Jen Brueton
Mar 303 min read
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Rethinking Parkinson's Disease: The Metabolic Connection and the Transformative Role of Occupational Therapy
In recent years, our understanding of Parkinson's Disease (PD) has undergone a significant transformation.
Jen Brueton
Jan 304 min read
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Thriving on Keto During the Holidays: Your Complete Survival Guide
The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and inevitably, food-centered gatherings, maintaining your low-carb or keto lifestyle doesn't
Jen Brueton
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Boost Your Brain Power: The Critical Link Between Stress, Metabolism, and Cognitive Health
Are you finding it harder to focus, remember details, or maintain mental clarity throughout your day?
Jen Brueton
Nov 9, 20243 min read
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5 Daily Habits to Boost Your Brain  & Mental Health
Many people who have energy and fatigue problems, especially in the more severe stages of chronic fatigue, may also start to get lots of
Jen Brueton
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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Why I recommend a Low Carb / Ketogenic diet for clients with neurological impairment..
A ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, that can be beneficial for individuals with neurological impairments..
Jen Brueton
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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Insulin Resistance the root of all Chronic Disease?
ALL carbohydrates turn into sugar in the body, causing your blood sugar levels to rise after eating them.
Jen Brueton
May 11, 20242 min read
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Am I Prediabetic or Insulin Resistant?
These five easy checks can tell you if you have insulin resistance or are at risk for Diabetes.
Jen Brueton
May 9, 20242 min read
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What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of cardiometabolic risk factors that includes obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and...
Jen Brueton
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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Occupational Therapy in the time of COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the lives, health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities worldwide....
Jen Brueton
Feb 4, 20213 min read
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World Cerebral Palsy Day 2020
#WorldCPDay #CPMakeYourMark Working with children with cerebral palsy and their families over the years has taught me so much about...
Jen Brueton
Oct 6, 20202 min read
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What is Occupational Therapy?
"Occupational therapy is a client-centered health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. The...
Jen Brueton
Sep 14, 20202 min read
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