Happy New Year!

Ok, I just couldn't let another day go by without checking in and writing a greeting for the New Year... sooooo without further deliberations... Wishing you all a happy, healthy, blessed and prosperous New Year! It's that time of year when people typically make New Year resolutions. In fact, according to recent statistics (click here for the stats) about 45% of Americans usually make them (I would have thought this number was higher) but only 8% are successful in achieving them. So how can we improve that number?  It's about when high hopes, aspirations, and commitment meet with results. I want to be that person who helps folks figure it out! But it's not about me...it's about YOU! That's right. And you've heard me say it before, "IT ALL STARTS IN YOUR BRAIN!"  It begins with a thought, then a feeling, emotion, then a decision, action, habits...character...then results... (or not). This is why one of the first things I do when I work with people is to discuss the importance of MINDFULNESS.  So today is January 1 and many folks are mindful about resolving to do something or do something better, etc. But here's my thing... WHY WAIT UNTIL JAN.1? Really, we can choose to do this ANY day. We can start over or start something new ANY day. We can choose to live one day at a time and/or do something for just one day, one 24 hour period, then build momentum as time progresses, as we become mindful, take our thoughts captive, change our attitudes, focus on goals one day at a time. Can you tell I have been working a 12 step program? LOL Yep, that's why, other than Facebook (by the way, I would so appreciate it if you would "LIKE" and "SHARE" my Edge NeuroFitness FB page!) I have been pretty much off the radar, lots of studying, lots of personal development and resolving issues in preparation for taking this brain fitness practice to the next level. It started last winter when I met Dr. Daniel Amen in person at a conference. He invited me to become an Amen Clinic Affiliate so I went through his training and now use many of his tools to help people identify brain system issues and optimize their brain health. So cool! By the way, if you like his stuff, you can order on his website and get a 15% discount by entering my special promo code ECENTER321 But sometimes I still felt like I was stuck, without answers, resolving many issues but still some symptom or thought that just wouldn't turn around... Well folks, announcing this new technology...coming this month to Edge NeuroFitness is the Brainmaster Avatar which will allow us to image and record brain activity at all 19 electrode sites in 3D, real time, and provide biofeedback to guide the brain to where it needs to be to function at its peak! Woohoo! Check out this short video: BrainAvatar by BrainMaster Avatar takes all the guesswork out and saves us thousands of dollars in brain scanning, sending data out for brain mapping, years of psychotherapy...we can collect the data painlessly with no medical intervention in about 30 minutes then determine where we need to go for more focus, relief, and peak performance, because it all starts in your BRAIN! Just for the record, here are 10 things you can do to take care of your brain for the New Year and the rest of your life! Eat better (fresh whole foods) Sleep 7-8 hours/day Exercise regularly Begin each day with 10 thankful/grateful thoughts Eat fish or take fish oil Drink 8-10 glasses of water/day Maintain a healthy weight Meditate daily Spend time with positive people in your life Manage stress Remember, if you don't take care of your mind, you could LOSE IT! Cheers to a healthy brain in 2014!!!    As I always say, "Unlock Your Brain's Potential!"  Think healthy, eat healthy, and stay well and  HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Why Do I Care?

March is Brain Injury Awareness  Month!      So why do I care??? Who cares? Why should you care??? Well pictures speak louder than words, see for yourself! Here are just two of my helmets...   Note the left side of motorcycle helmet and front of equestrian lid...(the irregularly shaped hole on left is NOT supposed to be there, it could have been in my skull!) I have two more from childhood, those pretty black velvet riding helmets used by people like Christopher Reeve who get their kicks flying over jumps on a 1500lb. animal that has a mind of its own... Then when your bratty horse refuses to jump (I have well-behaved trusty steeds now), an epic launch occurs, propelling you torpedo-like into mid-air flight which often results in flattening the cute little nob on top of the helmet. I wonder if that's why they put it there? Like an indicator it's time to buy a new one? I DID BUY A NEW HELMET last week in honor of National Brain Injury Awareness Month, retiring the old lid to stockpile of relics, archiving my TBI's! Speaking of archives...being an aspiring neuroscientist, I wanted to find out the extent of damage to my noggin. After a couple thousand dollars, an hour of data collection strung up to 19 electrodes, and weeks of post processing, here is just one page of my QEEG results (as seen on my computer screen):    Note how the areas with issues correspond to the dings on my helmets that resulted in a 150% increase in the ADHD index compared to norms.  That means I'm special, LOL! This evaluation was done after a year of neurofeedback training, folks, but at least I'm functioning off meds. Can you imagine what it might have looked like before? And I've made a lot of progress since (stay tuned for updated report).  Do you have any of these symptoms? Symptoms of TBI usually fall into four categories: Thinking/  Remembering Physical Emotional/ Mood Sleep Difficulty thinking clearly Headache Fuzzy or blurry vision Irritability Sleeping more than usual Feeling slowed down Nausea or vomiting (early on) Dizziness Sadness Sleep less than usual Difficulty concentrating Sensitivity to noise or light Balance problems More emotional Trouble falling asleep Difficulty remembering new information Feeling tired, having no energy Nervousness or anxiety ***Some of these symptoms may appear right away, while others may not be noticed for days or months after the injury, or until the person starts resuming their everyday life and more demands are placed upon them. THIS IS WHY I CARE!!!  People need to know the affects of bumping your head and that help is available! PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO FRIENDS!!!  We, at Edge NeuroFitness are helping people with brain injuries, including yours truly!  The brain has billions of neural pathways of communication and with EEG Biofeedback we allow the brain to see itself in action to help regulate and stabilize these functions just by watching a feedback screen.  And if that's not enough, click here for the latest research! If you or a loved one has had a brain injury, even long ago, and would like more information on how we may be able to help: Please give me a call at (928)486-5414 to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION! And don't forget that we work with U.S. military veterans on a pro bono basis as our way of saying "thank you" for your service to our country! Find out more Find out how we can help you feel better, think better, work, perform, or sleep better... TODAY! Think healthy, eat healthy, and stay well! Many Blessings,       Becky Bassham www.EdgeNeuroFitness.com