We tend to think a lot about mental health and often overlook brain health. Well, not today! If you've ever felt like your brain is lacking energy, if you are worried about neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, or perhaps you’ve had a few concussions, then this is the episode for you! Today, we are joined by Matthew Bennett, the brains behind Brain Evolve. Matthew has extensive experience as an athletic therapist working with professional athletes.  When he started to recognize common patterns among concussion survivors, he became interested in brain health and developed the supplement Brain Evolve. Today, he sheds light on how brain health differs from mental health, what we can do to nourish our brain health, how the effect of COVID-19 on the brain compares to other brain issues, and tips for overcoming a concussion and restoring your optimal brain health. Matthew has three easy things that you can do to start improving your mental and brain health today, tune in to find out what they are! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to Matthew Bennett and Brain Evolve.
• How brain health differs from mental health. 
• Some of the things we can do to nourish our brain health.  
• How Matthew came to be so passionate about brain health. 
• Some of the ingredients found in Brain Evolve and the benefits of the ingredient Curcumin. 
• How Brain Evolve aids sleep and why this is the number one thing that the brain needs for recovery.
• What to do if you have brain issues and you can’t sleep.
• The effects of COVID-19 on the brain and how this compares to a brain issue.
• Three easy things that you can do to start improving how you’re feeling in terms of mental and brain health. 
• Allison’s recent second concussion and why being female puts you at greater risk.
• How the treatment for concussions has changed over the past few years. 
• Some of the lesser-known symptoms of concussion such as low libido and constipation. 
• How to get energy back in the brain after a concussion. 
• The antioxidant of astaxanthin and its effect on reversing macular degeneration. 
• The role of fatty acids in brain health and why they aren’t included in Brain Evolve.  
• The benefits of ginkgo biloba. 
• How to know when it’s safe to start exercising again as a concussion survivor.
• Matthew’s final words of advice on emotional support.
• How to find out more about Matthew or Brain Evolve.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Matthew Bennett 

Matthew Bennett on Twitter

Your HAVN Life - Brain Evolve

Molecules - January 2022 

The World Database of Happiness

Deliciously Geeky

Allison Tannis on LinkedIn

Allison Tannis on Instagram

Natural Health Influencer on Instagram 

Natural Health Influencer Facebook Group

Pure-Lē Natural

Vista Magazine 

Vista Magazine on Instagram

It is time to start living your better life, and seaweed can help you do it! Believe it or not, seaweed has what it takes to alleviate a range of health issues as well as cosmetic benefits. In fact, scientific studies have shown the massive health benefits that seaweed has to offer but is it probably more complicated than you think. Here today to talk everything seaweed with us is Courtney Howell, brown seaweed lover and co-founder of 7 Fathoms Skin Care which creates seaweed-based healthcare products. Courtney and her husband first became interested in seaweed after a storm caused seaweed to wash up along a cove near their home. They noticed a gel-like substance on the fronds when their daughter was playing with one, which started a chain of events that lead them to become the seaweed experts they are today. In our conversation, we talk about the different healthcare uses of seaweeds, why seaweed-based products are rising in popularity, examples of some of the products available, what bioactive compounds are in seaweeds, how Courtney first became interested in seaweeds, and why she is so focused on brown seaweeds. We also learn what to consider when buying seaweed-based products and why the extraction process is essential to create products that work. Don’t miss out on this fascinating conversation with seaweed pioneer Courtney Howell!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introduction and background about today’s guest and seaweed expert, Courtney Howell.
• Why seaweed has not been popular in Canada and the potential to grow the industry.
• An outline of the different uses of seaweeds.
• Seaweed as a safe and sustainable option for harvesting bioactive compounds.
• Why seaweeds are ten times more bioactive than land-based sources.
• The reason why brown seaweed is the focus of her business.
• Some examples of the benefits of using seaweed for healthcare.
• Longevity-based properties of populations that eat seaweeds.
• What you need to consider when buying a seaweed-based product.
• Rundown of the different bioactive compounds in seaweeds.
• The role that seaweed can play in alleviating a range of skin conditions.
• Courtney shares what got her first interested in seaweed.
• We discuss the various applications and the huge potential seaweed has. 
• More details about what a consumer should consider when buying a seaweed-based product.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Courtney Howell on LinkedIn

7 Fathoms Skin Care

7 Fathoms Skin Care on Facebook

7 Fathoms Skin Care on Instagram

7 Fathoms Skin Care on YouTube

Laminaria digitata

‘Potential Use of Seaweed Bioactive Compounds in Skincare—A Review’

Allison Tannis on LinkedIn

Allison Tannis on Instagram

Natural Health Influencer on Instagram 

Natural Health Influencer Facebook Group

Pure-Lē Natural

Vista Magazine 

Vista Magazine on Instagram

Do you want to get healthy but find the broad range of supplements confusing? Then this episode is for you! Today, we give listeners the insider scoop and expert advice on sports supplements. Learn which ones are good for pre-workout, post-workout and everything in between. To help us learn more about the subject is Jim McMahon, an industry expert who has over a decade of experience with nutritional supplements and has worked with various major league athletes to help them reach their full potential. In our conversation, we talk about Jim's companies, where protein supplements originated from, why it is better to use a blend of proteins, whether there are suitable plant-based products available, the advantages of fermented options, and the importance of amino acids. We also learn about some new and exciting supplement ingredients, and the fungus that will help your body recover. Tune in to demystify and get an expert guide into the world of sports nutrition and supplements with Jim McMahon!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Outline of today’s topic and background about our guest, Jim McMahon.
• A brief rundown of Jim’s different companies within the nutrition space.
• The challenge that athletes have consuming enough protein when training.  
• What the difference is between isolate and concentrate whey protein.
• How to find the best plant-based alternative protein for your needs.
• Jim provides a definitive method for assessing an aspect of nutritional quality. 
• Find out if branched-chain amino acids can be used for muscle recovery.
• Whether branched-chain amino acids can be sourced from plants.
• We discuss some exciting new ingredients that are entering the market. 
• Where to start for those who are interested in taking supplements.
• The importance of supplements for non-athletes to improve their health. 
• Some natural alternatives to traditional electrolyte supplements. 
• A final takeaway message that Jim has for listeners: keep it simple. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jim McMahon on LinkedIn

Jim McMahon on Facebook

Fit Foods

Mutant

Mutant on Facebook

Mutant on Instagram

Mutant on Twitter

Mutant on YouTube

Pure Vita Labs

Pure Vita Labs on Instagram

Pure Vita Labs on Twitter

North Coast Naturals

North Coast Naturals on Facebook

North Coast Naturals on Instagram

North Coast Naturals on Twitter

North Coast Naturals on LinkedIn

Allison Tannis on LinkedIn

Allison Tannis on Instagram

Natural Health Influencer on Instagram 

Natural Health Influencer Facebook Group