feed your real brain
So the truth is, the gut controls everything and it feeds your brain. The brain gets signals and nutrition from your gut and when it’s not optimal, neither is your brain. Nutrition nourishes every cell and when some of them have been compromised by stroke, nutrition matters even more.
Supplements, IV therapy and dietary changes are important parts to your recovery. Caveat: do your research and include your entire medical team on any choices or changes you make. Some supplements decrease effectiveness of medications. A nutritionist will help you make good dietary changes if underlying health conditions contributed to your stroke.
Integrative Functional Medicine, Naturopath doctors and holistic providers can suggest supplements, herbs and off label uses for medications.
Chinese Traditional Medicine providers can suggest herbal supplements that are really good but also can be just as effective as medications. So again, make sure you are keeping all of your providers in the loop about what you’re taking.
Do your own research and discuss with providers the benefits of supplements, herbs and dietary changes. If you feel it’s right for you and your doctors determine there’s no risk or harm, go for it. But look for the purest, organic sources of everything you consume to give your body optimal nutrition.
Anna Tseng, MPH, RD, LDN
As a plant-based Registered Dietitian, I help stroke survivors optimize their recovery and reduce chronic disease through a smooth and easy transition to a plant-based diet.
With the right guidance, support, strategies, and tasty, simple-to-make recipes, stroke survivors and their loved ones can move easily from a meat-heavy diet to a plant-powered one, even if they have a busy schedule or don’t know how to cook.
Learn how to nourish your body with whole plant-based foods, build a strong gut microbiome and optimize the functioning of the gut-brain axis!
Contact to learn more details about available PlantNourished coaching support options.
Contact Person: Anna Tseng, MPH, RD, LDN
Address: online coaching
Email: healthnow@plantnourished.com
Rebecca Mohning MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Rebecca Mohning M.S., R.D., CSSD, L.D. is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist, and a board certified sports dietitian that has been working in the field of weight loss and sports nutrition for almost 15 years.
Rebecca has appeared in local news shows and nationwide shows, magazines, and newspapers.
Rebecca can effectively improve the following conditions, using medical nutrition therapy:
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
Contact Person: Rebecca Morning
Address: northern Virginia & D.C.
Email: Rebecca.Mohning@expertnutrition.net
Phone Number: 571-437-5249
Expert Nutrition LLC