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Credit – Pexels   The upkeep of your mind is vitally important. If we aren’t careful, our neglect of cognitive care could lead it its decline. In the US alone, there are 6.2 million people living with dementia. Studies show that more than 11 million family members, and other unpaid caregivers, provided an estimated 15.3 billion hours of care to people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias in 2020.   Unfortunately, these figures reflect a decline in the number of caregivers compared with a decade earlier. This has put a huge strain on the healthcare system and is leading to more wait times for patients. And while more jobs are available for those who get an optional certificate in senior living management there is still a big hole in the caregiving sector. This is why preemptive measures are very important. The good news is that is possible to reduce the chance of getting the above conditions through good mental practices. This is why we need to develop habits that empower the mind and protect cognitive abilities.   Here are five health endeavors that can do just that.   Get regular physical activity   Getting exercise isn’t just for your physical health— physical activity can actually boost brain health as well. When you get moving, your brain is being pushed to think, problem-solve, and focus. Exercise also brings oxygen-rich blood to the region of the brain that’s responsible for thought.   Cognitive decline is almost twice as common among adults who are inactive compared to those who are active. Thus, it’s recommended that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly. This can be broken into 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week. You can also choose any physical activity you enjoy; from walking the dog, dancing, or going to the gym.   Biohacking your brain   Biohacking, or what can be described as do-it-yourself biology, basically means making small, incremental changes to your lifestyle to boost your overall health and well-being. Neurobiologist Willeimier initially came up with a collection of proactive strategies for preserving cognitive health.   Now, there’s a variety of online short courses that teach you brain activities like writing with your non-dominant hand and mindfulness journaling. Experts also recommend at least seven hours of sleep daily, and an increased intake of brain foods, or foods rich in omega-3 and flavonoids. These include fatty fish, berries, legumes, dark chocolate, vegetables, and nuts.   Learning something new   The process of learning something new promotes cognitive functions like concentration, memory recall, and attention to detail. Learning a second language, for instance, has been shown to have huge benefits for cognitive ability. Studies show that it increases your executive function, which are the skills that allow you to control and direct your attention, as well as your ability to plan. It doesn’t have to be a language, any new skill will help improve your brain’s health.   Meditating and reflecting   Meditation is mostly known to help reduce stress levels and help relax your body and mind. But more than that, meditation is linked to increased gray matter in the hippocampus. The grey matter throughout one’s central nervous system is responsible for controlling movement, memory, and emotions, which is why those who have meditated for years have been found to have increased cognitive function. Beginners in meditation can start out by finding a calm space, focusing on their breath, and clearing their minds. Mind-body exercises like tai-chi and yoga are also great because they combine physical, cognitive, and meditative exercises.   Keeping up with your social life   Socialization is important for the cognitive function of older adults. Research has shown that the lack of social interaction can affect cognition negatively, while strong social ties have been associated with a lower risk of dementia. Constantly interacting with other people, whether they’re family, friends, acquaintances, and others, can promote intellectual stimulation. Moreover, a rich social environment provides sources of support, reduces stress, and helps combat depression — all of which can lead to better mental health and slowed cognitive decline.   Invest in yourself   It’s a natural process for our brains to change with us as we age. But through these five health endeavors that you can incorporate into your daily routine, you can actively choose to give your mind the attention it deserves, and possibly stave off cognitive decline as early as now.   Article specially produced for toolsforwellness.com Produced by: JBarber

HOW CELL PHONE RADIATION AFFECTS OUR BRAIN’S ACTIVITYTHE AFFECTS OF CELL PHONE RADIATION ON OUR BRAIN AND BODYLet’s be honest, the debate on whether WiFi / Cell Phone radiation is not over yet. Although recent studies showed that such radiation may, in fact, contribute to the creation of cancer cells, some studies showed no such effect. The inconclusive status has already moved The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies cell phone radiation as a “possible human carcinogen” due to an increased risk of brain cancer from long-term and heavy use of cell phones. However, is cancer the only thing we should be concerned about? What about other short and long-term effects that cell phone radiation may have on our brain? Mobile phones & EEGHuman brain cells communicate via electrical impulses, which can be detected by non-invasive EEG (Electroencephalography) measurements. A recent mobile phone study by researchers from the Netherlands found that when a dialing mobile phone is placed on the ear, its radiation, although not consciously sensed, is electrically detected by the brain. In the study, 31 healthy females were exposed to a 3G mobile phone for 15 minutes and their EEG activity was measured. Changed brain activity (i.e. cortical reactivity increase) was detected immediately after radiation peaks, which are produced during the phone’s normal dialing process. The Netherlands study is not the first one to show an EEG change as a result of acute exposure to cell phone radiation. In 2015 a French study showed that the brain EEG pattern (alpha band) is altered by GSM cell phone radiation; a 2013 Italian mobile phone study also demonstrated significant changes in brain activity (i.e. cortical excitability) induced by 45-min exposure to GSM mobile phone, there were also two Australian studies and one from the USA. Mobile phones & BBBIn addition, other studies have shown the effect of the cell phone radiation on the blood-brain barrier, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is formed by brain endothelial cells lining the cerebral microvasculature, and is an important mechanism for protecting the brain from fluctuations in plasma composition, and from circulating agents such as neurotransmitters and xenobiotics capable of disturbing neural function. Such studied have been confirmed in more than one lab and shows the same results: “Taken together, these results demonstrated that exposure to 900 MHz EMF radiation for 28 days can significantly impair spatial memory and damage BBB permeability” Additional mobile phone affectsOther research has been carried out by the United States’ National Institute on Drug Abuse. The organization’s director, Dr. Nora Volkow, finds that just 50 minutes of exposure to cell phone radiation in adult males directly alters the production of glucose – the brain’s main fuel. A five-year-old’s brain, healthy or otherwise, is encased in a thinner skull and contains more fluid than an adult brain. According to studies carried out by industry modelers in Switzerland and France, the bone marrow of a child’s head absorbs 10 times more radiation than that of an adult, while that of infants and toddlers will absorb even more. the latest study by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland – the home of mobile phone giant Nokia – has found that one hour of mobile radiation triggered potentially harmful changes in human cells. The radiation made the cells in blood vessel walls shrink – allowing potentially harmful substances in the blood to ‘leak’ into the brain. Repeated exposure, the study found, could make the blood-brain barrier more permeable, leading to increased brain damage. It concluded: ‘Repeated occurrences of these events on a daily basis, over a long period of time, could become a health hazard due to possible accumulation of brain tissue damage.’ So, although there is no obvious conclusion that the cell phone radiation and exposure will cause your brain to develop cancer, it is easy to conclude from all these different sources that there is a good chance that long exposure to such radiation will have a negative effect on the brain. Such effect can be cognitive or it may even trigger ADHD, and there is the sleeping issue, If you are like the billions of people who sleep with their cell phone next to their bed, this could be causing many problems (imperceptible for the moment) to your health. The radiation that smartphones emit could be really dangerous and not advisable for any reason. This is true at any time of the day, but in the hours when we are sleeping, having our cell phone near us can lead to nightmares, inability to sleep, and waking up several times each night, etc. The reason? It causes an alteration in the system of certain self-regulating processes, such as your biological clock or cardiac rhythms. In conclusion – better safe than sorryTo conclude, there is enough evidence that clearly shows us that we must do what we can to reduce our exposure, here are some points to help you reduce your exposure: Don’t hold a cell phone directly up to your head. Use a headset or speakerphone to talk on the phone, or if you must, use either our wallet case or slim case which effectively reduce your exposure.Pregnant women should keep cell phones away from their abdomens, and men who wish to become fathers should never keep activated phones in their pockets. We also recommend using our Belly Band for pregnant women.Don’t allow children to play with or use your cell phone. Older children should use a headset or speakerphone when talking on a cell phone.Never text and drive (this holds true regardless of radiation…), and use specially adapted antennas for cars to avoid absorbing maximum power as the phone moves from one cell system to another.Turn off your wireless router at night to minimize exposure to radiation or simply keep the phone outside the room.Eat green vegetables and get a good night’s sleep in a dark room to enhance natural repair of DNA that may have been damaged by cell phone use.

RESEARCH ON EMF HARMONY TECHNOLOGY Positive physiological effects of the EMF Harmony technology have been demonstrated in a number of studies using various measurement devices where health parameters of test subjects are measured before and after exposure to EMF radiation with and without protection from EMF Harmony devices. Following are examples of such studies & tests: Heart Rate Variability Study Cress Sprouts Growth Test EMF Protection Case Study Live Blood Analysis Study Gas Discharge Visualization Test Heart Rate Variability Test HEART RATE VARIABILITY STUDY The figure below shows measurements taken with a HeartQuest heart rate variability (HRV) device. On the left are baseline readings from a test subject, in the middle are results after a 5 minute unprotected cell phone call, and on the right are results after a 5 minute cell phone call with the EMF Harmonizer+ attached to the phone. The top figures show the test subject’s psycho-emotional state index, which dropped from the baseline 65% to 30% after the unprotected cell phone call, and increased to 70% after using the cell phone with the Harmonizer+ attached (better than baseline). The bottom figures show the subject’s brainwave measures for delta, theta, alpha, beta and gamma rhythms. Click here to view the complete study. CRESS SPROUTS GROWTH TEST This test provides a visual demonstration of the negative effects of EMF radiation on the growth of cress sprouts, and how the EMF Harmonizer+ minimized these negative effects. The test includes sprouts grown next to a WiFi router emitting measurable EMF radiation, and a control group of sprouts grown 8 feet away with no exposure to EMF radiation. On the left is a picture of the sprouts grown next to the router without EMF protection, and on the right are the sprouts grown with the Harmonizer+ on the router. Click here to view the complete study, including pictures of the sprouts under various growing conditions. Or click here to view the video overview. EMF PROTECTION CASE STUDY In this case study a middle aged couple exposed to EMF radiation throughout their lives were tested before and after being provided with EMF Harmony products for their devices and home. Their EMF stressors included frequent use of cell phones, laptops, iPads; a “smart house” full of wireless networks, appliances, gadgets; one electric and one hybrid car; and solar panels on the home with a converter. The testing included a thorough physical/neurological/functional exam and comprehensive blood panel. The notable improvements in their health are detailed in the report. Click here to view the complete study. LIVE BLOOD ANALYSIS STUDY The images below are blood samples from a test subject magnified using a dark field microscope. The image on the left shows a sample taken before using a cell phone, and the red blood cells are spaced apart and moving freely in a healthy state. The middle image shows a sample taken after a 5 minute unprotected cell phone call, and the red blood cells are clumping and aggregating in an unhealthy state. The image on the right shows a sample taken after a 5 minute cell phone call using the EMF Harmonizer+, and the red blood cells are again moving freely in a healthy state. Click here to view the complete study. GAS DISCHARGE VISUALIZATION TEST The graphs below are the results of a gas discharge visualization (GDV) test on a healthy subject, with the orange representing the default state of the subject and the violet representing the state of the subject after wearing the EMF Harmony Mobility+ bracelet for 4 minutes. Significant improvements are shown in all areas, most notably reduced stress, increased energy, and better organ balance. Click here to view the complete report. HEART RATE VARIABILITY TEST The figure below shows measurements taken with a Nilas MV heart rate variability (HRV) device. On the left are readings after a 5 minute unprotected cell phone call, and on the right are readings after a 5 minute cell phone call with the EMF Harmonizer+. The top figures show the test subject’s central neuro hormonal system regulation, which improved from a measurement of 30 to 64. The bottom figures show the subject’s energy reserves and utilization, with the blue squares indicating anabolic and the red catabolic processes. These results improved from a measurement of 21 / 26 to 86 / 94 when using the Harmonizer+. Click here to view the complete report.

Newsworthy…   Can I really protect myself from exposure to EMF? At Tools for Wellness we work hard to validate the technologies for products we offer.  When it comes to EMF (Electromagnetic Fields), about 40% of the phone calls we get are customers trying to understand EMF and protect themselves from the potential effects.  This is a growing and relevant issue we should all consider.  The advice we give our customers is not to intimidate our customers…  Our advice is to look at the bubble you live in, understand what your exposures are, and do your best to manage it.  In modern society, we can’t get away from it, but it can be managed. What are EMFs, and why do we care? EMF’s can be described as electrons that have been accelerated.  An electron is a subatomic particle that is charged with negative electricity.  An electromagnetic field (EMF) is generated when electrons are accelerated.  When these accelerated movements are created, these charged particles create fields.  These fields, a range of radiation frequencies, are known as the radiation spectrum.  Some frequencies are harmless.  Traditional frequencies like radio have no damaging effect while higher frequencies generated from modern technologies can project potentially risky levels of radiation…  which are not good for the human body.  With the recent introduction of 5G frequencies the level of EMF radiation is expanded 1000x. According to the Environmental Health Trust, a credible independent health organization, over 215 scientists from 40 different countries have appealed to the United Nations for urgent action to reduce the EMF (electromagnetic field) exposure emitting from wireless sources. The other question we get frequently is “Do EMF protection products work?”  There are certainly a lot of products in the market place that make claims but really don’t provide a benefit.  We do a lot of research with the products we offer to insure they provide benefit to our customers.  We carefully research the manufacturers we work with and look for solid 3rd party testing.  We have a few internal tests we run to help provide efficacy.    This is a bit of an oldie we thought we’d share again.  The video link below was a research study done by the BBC and gives a good explanation of what happens to our bodies with regular exposure to EMF.   CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO The video shows how a product like Q-Link can help protect. There remains some controversy over the effectiveness of products like these.  In the US, we are especially late adopters.  The message we consistently find is the EMF’s do effect our bodies and good management of exposure is certainly a recommendation.

As we age it can be increasingly frustrating as our cognitive skills begin to diminish.  There is hope! Light & Sound machines have shown positive, pharmaceutical-free, ways to enhance cognition, memory and balance for seniors! The David light and sound devices, including the Delight,  are portable hand-held devices which utilizes a inovative, non-invasive, and a drug-free approach to mental alertness.  This breakthrough technology is called Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE).  The Delight series of devices  integrates the principles of AVE to help older adults achieve peak mental performance, improve memory, reduce stress, get a better sleep, increase energy levels, and even combat the “blues”. Cognitive decline and dementia in aging adults is more common than ever and a growing problem.  It effects older adults and the frequency is expanding.  Longer life increases the likelihood of loss of memory and decline in cognitive performance.Several studies have confirmed a slowing of natural alpha activity with age.  It has also been shown that an increase in overall theta activity is the best and earliest indicator of cognitive decline (Prichep, et al., 1994). AVE has a fairly significant impact on cognitive function, and has also been shown to improve cerebral blood flow (CBF) which declines with age.  The Brain Booster session has been shown to boost memory, reading, language and brain wave frequency. The Feeling Better 1 and 2 sessions are especially effective for seniors with cognitive issues, but also with added depression. These sessions apply beta frequency stimulation to the left hemisphere of the brain (via the right visual field and right auditory system) and alpha frequency to the right hemisphere of the brain (via the left visual field and left auditory system). Our research has shown that in addition to improving cognition, depression lifts and balance improves in relation with the reduced depression. This occurs within the first month. Gait also tends to improve after six weeks, once the fear of falling is reduced and confidence is restored. The Delight features five distinct categories of sessions: Energize, Meditate, Brain Booster, Sleep and Feeling Better, with two selections for each category.Our sessions have been thoroughly tested and are designed based on most current research findings to ensure you the most effective results. The sessions on the Delight are supported by research articles. The Delight sessions also include our proprietary randomization process, which helps encourage dissociation and enhance the entrainment process. The Delight features larger easy-to-read, easy-to-operate buttons which allow users to select a session very easily. The Delight session category buttons are lit to allow the user to see them in the dark. Mind Alive Inc. has been designing and manufacturing mind enhancement products for over 35 years, and has conducted extensive research in that time, continually revealing new applications for this ground-breaking technology. For a complete review of the study done on cognitive effectiveness of sound and light CLICK on the link:  Article_-_Biofeedback_-Seniors_Issues Tools for Wellness 800-456-9887

In the EMF harmonizing space, it can be difficult to find genuine products that thoroughly test for product efficacy.  Somavedic is a company the specializes in creating products and devices to help protect from the effects of electromagnetic emissions.  In society today we lives with immense technology that generates levels of electromagnetic radiation that is ten million up to billion times higher than the natural electromagnetic relict radiation which is necessary for life.  That means we are all constantly exposed to electromagnetic pollution. The excessive quantity of technical electromagnetic fields leads to numerous nature, animal and human biological disorders, caused by penetration of technical electromagnetic signals in the information systems of our cells and body organs. The study’s below is reflects 3 independents firms that studied the specifics results and positive benefits of the Somavedic devices:   Bion Institute, Ltd. Institute for Bioelectromagnetics and New Biology (BION) Somavedic Medic Uran-Report on testing Protective Influence-WiFi Somavedic Medic Uran-Report on testing Protective Influence-Cell phone Somavedic Medic Uran-Report on testing Energy Influence   International Association for Electrosmog Research (IGEF) IGEF Certificate — Somavedic Medic IGEF_Somavedic_MEDIC-HRV IGEF_Blood_analysis   Institute for Research on Electromagnetic Compatibility (IIREC) IIREC_Report_Somavedic_ATLANTIK_1 IIREC Dr. Medinger e.U. Medic_Uran_ANNEX_iphone_IIREC IIREC_Report_Somavedic_ATLANTIK_1

Pain management is always a concern for those who suffer from arthritis, but there are plenty of other people who have concerns about pain even though they live healthy lifestyles. Take athletes for instance: Athletes put tremendous strain on their bodies and oftentimes, seek out the help of natural therapies to induce relaxation, pain reduction, or increased athletic ability. Why we can’t give you a magic cure for all of these things, what we can do is make a recommendation for feeling better no matter what your lifestyle: Electrical muscle stimulators. Electrical muscle stimulators are part of an alternative therapy that harnesses the power of acupuncture and acupressure and couples it with electrical energies. As a result, you get a therapy that penetrates deeper in the muscles, getting to the root of the problem so to speak. In a way, electrical muscle stimulators give you a pulse or a charge needed to loosen up so that you can move better and feel better as a result. At Tools for Wellness, we offer several types of electrical muscle stimulator if you’re interested in this kind of therapy. For beginner to intermediate users of electrical muscle stimulators, you’ll want to check out the personal electronic massager we feature in our selection. Designed for back pain and applicable to a variety of lifestyles, this electric muscle stimulator uses a unique design that delivers electrical impulses through conductive pads so that you get the benefit deep in your muscles. It’s a lot like acupuncture. Additionally, this massager offers several intensity levels and massage programs so you can find the one that’s right for you, as well as a design that helps you establish equilibrium by balancing your energy levels naturally. Just stick the pads onto the areas where you feel tension and let it do it’s work. It’s really the perfect combination of acupoint pressure, massage touch, and electrical muscle stimulation. Or, if you’re a more advanced user of electrical muscle stimulation and have a knowledge of micro current therapy, you may want to take a look at our Pointer Pulse Electrotherapy Device. This is the next generation of hand held stimulator and uses an all-in-one design to incorporate the powers of infrared laser therapy and electrical stimulation. Use each therapy on its own or simultaneously – this device gives you the flexibility and precision needed to administer electrotherapy easily and effectively. For more methods of electrical muscle stimulation, browse through our selection of pain relief and general health products.