Controlling how we age was the central message of a women’s health seminar hosted by Texas Education Extension Association (TEEA) earlier this week. TEEA member and former Retired Nurse, Babshi Spiett’s presentation focused on women’s nutrition and lifestyle relative to cognition and brain health.
Spiett also holds certification in herb medicine from three countries. Beginning with an overview of the brain’s physical composition, Spiett then highlighted four components of a healthy brain: a) nutrition, b) spirituality, c) movement, and d) lifestyle and explained how we can control each of these components with ketogenic diet regime that provides nutrition to the brain by giving the body more calories from protein and fat with less from carbohydrates. Noting that our bodies are designed to be in movement, any increase in motion is helpful. Other small modifications in behavior, such as gratitude and interacting within a community, can improve mood, promote a sense of security and belonging and an elevation of self-worth and purpose. In conclusion, Spiett emphasized that attention to diet and lifestyle changes can give us control of how we age.
TEEA also hosts three special interest groups: knitting, crocheting and community gardening. These informal gatherings are for enthusiasts of a craft or skill, and those who want to learn something new. All group meetings are open to the community.
