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What To Expect
Our 10-Session Intensive program includes a comprehensive Brain Mapping & Assessment session, followed by 9 Brain State Conditioning™ extended Sessions. Our extended sessions at Finlandia pack in a lot of training protocols, are each quite long -- at 1:45 to 2 hours in duration. Typically, sessions are scheduled for once per day over two weeks, but custom scheduling can be offered to accommodate your schedule and needs.
Every individual's experience is unique and different...
Brain State Conditioning™ has been demonstrated to produce significant, positive changes in the lives of at least 90% of clients. (And of the relatively small percentage that do not notice changes, their spouses or families often do!) With that being said, every individual experiences the process differently.
For some people, their largest improvements are felt 2 to 4 weeks following training, as their brain integrates the work it did and the new neural pathways it formed during the training. Many notice their sleep improves and they feel better immediately. Yet others notice temporary 'negative' effects - such as an increase in irritability and lack of sleep - before their positive shift is reached in these areas. (This can be a result of stored energy moving up from the subconscious in order to be dealt with and released.)
We recommend several things to help you get the most of out the Brain State Conditioning™ process:
- Refrain from all alcohol or recreational drugs for 1 week before, during, and a minimum of 3 weeks after your training.
The brain is forming new neural networks both during and after the training, and should be in optimal condition with respect to overall health and nutrients.
- Get a lot of rest, and reduce your daily workload as much as possible.
It is important that your mind and body be as stress-free as possible during training. This means that, if at all possible, plan to take the week off work (or school). Your brain will be doing a lot of work during this time, as new neural nets are being formed. You will likely not feel this physically in your brain, though it is quite a workout ! Thus, the brain should be at rest as much as possible between and following training sessions, so it has a chance to integrate the work to a full extent. (Yes, you can use this as an excuse to be lazy this week... though light exercise is still beneficial.)
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How much of the human brain is water? |
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77-78% is water
10-12% is lipids
8% protein
1% carbohydrate
2% soluable organic substances
1% inorganic salts |
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Drink LOTS of water during the process.
Preferably not juice, but if you need to have juice at any point try to be as non-sugar (and definitely no artificial sugar) as possible. Also try to reduce caffeine intake during your training, if you can. If you feel you need coffee in the morning, it is still ok, but try to limit your intake.
Please note that slightly alkaline water (with a pH between 7 and 9) is best, for bain and body health. It hydrates better at the cellular level, as its dissolved minerals help to retain water in the brain. (During your training, we have purified alkaline water at the clinic freely available.) Increasing your alkalinity can also help to normalize blood sugar. [view list of acid- and alkaline-forming foods]
Also, note that fluoridated water and beverages should be avoided at all costs. (In Greater Vancouver, the water supply is not fluoridated, though much of North America still is, and many beverage and water bottlers use fluoride.) Fluoride, even in its naturally occuring forms, can weaken bones and is linked with osteo-sarcoma, accumulate in organs, and calcify the pineal gland in the brain. The pineal gland is very important with its function of interfacing with higher consciousness.
- Recommended diet during the training process.
Eat lots of good-quality, natural protein during training. Eggs, hemp seeds, grass-fed beef and cold-water wild fish* are great natural sources of protein. Protein supports the "construction" in the brain at the cellular level. If you can, stay away from protein supplements and other food products which have such ingredients as "soy protein isolate" which very often contain monosodium glutamate (MSG). MSG, still very prevalent in a variety of processed foods, can also be listed as "yeast extract", or even "natural flavour" or "spices" in food ingredients. It functions as an excitotoxin that burns out brain cells and cause brain swelling among other things. As far as other excitotoxins go, we recommend to stay completely away from aspartame and any and all artificial sweeteners. (For further information about the hazards of MSG and aspartame, we recommend checking out Dr. Russell Blaylock's excellent work.) We recommend to also stay away from any potential inflammation agents, such as other artificial flavouring substances, dyes and colouring subtances, and known allegerns. With respect to brain health in general, there is a lot of very good recent research available to us that many physicians are only starting to become aware of.
Carbohydrates, or more specifically the glucose from them, are also necessary
as fuel for the brain. Complex carbs like whole-grains, fruit,
veggies and legumes provide glucose on more of a time-release basis,
whereas simple carbs like chips and candy are more like a direct
injection of glucose. The complex ones are healthier, especially since
too much sugar at once can actually deprive the brain of its needed
glucose because of insulin spikes. Therefore, we recommend to have a
good breakfast that is rich in complex carbs while training, and to know
it's okay to snack on the simple ones as long as one doesn't go
overboard.
* - Types of fish that would not be recommended because they typically have higher levels of mercury, include: tuna, mahi-mahi, atlantic (farmed) salmon, and sail/swordfish.
- Essential fatty acids are a great nutritional support.
Great sources include hemp seeds, molecularly-distilled fish oil, cod liver oil, krill oil, flaxseed oil, raw pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, leafy vegetabls and raw nuts (keep in fridge). Not only during your training, but on an ongoing basis, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats are essential indeed.
- No chiropractic adjustments or acupuncture bodywork for 3 weeks.
For a period of 3 weeks following your training, please refrain from bodywork including chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture. During this time when your brain is integrating your training, if you need to have bodywork done, light massage therapy will be a better alternative.
- Wear comfortable clothing.
Comfortable clothing can, in general, help your body be more relaxed. It might be best to leave the tight belt or the shirt-and-tie at home!
- Regarding medications.
If you are on prescription medication, PLEASE let us know in advance exactly which medications you are on. Please note that WE ARE NOT MEDICAL DOCTORS, and will NEVER advise reducing or eliminating any medications that have been prescribed by your doctor. If you want to do this, then that is conversation you need to have with him/her. What we can tell you is that some prescription medications may increase the number of sessions required to achieve the same level of efficacy. We can train through most prescription medications however.
Also, specifically please note that many medications - and even some over-the-counter eye drops - contain beta blockers which may reduce the effectiveness of your brain state training. If you use eye drops, please be advised of this. We have a list of some of the eye drops that contain beta blockers.
Other notes:
- Snacks and in-between meals. If you'd like to bring snacks or a water bottle (or mug), definitely do so! Fruit, nuts, veggies and water are all good healthy choices. There is good-quality filtered water, and a selection of herbal teas available in the clinic at no charge.
- Please be on time. If you are late for your appointment we may be required to reduce the time of your sessions accordingly.
- Please note our 24-hour cancellation policy. If we do not receive cancellation notice at least 1 full business day prior to any appointment, you will be billed for that appointment.
- Please contact us if you have any questions! Our phone number is 604-733-5323 ext.6, and email is brainstate (at) finlandiahealth (dot) com.
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