Nutrition for Cognitive Health: A 2-Part Online Presentation, January 30 & February 6, 7-8:30pm

Dear Readers,

I’m pleased to announce my first online presentation:

Nutrition for Cognitive Health

Part 1: Thursday, January 30th, 7-8:30pm

Part 2: Thursday, February 6th, 7-8:30pm

$25 for both classes, payable in advance via Venmo (@dyaelbernhard.com)
or Paypal (durga.yael@gmail.com)

Please email me at durga.yael@gmail.com to let me know you would like to register, and to provide an email address. You will receive a Zoom link the day of the first presentation. A recording will be available.

Class description:

Though it’s widely believed that nothing can be done to stop cognitive decline, and drugs are notoriously ineffective, new research in nutrition holds out great hope. Brain health is largely a function of inflammation levels, exposure to toxins, and cerebrovascular function. With healthy eating habits, much can be done to reduce inflammation and increase circulation to the brain, and to prevent hardening of the arteries and build-up of dangerous plaque. Join me in this informative two-part presentation, and learn the power of epigenetics (how our genes express themselves), with practical dietary and lifestyle suggestions to tip the scales in the right direction. We will discuss which foods to avoid, which to add, and even the order in which foods may be eaten in order to protect the brain and reduce the chance of developing all chronic inflammatory conditions, including cancer, hypertension, and so much more. The role of medicinal and culinary mushrooms will also be discussed, including how to make the most of mushroom extracts.

Hope to see you there!

Yael Bernhard is a writer, illustrator, and educator with a lifelong passion for nutrition and herbal medicine. She was certified by Duke University as an Integrative Health Coach in 2021 and by Cornell University in Nutrition & Healthy Living in 2022. Yael also has an extensive background in herbal medicine, and has foraged and made her own medicines all her life. She is also production manager for Catskill Fungi, producing high quality medicinal mushroom extracts, writing articles, and leading mushroom walks.