Bhakti Brain Health Clinic

🐾✨ We all know that our furry friends bring so much joy to our lives, but when money is tight, feeding them can be a challenge. That’s why we’re excited to kick off our annual pet food and supply drive for VEAP Food Shelf starting November 4!

We're collecting:

Wet and dry dog and cat food
Kitty litter
Treats
Bird seed … and anything else you’d share with your beloved pets!
Drop off your donations at our clinic, and we’ll ensure they reach the pets who need them most. Thank you for helping us make a difference this Giving Season! 💖

Happy 😸 from Leo, Sunny, Wolfie and Allen, the cats of Bhakti Brain Health Clinic!

We're thrilled to be attending the MARRCH Annual Conference this year! 🎉 This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow advocates and experts in the field of mental health and brain health and recovery!

Canvas Health stopped by to try our Audio Visual Entrainment device (AVE).

Stay tuned for updates and highlights from the conference! 🙌💚

It's cozy gourd season, and did you know that pumpkin seeds are amazing for your brain? Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are rich in antioxidants that protect the body and brain from free-radical damage. They are also an excellent source of magnesium, zinc, copper and iron, all of which are important minerals for brain health. Magnesium supports brain development, memory and learning.

Make some savory pumpkin seeds this weekend for a snack or toss on a salad. YUM!

Ingredients:
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas)
2 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme), finely chopped (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Seeds: If using fresh pumpkin seeds, rinse them under cold water to remove any pulp, then dry them off. The key is THE DRIER YOU GET THEM, THE CRISPIER THEY WILL BE! So you can dry them out while pre-heating the oven, or overnight on the counter spread on a baking sheet.

Season the Seeds: In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, olive oil (or butter), salt, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Toss until the seeds are evenly coated.

Spread on a Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Roast: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seeds are golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.

Add Fresh Herbs: If you’re using fresh herbs, add them in the last 5 minutes of roasting for added flavor.

Cool and Enjoy: Once roasted, let the seeds cool slightly before enjoying them as a snack or topping for salads and soups.

Storage:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Enjoy!!!

The Alzheimer’s Association states that the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is growing fast, and nearly 7 million people are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, the number of people will rise to about 13 million people.

There are considerable consequences for missed opportunities for treatment, resources and services that can impact the quality of life.

While there is no cure, there are wonderful advancements that can help a person to live a more quality life and delay some of the most challenging symptoms.

At Bhakti Brain Health Clinic, we provide services that can prolong a person’s quality of life, as well as making life easier for caregivers. It all starts here with an ASSESSMENT.

Our assessments include Cognitive Behavioral Function, Brain Function and Physiological Function testing. We can work with you individually or collaborate with other health providers to lead you to a more refined diagnosis. You don’t need a diagnosis to come to us. With our QEEG neuroimaging, we are able to get about 200 pages of data, maps and analysis of your brain. This is valuable to be able to personalize a treatment plan that directly works with your brain to train it to work as optimally as possible for a long as possible. No brains look alike.

"Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion." bell hooks

Bhakti Brain Health Clinic is proud to be a partnering sponsor of the upcoming namimn.org 2024 State Conference along with The Emily Program & Associates, Ltd. Kente Circle Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis and many more.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-nami-minnesota-state-conference-tickets-965235584617

Gratitude

A Reflection from Fran Bieganek, co-owner of Bhakti Brain Health Clinic:

I am usually quite reluctant to share personal information in public forums. But, a recent event has left me with pause for reconsidering. A few weeks ago my 28 year-old nephew died, unexpectedly in his sleep with no known cause. As painful as this loss is, and as difficult as it is to understand, I've found some solace in how Ricky lived his life. His life and his death inspire me to focus with gratitude on my own life.

With that perspective as my backdrop, I wanted to take a moment to share my gratitude for our BBHC team and collaborators. They work tirelessly, and with great commitment, to help others to feel better, to enhance their sense of well-being, to reach their potential. I'm honored to work alongside them. And, I'd like to share my gratitude for them with you.

I am grateful:

to my business partner, Guy Odishaw, for courageously partnering on this journey of bringing cutting edge care to so many and for caring deeply about the well-being of all those we work with

to Ann Bieganek, our Clinic Administrator, who has stuck with us through our early growing years and supported us and our clients to keep the BBHC engine running, her kindness is infectious

to Adam Dowiak, our steadfast technician, who has walked with so many clients through their journey; Adam does this with humility and a sense of humor – two invaluable traits

to Heidi Nauman, our networking guru, who brings joy to her work (and our work) and who has grown our network in so many wonderful ways

to Kevin Martinez, our newest technician, who brings a passion for helping and a can-do attitude to all he does and who, if you listen closely, often hums a tune as he goes about his day

to Allysen Hoberg, our Clinic Manager, who is getting us organized, moving us forward and who brings her joy-filled laugh into our days

to Tammy Pulver, Director of Special Education for MN charter schools, for her passion and devotion to helping children. Tammy is a true change-agent; she is creative in her approach to working in education; she never stops working to better the lives of children who have learning and mental health difficulties. She inspires me every single day!

to Katy Richburg (Newport Healthcare), and Catherine Mayer (Center for Families, Newport Healthcare) who represent the true meaning of collaboration

to our many, many clients who trust us with their care, who do the hard work of showing up for themselves. You inspire us to keep moving forward, to provide quality, cutting edge services

And, to Ricky, for the gift his life gave to me. I am grateful.

October is ADHD Awareness Month and we still have so much more to learn!

This training is available online or in person, sign up today!

ADHD Education for Helping Professionals and Parents 🎗📖📋🩺

Advance your knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with this 1-day in depth training for professionals and parents. If you’re a Helping Professional (Therapists, Social Workers, Teachers, Doctors) or a parent dealing with individuals who have ADHD, this training is for you.

Spill the Tea on ADHD: ADHD Education for Helping Professionals and Parents – Kaleidoscope Coaching & Counseling You have the option to either attend this event in person or participate online. In Person Venue: Washburn Training Center, 1100 Glenwood Ave, Mpls Online event link will be sent to you upon registration. Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 · 8:30am – 4pm CST

Happy World Mental Health Day! Here are 5 podcasts to add to your play list that will help support, prioritize and hopefully inspire you.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-happiness-lab-world-mental-health-day-with/id1087147821?i=1000672419945

https://hiddenbrain.org/

https://mentalpod.com/

https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/depresh-mode-with-john-moe/id1557803544

"Such a simple thing, such a simple intervention, having such a profound affect just made me an immediate advocate for the product"

Hear BBHC Co-Owner Guy Odishaw discuss how using an AVE affected his sleep and business performance:

Guy Odishaw of Bhakti Wellness Center, MN, discusses how using Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE) helped him improve his sleep, and reduce his anxiety, which helped improve his performance in his business.

https://youtu.be/mbn7OXTitYk

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/how-neurofeedback-can-help-troubled-couples-get-back-on-the-same-wavelength-40137536

A few weeks ago we were a sponsor for the (Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy). You might ask, how does measuring brain waves enable partners to get back to a healthy and loving headspace?

How Neurofeedback Can Help Troubled Couples Get Back on the Same Wavelength When a 10-year romantic relationship ended last spring for “Joshua,” a young man living in the Boston area, he decided he needed professional help. He...

Happy Rosh Hashanah from Bhakti Brain Health Clinic!

Fatigue from Long Covid got you down? New study paves the way for non-invasive brain stimulation in treatment of long covid. Schedule a 30 Minute Free Consultation with one of our providers at Bhakti Brain Health Clinic to see if Neurofeedback is right for you. https://www.newsweek.com/long-covid-changes-brain-structure-scane-1960517

You can still register now for our online Functional Forum - Newurotherapy for Dementia, Mild Cognitive Decline and Age-Related Cognitive Decline

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neurotherapy-for-dementia-mild-cognitive-decline-and-age-related-cognitive-decline-tickets-1021646390857?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawFo6RxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcHdOuubaYRh0hAmkys855StjD4_jVKPduAuP4IRy4P2Jbve-lUBQnIaGw_aem_Jxxn4aec-M_Rkzwnuyfruw

Happy International Coffee Day! Did you know that coffee is:
Anti-Inflamatory
Anti-oxidant
Anticancer
Neuroprotective (Neuroprotection refers to mechanisms and strategies that aim to protect the nervous system from injury and damage).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10479851/

All we can say is, wow!! The Autism Society of Minnesota's puzzle competition this past Saturday was incredible! So many people showed up to support AUSM's mission. And the puzzle builders were very impressive and speedy! 🧩🧩🧩

The Autism Society of Minnesota PuzzleTwist Mall of America

Hope to see some of you tomorrow at the AUSM Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at the Mall of America!

Saturday, September 28 8:30am-3:30pm
Mall of America - Huntington Bank Rotunda

BBHC is a proud sponsor and exhibitor at the the Autism Society of Minnesota's (AUSM) annual Puzzle Competition and Autism Resource Fair. This exciting event brings together puzzle enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels for a day of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition! This event helps raise awareness and funds for AUSM, supporting individuals with autism and their families. See you there! The Autism Society of Minnesota

Our functional forum is next week! Are you joining us? It's free!

Register here:

Neurotherapy for Dementia, Mild Cognitive Decline and Age-related Cognitive Decline Learn about the latest neurotherapy techniques for treating dementia, mild cognitive decline, and age-related cognitive decline.

Getting brain health and back health treatment at the same time! Using AVE (Audio Video Entraiment) and Nada-Chair at the 2024 Midwest Health Conference

You may have noticed a new face in the office! We are happy to have Allysen, our new clinic manager, greeting everyone who arrives! Here is a little bit about her:

"Hello! I'm happy to be the new Clinic Manager at BBHC. I have a diverse professional background and have worked mainly in the social work field. In my spare time I love to go to the dog park with my pal Bingo, trying new restaurants, watching bad horror movies with my son, and traveling. My favorite places to travel are New Orleans and Mexico - and if I had to pick a place to travel tomorrow it would be anywhere by a beach (with a cold beverage, a book, and snacks)."

Be sure to say hello when you visit the clinic!

Neurofeedback can play an important part in a wellness routine, and also as part of a holistic approach to work place well being. Tomorrow we will be exhibiting at the 2024 Midwest Health Promotion Conference along with , , Push Pedal Pull, FitKit Wellness, Launch My Health, Hennepin County Government, HealthPartners and other great organizations. We’re thrilled to be exhibiting here, where we can share our passion for brain health and how Bhakti Brain Health Clinic can be an integral part of a workplace wellness program.

"I believe that the treatment our son received was very instrumental in helping him to more consistently regulate. We haven't had the chronic, long episodes of rocking and we see him being able to face some of the underlying issues in the therapy session with his therapist. His incidence of violent response has also decreased pretty significantly to almost zero episodes. I think he feels better and feels safer. We feel like the neurofeedback made a difference for him in a long term and meaningful way."

- mom of a 12 year-old BBHC client with trauma and attachment issues

We are hosting a free networking event at our clinic with MKG Parent Coach this Thursday September 26. Please join or share with anyone you think may be interested in attending!

RSVP to [email protected]