On July 11th Sharp Again Naturally (SAN) held our annual fundraiser, the Sharp Again Soirée, at the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains, NY. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly Harold Williams’ inspiring story of recovering his memory,
 which illustrates the very essence of SAN’s mission and message. This was a celebration and an evening of fun, connecting, and learning more about Sharp Again Naturally. Proceeds from the evening will support future projects such as developing educational videos and webinars, a physician database, and a day-long conference. (You can read more about the event and see pictures here).
Our feature story this month about healthy fats is by Allan Warshowsky, MD in Rye, NY who started his career as an OB/GYN and now specializes in functional medicine. The different types of fat in our diet have been much debated over the past several decades, and Dr. Warshowsky’s article, along with the Q & A from Priscilla Warshowsky, CHHC and Myra Oney, CHHS about eating out, clarify which fats help to maintain a healthy brain.
Coming this fall, we will be making a number of presentations in the Westchester area (details below) as well as at medical and dental conferences. If you are interested in having Sharp Again Naturally speak to a group, please email us at info@sharpagain.org.
We are contacted every week by individuals and family members who have been told there is no hope for their memory loss, and we are getting them the help they need. Support Sharp Again Naturally by spreading the word that dementia and Alzheimer's can be prevented and often reversed using natural approaches. Your voice matters!
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Lisa
Lisa Feiner
Board Chair, Sharp Again Naturally |
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Eat Healthy Fats for a Healthy Brain
By Allan Warshowsky FACOG, ABIHM
Alzheimer’s disease is primarily the result of increased brain inflammation. This has been referred to as “the brain on fire.” To maintain our brain health and cognitive abilitie s, we need to make dietary and other lifestyle choices that will reduce inflammation and put out the fire. Maximizing healthy fats in the diet optimizes brain health.
There has been much controversy about which fats to include in a healthy diet that would help us to avoid or reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s or other chronic diseases of aging like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, osteoarthritic conditions, autoimmune disease, and cognitive decline.
Not All Fats Are the Same
- Trans fats are the synthetic fats we find in our food that are often identified as partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
- Naturally occurring fats and oils found in food are further categorized as:
- fish oils (deep sea cold water fish)
- saturated fats, found in coconut, grass fed/finished red meats, and deep sea cold water fish
- mono-saturated fats, found in In olive oil
- polyunsaturated fats, found in soybean, canola, cottonseed, corn and peanut oils
Saturated fats are the least flexible and are therefore solid at room temperatures, while polyunsaturated fats, being the most flexible, are liquid at room temperatures. Read more...
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Q&A: Eating Healthy While Eating Out
Priscilla Warshowsky, CHHC, Myra Oney, CHHC
Take Healthy Eating Habits on the Road
A healthy lifestyle takes planning and a consistent routine for shopping and preparing meals. An impromptu meal out with friends, extended family or coworkers is also good for the body and mind because it is a great way to relax, socialize, and sometimes try new foods. But when eating out derails your healthy eating habits every time, you may want to consider some of the suggestions below:
Q: When I attend group social events, I often eat and drink more than I should. What can I do differently next time?
A: This is a common problem because the food and beverages seem to be within arms’ reach the entire time. Do not say yes to every passed hors d’oeuvre offered to you. Instead of the food circulating, make sure you’re also spending time walking around and socializing. If it is a seated dinner, ask someone to switch places with you for a bit so you can talk to people at another part of the table and you are no longer sitting in front of your own plate or glass. When you know you have had enough, you can avoid further temptation by taking the salt or pepper shaker and using it generously on the food that remains on your plate to resist the next bite. Read more... |
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The Sharp Again Soiree
We had a beautiful evening and it was a great success. Mentalist David Levitan entertained guests during cocktail hour, which took place in the mansion with its lovely adjacent gardens. Throughout the evening, there were opportunities to bid on silent auction items donated by generous supporters, the 50/50 raffle, and Wine Pull. In the ballroom, guests were treated to dinner and dancing, with music by the Bad Art Band. For more pictures click here. |
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| Board of Directors, Sharp Again |
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| Speaker Harold Williams |
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| Mentalist David Levitan and guests |
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| Raffle winner Wendy Weinstein Karp |
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Fall Presentations
Scarsdale Adult School
Keep Your Mind Sharp into Old Age
Tuesday, October 2 7:30-9:30pm
$20 tuition
Larchmont/Mamaroneck Continuing Ed
Stay Sharp Throughout Your Life!
Tuesday September 25, 7-8:30pm
$20 tuition
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Enable us to continue this work: MAKE A DONATION to keep spreading the word that dementia is a treatable disease, and it’s never too early or late to begin taking care of your brain. Go to www.sharpagain.org/donate or send your contribution to PO Box 713 Larchmont. NY 10538
Sharp Again Naturally is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. |
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