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BRIGHT MINDS
One of the first steps towards becoming a Maverick for your brain health is discovering your relationship with the 11 major risk factors (BRIGHT MINDS), and how you can take necessary action today to help prevent and/or treating any issues.
We can't change our genetics, but we can change the expression of our genes, otherwise known as our epigenetics.
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Blood Flow
The "B" in BRIGHT MINDS refers to blood flow. Answer the following questions to measure your potential risks with blood flow.
Do you consume caffeine on a daily basis?
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10 points
Yes
No
If you consume caffeine, how much?
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10 points
Equivalent to 1 cup of coffee
2-3 cups of coffee (or tea)
Greater than 3 cups a day
N/A
Do you smoke or engage in any activity that involves nicotine (i.e. vaping)?
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10 points
Yes
No
Do you have a past history of heart disease?
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10 points
Yes
No
Do you live a mostly sedentary lifestyle (not much movement throughout your day)?
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10 points
Yes
No
Retirement/Aging
The "R" in BRIGHT MINDS refers to retirement and aging. Answer the following questions to measure your risk factors for retirement and aging.
What is your current age?
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10 points
Between 18-35
36-45
46-60
Older than 60
How often do you spend time learning something new?
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10 points
Less than an hour a week
1-2 hours a week
2-5 hours a week
1 hour a day or more
How much time do you spend watching TV?
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10 points
Never
A few hours a week
less than an hour a day
1-2 hours a day
3 or more hours a day
How much time do you spend socializing with others (family, friends, colleagues, etc.)?
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10 points
less than an hour a week
1-2 hours a week
3-7 hours a week
1-2 hours a day
3 or more hours a day
Do you have high ferritin levels?
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10 points
No clue. I have never been tested
Last time I was tested they were low
Yes, latest test results came back high
Inflammation
The first "I" in BRIGHT MINDS refers to inflammation. Answer the following questions for measuring your potential risks with inflammation.
Do you suffer from leaky gut syndrome?
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10 points
Not sure
Maybe, I do experience difficulties with digestion at times
Yes, I have constant digestion problems
No, I have a healthy gut
Do you have low Omega 3 levels?
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10 points
Not sure, I have never been tested
I take Omega 3 oil supplements on a daily basis
I don't take Omega 3 supplements or consume foods high in Omega 3s (i.e. fish, olive oils, etc.)
Yes, my latest test showed low Omega 3 levels
Do you currently have or have recently experienced gum disease?
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10 points
Yes
Not right now, but have past history of gum disease
No
How often do you consume foods with the following ingredients: hydrogenated fats, processed meats, corn, soy, or sugar?
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10 points
Rarely ever
1-2 times a week
3-5 times a week
5-7 times a week
1-2 times a day
More than 2 times a day
How often do you consume the following foods: spinach and leafy greens, salmon, walnuts, avocados, seeds, asparagus, chia seeds, cabbage, artichokes, root vegetables, green bananas, sweet potatoes, pickles, kefir, sauerkraut?
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10 points
Rarely ever
1-2 times a week
3-5 times a week
5-7 times a week
1-2 times a day
More than 2 times a day
Genetic Vulnerability
The "G" in BRIGHT MINDS refers to genetics. Answer the following questions for measuring your potential risks from genetic vulnerability (family genetics).
Do you have one or more family members whose been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or Dementia?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you have the ApoE4 gene?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Are you aware of your amyloid beta plaque, or have you been tested in the past?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
How often do you consume the following foods: high glycemic (sugar) foods and saturated fats (pizza, processed cheese, microwave popcorn)?
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10 points
Rarely ever
1-2 times a week
3-5 times a week
5-7 times a week
1-2 times a day
More than 2 times a day
How often do you consume the following food supplements: curcumin, resveratrol, green tea extract, blueberry extract, panax ginseng, ashwaganda, ginger, saffron, oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, sage, coenzyme Q10?
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10 points
Rarely ever
1-2 times a week
3-5 times a week
5-7 times a week
1-2 times a day
More than 2 times a day
Head Trauma
The "H" in BRIGHT MINDS refers to head trauma. Answer the following questions for measuring your potential risks from head trauma.
Have you experienced any head trauma accidents in the past (sports injuries, car accidents, etc.)?
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10 points
Yes
No
Don't think so
Minor experience that may qualify
Do you suffer from loss of smell?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you take B6, B12, and Folate supplements?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Have you ever used Hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Have you ever used Hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Are choline, peppermint, or turmeric a part of your daily diet?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Toxins
The "T" in BRIGHT MINDS refers to Toxins. Answer the following questions for measuring your potential risks from toxins.
Do you consume foods with pesticides?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
How often do you wear cosmetics (lipstick, hair products, etc.)?
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10 points
Never
Rarely ever
1-2 times a week
3-5 times a week
Daily
Do you drink beverages from plastic containers (water bottles, pop bottles, etc.)?
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10 points
Never
Sometimes
1-2 times a week
3-5 times a week
Daily
Do you drink beverages from plastic containers (water bottles, pop bottles, etc.)?
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10 points
Never
Sometimes
1-2 times a week
3-5 times a week
Daily
Have you recently been administered a general anesthesia medication?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you drink more than 2-3 alcoholic beverages a week?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you smoke?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you use drugs?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you live in an area with high air pollution (i.e. smog)?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you have water pollution in your area?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you have exposure to mold in your home (or have you in the past)?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Have you ever experienced carbon monoxide poisoning?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Have you been tested for heavy metals in your body?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Have you ever had your liver enzymes tested?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Have you ever had your kidney function tested?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Mental Health
The "M" in BRIGHT MINDS refers to Mental Health. Answer the following questions for measuring your potential risks from mental health.
Do you struggle with chronic stress?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you feel depressed or have you been diagnosed with depression in the past?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you struggle with PTSD?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you struggle with ADD or ADHD?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Have you been diagnosed with schizophrenia?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you start your day with a practice of gratitude?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you meditate?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
How often do you go for walks in nature?
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10 points
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Have you heard of Killing the ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts)?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you take any of the following as a food source or supplement today? 5 HTP, Saffron, green tea, rhodiola, ashwaganda, ginseng, GABA
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you take any of the following as a food source or supplement today? 5 HTP, Saffron, green tea, rhodiola, ashwaganda, ginseng, GABA
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
How often do you eat processed foods with cheap oils (frozen foods, packaged foods, high sugar foods, canola oil, vegetable oils, safflower oils, sunflower oil, etc.)?
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10 points
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
How often are these spices a part of your normal diet (saffron, turmeric, peppermint, cinnamon)?
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10 points
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Weekly
Daily
Immunity/Infections
The "I" in BRIGHT MINDS refers to Immunity/Infections. Answer the following questions for measuring your potential risks from immunity and infections.
Have you experienced any recent skin outbreaks (i.e. abnormal bumps or rashes on your skin)?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you take a vitamin D supplement?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Have you completed an elimination diet recently?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you live in an area with tick exposure or have had exposure to ticks recently?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
How often do you laugh?
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10 points
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
How often do you laugh?
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10 points
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Which of these supplements (pill or liquid form) are a part of your daily/weekly diet?
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10 points
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Aged garlic
Mushrooms
Melatonin
Zinc
Required
Which of these foods are a part of your daily/weekly diet?
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10 points
Raw crushed garlic
Onions
Shallots
Mushrooms
Melatonin
Zinc
Tuna
Eggs
Beef liver
Cod liver oil
Oysters
Spinach
Asparagus
Pumpkin seeds
Required
Neurohormone Deficiencies
The "N" in BRIGHT MINDS refers to Neurohormone Deficiencies. Answer the following questions for measuring your potential risks from neurohormone deficiencies.
Do you have irregular levels of estrogen or progesterone (women)?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you have irregular levels of testosterone?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you have irregular levels of DHEA?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you have irregular levels of cortisol?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you have challenges with your thyroid?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you have low levels of zinc in your body?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you have low levels of zinc in your body?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
How often do you get tests done for any of the above hormone levels (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, zinc, or thyroid)?
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10 points
Never
Rarely
Often
Very often
How often are you exposed to the following hormone disruptors (BPAs, PCBS, pesticides, parabens, phthalates, fragrances)?
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10 points
Never
Rarely (once a year or less)
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
How often do you lift weights?
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10 points
Never
Rarely
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Do you take any of the following supplements?
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10 points
Zinc
L-tyrosine
DHEA
Probiotics
Ashwaganda
Dong quai
Red clover
Maca root
Black cohosh
Required
Which of the following foods are a part of your normal diet?
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10 points
Fiber rich (broccoli, cauliflower, lentils, etc.)
Soy beans
Flax seeds
Sunflower seeds
Garlic
Yams
Vitamin C rich foods (beets, parsley, red clover, licorice, hops, sage)
Required
Diabesity
The "D" in BRIGHT MINDS refers to Diabesity. Answer the following questions for measuring your potential risks from diabetes.
Do you consume highly processed, high sugar foods on a daily basis?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you consume lots of breads, pastas, or rice?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
How often do you consume sweets?
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10 points
Never
Rarely
Occasionally (once a month)
Often (once a week)
Very often (daily or multiple days a week)
How often do you eat fried foods (deep friends, heavy vegetable oils)
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10 points
Never
Rarely
Occasionally (once a month)
Often (once a week)
Very often (daily or multiple days a week)
How often do you exercise?
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10 points
Never
Rarely
Occasionally (once a month)
Often (1-3 times a week)
Very often (daily or multiple days a week)
Do you struggle with insulin resistance (excessive glucose spikes)?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you have high blood sugar?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Sleep
The "S" in BRIGHT MINDS refers to Sleep. Answer the following questions for measuring your potential risks from poor sleep.
How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
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10 points
4 or less hours
5-7 hours
7-9 hours
More than 9 hours
Do you struggle with falling asleep at night?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you wake up a lot in the middle of the night?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you snore when you sleep?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you breathe through your nose when you sleep?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you measure your sleep (Oura Ring, bio bracelet, other)?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you feel more tired when you wake up that rested (groggy, low energy)?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you eat right before bed?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
Do you watch TV or play on a device (i.e. phone) before going to sleep?
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10 points
Yes
No
Not sure
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