Lifelong Neuroplasticity Historically, it was thought that the human brain was a fixed and essentially limited system that only degraded with age. This view saw the brain as a rigid machine in many ways, pretty much set after childhood. By contrast, we have now come to appreciate that the human brain is actually a highly dynamic and constantly reorganizing system, capable of being shaped and reshaped across the entire lifespan. It is believed that […]
During pregnancy, environmental toxins can cause significant brain damage to a developing fetus if ingested by mother. Abstaining from smoking and alcohol is a priceless gift to give your unborn baby.
The Changing Brain Our brains constantly change over our lifetime as we develop and age. As a consequence, the way various brain functions work also changes, sometimes for better and sometimes for worse. The brain of a newborn is far from developed; it needs time to fully grow and establish connections on both large and small scales. Our brain’s functions improve drastically throughout childhood and adolescence, following a generally predictably progression. It is only […]
One of the biggest threats to a developing fetus is maternal malnutrition, whether caused by famine, poverty or dieting. A particularly critical time is the 3rd trimester, when brain size is increasing rapidly.
A newborn’s brain uses 70% of the calories consumed for brain development and function. An adult’s brain uses only 18% of the calories to function. A breast fed infant attaches to the breast faster if it bears natural odour than if it has been washed.
This full day or 2 evening workshop will introduce you […]
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