Thursday 27 April 2023

Doctoroo and the Case of the Picnic Pirates by Dr. Rachel Wellner + Guest Post


 
Book Details:

​Book Title Doctoroo and the Case of the Picnic Pirates by
​Rachel B. Wellner

Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 43 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
PublisherWellner Media
Release Date: January 9, 2023
Content Rating:  G - No profanity, sex or violence


Book Description:

Doctoroo (also known as Dr. Marsha Roo) and her team Kirby Koala, Louie Llama and Terence Toad may live in Australia, but they travel the world solving medical mysteries. In Doctoroo & the Case of the Picnic Pirates, they fly to the United States to find out why bear cubs in the Tumbling Potomac Pirates won't practice their somersaults, cartwheels, or handsprings. Will Doctoroo discover what is wrong? Will she have the answer in time for the cubs to perform on the Fourth of July, America's Independence Day?

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Guest Post: The Link Between Nutrition and Brain Power by Dr Rachel Wellner

Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining and improving the health of our brains. It is essential to ensure that we get adequate amounts of nutrients from our diets as these have a substantial impact on brain development. Good nutrition is integral for brain development, is also essential for higher cognitive functions such as concentration, memory and intelligence. 

Poor nutrition during critical periods of development such as early childhood or puberty can even cause permanent changes in the structure and function of the brain. Studies have also found that poor dietary habits result in poorer executive function – decision making, problem solving and planning – leading to decreased productivity at school or work. Finally, inadequate nutrition leads to slower reaction times due to fluctuations in energy levels caused by low blood sugar or lack of iron. 

Eating a balanced diet is important for the healthy development and functioning of the brain. This includes consuming plenty of nutritious foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. In addition to these nutrients, antioxidants are also important for brain health as they protect against damaging free radicals in the body which can lead to cognitive decline. Furthermore, Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to be particularly beneficial for improving concentration, memory and learning capacity. Studies have shown that incorporating Omega-3s into our diets can help boost brain performance by enhancing communication pathways between nerve cells and strengthening the protective myelin sheath around neurons. 

Poor nutrition can have serious consequences on our brain power and cognitive abilities. Eating diets high in saturated fat, processed foods and refined sugars can cause inflammation in the body and lead to a decrease in blood flow to the brain. This, in turn, affects the efficiency of neural pathways and decreases our ability to recall information stored in long-term memory. Also, when our diets are lacking essential vitamins and minerals needed for proper brain functioning, such as B vitamins from whole grains, it can lead to impaired mental performance. In addition, research has shown that poor nutrition can lead to neurological disorders such as learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 
It is clear that nutrition plays an essential role in maintaining good brain health. Eating a nutritious and balanced diet can help to improve concentration, focus, memory, and overall cognitive functioning. Therefore, leading a healthy lifestyle by eating a nutritious diet is crucial for keeping our minds sharp and functioning optimally.


Meet the Author:

Dr. Rachel Wellner is a board-certified general surgeon, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Society of Surgical Oncology-trained breast oncology surgeon.

Connect with the Author: Website Facebook Instagram ~ Goodreads

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