iAndy Brain Scan "Brain Type 2"
Your
About The Brain
Your
Brain Health
Assessment
Report
BY DANIEL G . AMEN, MD
Table Of Contents
- A Note From Dr. Amen
ABOUT THE BRAIN HEALTH ASSESSMENT
- What Your Brain Type Says About You
YOUR BRAIN TYPE
- What Your Brain Fit Score Says About You
- Your Brain Fit Score Explained
- Brain Health
- Sleep
- Memory
- Executive Function
- Inner Peace
- Mood
- Flexible Thinking
YOUR BRAIN FIT SCORE
- Quick Recommendations
- Brain Healthy Nutrition
- Brain Supporting Supplements
YOUR PERSONALIZED ACTION PLAN
CONCLUSION
About The Brain
Health Assessment
A NOTE FROM DR. AMEN
Thank you for taking the time to complete the Brain Health Assessment! You’ve just taken a BIG step toward optimal wellness and brain health. One of the unique aspects of our work at Amen Clinics is the use of brain SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) imaging. SPECT measures blood flow and activity in the brain and allows us to provide patients with targeted treatment plans. Sadly, due to time or resources, many people are unable to get a brain scan at one of our clinics.
If that describes you, don’t worry. The test you just completed is the next best thing to getting a scan. My colleagues and I developed the Brain Health Assessment to help predict what your brain might look like if you got a scan.
Based on the world’s largest database of brain scans related to behavior (160,000 and growing), this quiz helps to determine your Brain Type – we’ve identified 16 unique Brain Types. Knowing your Brain Type can help you understand more about how you think, act, and interact with others.
Please carefully read through this report, which contains a wealth of information related to your specific Brain Type. In the following pages, you’ll find recommendations for the best diet and supplements for your Brain Type, as well as many practical tips for improving your brain health.
Over 2 million people have already taken the Brain Health Assessment, and versions of the test are used by thousands of medical and mental health professionals around the world. We’re excited to partner with you on your journey toward better brain health!
In your service,
Daniel G. Amen, MD P.
P.S. Since this is based on self-report, if your results seem a bit “off,” I often suggest that you have someone who knows you well, and whom you trust, answer the questions for you to see if he or she concurs with your results. Sometimes even the healthiest brains have areas that need improvement! Also, it’s a good idea to retake the Brain Health Assessment in 6 months to track your progress!
Your Results Are IN!
WHAT YOUR BRAIN TYPE SAYS ABOUT YOU
The SPECT scans of individuals with Brain Type 2 typically show lower activity in the prefrontal cortex (PFC), or, the front area of the brain. Think of the PFC as the brain’s brake. It stops us from saying or doing things that aren’t in our best interest, but it can also stop creative, out-of-the-box thinking if it works too hard.
Studies show that Brain Type 2 may also be associated with lower dopamine levels (a neurotransmitter involved with focus and motivation). People with this Brain Type are likely to need excitement or stimulation in order to stay focused. Sound like you?
Smokers and heavy coffee drinkers also tend to fit this type, as they use these substances to turn their brains on.
The best strategy to balance Brain Type 2 is to boost dopamine levels to strengthen the PFC. Higher protein, lower carbohydrate diets tend to help, as do physical exercise and certain stimulating supplements, such as green tea, rhodiola, and ginseng. Any supplement or medicine that calms the brain may make this type worse.
Your Brain Fit Score is 72.
WHAT YOUR BRAIN FIT SCORE SAYS ABOUT YOU
Things are looking pretty good, but there’s still room for improvement! Ideally, we’d love to see your score above 80. You can do it! Check out our suggestions below to help you get there.
EXCELLENT OR HIGH
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LOW OR POOR
EXECUTIVE FUNCTION
Congratulations! You scored high in the Executive Function category. Now let’s work on keeping your Brain Fit Score on the high side. Check out your Personalized Action Plan.
Your Action Plan
A BETTER BRAIN STARTS NOW.
Improving your brain health is the most important thing you can do for overall health and happiness.
Remember, small changes yield big results (especially when it comes to your brain health!), so start right where you’re at. You can dive in headfirst or start a little slower with one change per week.
REDUCE STRESS Chronic stress releases hormones that can kill brain cells. Incorporate hypnosis, meditation, and other stressreducing activities. | PHYSICAL WORKOUTS Strengthen your body to boost your thinking, memory and focus, and reduce the risk for age-related cognitive decline. Walking, lifting weights, coordination/balance exercises are good options. | SET GOALS & TRACK PROGRESS Define what motivates you to want to change and refer to it everyday. One of the best ways to do this is to journal your progress. It will keep you on track and headed in the right direction. |
MENTAL WORKOUTS Your brain is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets! New learning and brain games can help. START TRAINING >>> | STRENGTHEN | BUILD A COMMUNITY Spend time with people who inspire, encourage and challenge you. Doing so will create a stronger social support network that will elevate your own personal success! |
BRAIN HEALTHY NUTRITION
Your brain is the most energy-hungry organ in your body, using 25% of the calories you consume. One of the quickest ways to achieve better brain function is learning the right foods to choose and which foods to lose. Eat right so you can think right!
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Dietary Recommendations:
Your Type 2 brain needs more high-quality proteins, plenty of healthy fats, and little to no simple carbohydrates.
- Proteins: wild fish, pasture-raised chicken, turkey and eggs, bison, venison, lamb, etc. Aim for about 1 g per kg of body weight each day in protein.
- Healthy Fats: olive oil, MCT oil, avocado oil, ghee, coconut oil, avocado, nuts and seeds.
- Carbohydrates: Focus on getting most of your carbohydrates from vegetables by adding them to meals whenever possible. Other carbohydrates should be low-glycemic, high-fiber, unrefined, and organic whenever possible.
- Drink at least half of your body weight (lbs) in ounces of filtered water each day.
- Try the delicious, brain-healthy recipes and follow the eating and lifestyle tips from Tana Amen.
BRAIN SUPPORTING SUPPLEMENTS
The addition of brain-directed supplements will support your physical and mental energy levels, making it easier for you to follow a brain-healthy program every day.
Dr. Amen recommends the following supplements for Brain Type 2:
 | Brain and Body Power, which includes:
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 | Focus & Energy: to help support dopamine levels and focus; it contains green tea extract, ginseng, rhodiola, choline, and ashwagandha |
To see these and additional supplements Dr. Amen recommends, click below to visit your brain type page on BrainMD.
That’s A Wrap!
Thanks again for completing your Brain Health Assessment and for caring about your brain health. Please remember that we at BrainMD, Amen Clinics, and BrainFitLife are always here to support you.
