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Dr. Rusk’s Precision Pillars of Brain Health Program
A Root-Cause, Precision Lifestyle, and Nervous System–Based Protocol to Support Brain Health and Dementia Prevention Over decades of clinical work in neuropsychology and integrative brain health, I have developed and now teach Dr. Rusk’s Precision Pillars of Brain Health Program—a root-cause, precision lifestyle, and nervous system–based framework designed to protect, restore, and optimize brain function across the lifespan. The program has be implemented for individual patie
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Dec 29, 20254 min read


Emotional Regulation and Cognition: A Multidirectional Relationship
Your brain and body are a dynamic structure that allows—and requires—your physical, mental, and emotional health to work together tridirectionally. When you are emotionally well, your cognition and physical wellbeing benefit—and vice versa. When you are cognitively unwell, your emotional and physical wellbeing suffer—and vice versa.
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Aug 3, 20254 min read


Vagal Toning: A Journey Home to the Self
Note from Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk: As clinicians and researchers it is more important than ever for us to collaborate and learn from...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Aug 27, 20244 min read


Trauma-Informed Health-Care for Providers
Ilene Naomi Rusk, PhD Director, Healthy Brain Clinic, Colorado IleneNaomiRusk.com HealthyBrain.Clinic 303-938-9244 Instagram: dr_rusk...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Apr 2, 202417 min read


Why Being a Social Butterfly Is Good for Brain Health
I have always believed that a life spent surrounded by meaningful relationships is a life lived to the fullest. If you were to ask a...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Mar 25, 20245 min read


The Power (and Biology) of Love
Note from Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk: It's the power of teamwork that allows us, at The Brain and Behavior Clinic, to do what we do best:...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Feb 14, 20246 min read


How to Analyze Your Cognitive Health Status Quickly and Effectively
The brain and mental health movements have recently blossomed with more self-help tools and tips available to the public than ever...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Jan 31, 20244 min read


Benefits of the Brew: Caffeinated or Not, Does Coffee Benefit Brain Health?
It’s likely that you’ve experienced that anticipatory early-morning craving for a steaming, rich cup of espresso or a fancy, frothy...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Nov 28, 20236 min read


The Daily Habits of a Stress Resilient Mind
Functional, complementary, and integrative medicine are rooted in the belief that our physical and mental health are undeniably...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Oct 9, 20238 min read


Can COVID-19 Lead to Long-Haul Cognitive Decline? How can you Help?
The COVID-19 pandemic presented the entire globe with numerous unpredictabilities. From not knowing when it was safe to go outside again,...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Aug 29, 20234 min read


Why Walking is Valuable for Mental and Brain Health
Hiking and walking as treatment options for mental wellness and health regulation of the nervous system are currently being heavily...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Aug 16, 20236 min read


How can Neurofeedback and Biofeedback Help with Brain Health?
The process of using biofeedback and neurofeedback to determine a patient’s psychological state has taken huge leaps in the...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Jul 17, 20235 min read


12 Simple Ways to Prevent Memory Loss as You Age: a Functional Medicine Approach
It’s a common worry that faces millions as they age - what if I start to develop memory loss? Memory loss disorders are a particularly...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Jun 30, 20233 min read


How Cognitive Rehabilitation Can Restore Your Mind
What Is Cognitive Rehabilitation? Cognitive rehabilitation therapy (CRT) and cognitive training are thoroughly studied genres of mental...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Jun 26, 20233 min read


Guest Blog, "Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease: A Revolutionary Tool"
Dr Suzanne Gazda is a brilliant colleague and integrative neurologist in Texas. There are many ways to diagnose Alzheimer’s, as you know,...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Nov 2, 20221 min read


Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Sep 1, 20220 min read


Spirituality and the Brain: Emerging Neuro Theological Research
Keywords: spirituality, neurotheology, neurology, meditation, prayer, religion, brain, interconnected Integrative medicine is rooted in...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Oct 8, 20212 min read


Prepare for the Fall with Resilience
Keywords: Covid-19, Coronavirus, Covid-19 Long-Haulers, Stress, Immune System, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Stress, ME, Covid Mental Health...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Sep 19, 20213 min read


Building Emotional Resilience, yes, now 🌸
What is resilience? Resilience is the ability to return to a place of homeostasis or mental or physical balance after a challenging event...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Aug 9, 20214 min read


Stress, Trauma and Neurologic Illness: A likely relationship
When it comes to preventative steps in neurologic illness, understanding how stress affects our bodies and minds is a top priority. We...
Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk
Jul 9, 20215 min read
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