BiographyWhether its a combo healthy food demo/science lesson delivered to high school students, a presentation to executives on health and fitness, or a presentation helping Baby Boomers get fit and prevent memory loss, Dr. Norman has a way of connecting with her audience, based on years of helping people reach their personal goals for health and wellness.
You can depend on Dr. Norman to deliver an engaging presentation that will leave the audience with information they can use!
Here is a review of her most popular topics:
B.R.A.I.N.S. - A 6 Step Program to Help Prevent Memory Loss
Keep your brain healthy and your memory sharp with this program that provides practical changes based on the latest research in nutrition, brain health and lifestyle:
B (Brainfood)Learn about the top brainfoods to protect, nourish and energize the brain. Learn to enjoy high-energy foods and avoid ingredients that interfere with brain health.
R (Relaxation)Learn how stress impacts the brain and how breathing, imagery, and mindfulness can restore balance in your life and help protect your memory.
A (Activity)Exercise stimulates the growth of new neurons that can enhance your memory. Explore the brain benefits of different types of exercise.
I (Interaction)Social interaction is essential for brain health. Learn how connecting with others can build stronger connections in your own brain.
N (Novelty)If your life is in a rut, your brain is in a rut! New experiences expand neural networks and increase mood-enhancing chemicals within your brain.
S (Sleep)Sleep is essential for a healthy brain. Sleep keeps your brain in synch, stores memory, and clears your mind. Chronic sleep deprivation disrupts hormone balance within the body, potentially contributing to risks for Alzheimer's disease. Learn how to get more restorative, memory-enhancing sleep.
Stress Management for Students: Nutrition, Sleep and Students often feel pressure to push through fatigue to study long hours. In this presentation, students will learn why sleep is essential to memory, how it prepares the brain for learning new information, and tips to get a good night's sleep. (For college students)
Relaxation for Life Balance
We all have stress, but many people experience a high level of stress that drains their energy and affects their work or relationships. In fact, 3 out of 4 people say they experience stress at least twice a month. Chronic stress can impair memory processing and contributes to chronic diseases like high blood pressure.
Learn breathing and relaxation techniques that you can use throughout the day to reduce stress and restore a sense of well-being. This presentation also provides specific tips about nutrition, sleep, and exercise to promote relaxation. Learn breathing techniques that will help you to clear your mind so you can be at your best, whether at work or at home.
Are Your Students Ready to Learn? The Impact of Nutrition on Learning, Mood and Behavior.
When a student is learning, their classroom experience is translated into physical and chemical changes within the brain. Healthy foods support the learning brain, and junk foods can interfere, potentially contributing to learning disorders, attention problems and behavior disorders. Learn to work with existing curriculum and wellness policies to teach students about brain nutrition. Create a checklist for your challenged students to get help with nutrition. Whether you work in preschool or high school, you can get your students excited about brain-healthy foods.
Brain and Body Fitness: Helping Youth Reach Their Potential
For the first time in history, serious health problems like obesity, high blood pressure and type-2 diabetes have reached epidemic proportions among youth. These health problems reflect underlying changes in body chemistry that are potentially damaging to young brains. These changes are reversible with nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation. You will learn how to help youth in your school or organization to achieve brain and body fitness for a lifetime of health and learning.