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2- TESTIMONIALS

* The BOI provides a unique experience. The teacher to student ratio is exceptional, which is why they are able to offer a quality education in a very personalized environment - the next best thing to personalized tutoring. The quality of education I received at the institute is beyond compare. I highly recommend Juan Girardi as a professor and the BOI for an exceptional experience. I Loved the books chosen for the course. And I really liked the interest and encouragement to share client cases in order to develop a better understanding and use. I also loved the class atmosphere. Additionally, I felt really comfortable to express personal concerns and experiences. -- Susan S. Dr. in Nutrition

* I most enjoyed the class structure and content, I also enjoyed the sequence of the classes and the componnet of doing the Psychometric tests to review the way to diagnose clients during class. The variety of books was excellent. I would love to be contacted for testimonials on web-site or call Very satisfied with the course - Thank you. -- Christina Cárdenas, BA, CN

* I love the class size and the books. I think the group being small helps and the various authors keeps it fresh. I love the place. -- Tania, BA, CN

* Steve's H. Case and Testimonial

* Only 3 months into the Life Coaching course I experienced a dramatic shift in myself. I am now able to deal with stressful situations in a grounded way ...has truly given me a new lease on life. I recommend this program for those seeking to create healing and growth for themselves and others -- Karen Bayne

* Linda's Case

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3- HOW AND WHY YOU WOULD WANT TO SIGN-UP TO OUR E-MAIL LIST

Through the years, many of our students and clients have found , that there is great value in being on our e-mail list.

1- Every week, around Tuesday or Wednesday, we send an e-mail inviting our students, clients and friends to experience our Saturday morning seminar, offline or online. In this e-mail we announce the subject being presented during next Saturday class. If the subject is of interest to you, you can make arrangements to participate -- either online or by coming to our broadcast office in Glendale, CA -- and feel free to invite friends. Furthermore, although our e-mails are brief, we put great care in making them intellectually and spiritually stimulating.

2- Once a month, when we offer the first class of our Certification and Master programs, we will be able to invite you to participate in the class, free of charge -- offline or online.

3- When we have a special event, like a healing retreat or a one-day meditation retreat with emphasis in Non-duality, we will be able to invite you to participate.

We NEVER share our e-mail list with anyone, and we use it with great discretion. If you get tired of receiving our e-mails you can easily unsubscribe by replying to any of our e-mails and typing "Please unsubscribe" in the subject field. We immediately honor our rare requests to "unsubscribe".

To participate in our e-mail list please send an e-mail to brainoptimization@gmail.com and type "Please subscribe and send me link" in the subject field. You are welcome to make comments or to ask questions in the main body of the e-mail. We use this mail box for this purpose and we check it often. You can also call us to 818-508-1720. We look forward to hearing from you.

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4- 0% FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE FROM CHASE BANK

This financial service is available for all our Certification Programs, as well as for Brain Nutrition Therapy for Children, Life Coaching, Nutritional Counseling, , Spiritual Psychology Counseling, Holistic Brain Program, and Relationship Coaching. Receive your certification for as low as $125.00/month, interest free! Call us for details. 818-508-1720

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5- COURSE PRICES

* CertificationsTotal Price : $3,000 -- $500 at the enrollment and $500 each month for five months Upfront payment with a credit card or a check: 10% discount -- save $300Paying with a loan from the Chase Bank: $125 for 24 payments

* Masters Degrees Total Price: $11,000 -- $500 at the enrollment and $500 each month for 21 months Upfront payment with credit card or check: 10% discount -- save $1,100

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6-OUR COURSES ARE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ONLINE, AND ALSO OFFLINE IN PERSON!

Our Certification, Masters and Healing programs are available 100% online anywhere in the world. You can also participate offline if you prefer a more personal interaction. Call us for details at 818-508-1720

9- HOW I GOT MY BRAIN BACK

This is the transcript of a YouTube video, (hence the coloquial English) recorded by Juan Pablo Girardi, MS, MA, founder of the Brain Optimization Institute and the University of Healing Arts.

Hi, Thanks for watching. What I am about to share with you here is, possibly, the most painful experience I have had during this lifetime.

I tell this personal story with hope that it will improve the lives of individuals suffering from brain disorders. I especially hope to influence the lives of children and their parents.

I was born in Santiago, Chile and grew up in a farm with pure air, clean water and abundant food. My mother, of Spanish origin, was a bridge teacher and is to this day, admired for her intelligence. My father was Italian and was also intellectually quite sharp. He graduated from high school at 16 and received a degree in agricultural engineering.

So, partly due to good genes, but also because of growing up in a healthy environment, I developed a fairly good brain.

When I was seventeen, in order to attend University, I took the SAT test.

As it was customary in Chile the results were published in the main newspaper of Santiago. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had obtained one of the highest scores in the country: 725 for math and 796 for verbal abilities.

Years later, I learned that SAT numbers correlate with IQ. My SAT numbers were indicative of an IQ of 153, in the 99.97th percentile of the population.

So, no doubt that, at least at that point in time, I had -- as stated by a psychologist friend -- a “quotes,” sexy brain.

It was an interesting complement, since as a nerd, I have never felt sexy.

With those scores, I could choose any university and career I wanted. I decided to study engineering and signed up for the most prestigious engineering school in Chile. For many years, I did well in my studies.

However, during my fifth year in engineering I became very interested in yoga and embraced the ovo-lacto vegetarian diet. I had grown up eating massive amounts of red meat -- after all my father also raised cattle.

Perhaps I rushed into these changes too quickly; Just a year into my new diet I began to notice a significant decrease in my concentration.

When taking tests at school I developed a tendency to make one mistake after another.

My grades descended and I even failed a course that my friends passed without problem. I finally graduated, but my last two years were a struggle. My lack of concentration gradually got worse. To make matters worse, my lifestyle became significantly ungrounded. I was meditating three hours a day, but my life was not improving.

At the age of 28, I experienced a brief breakthrough in my meditations. For about four months I was in joy all day long for no reason at all. It was an interesting experience in unconditional joy.

However, it was also a prelude to the worst years of my life.

One day, without warning, I had a panic attack. The joy was gone and it was replaced by a state of constant anxiety that lasted for many, many years.

In fact, years later, when I took the Burns Anxiety Inventory, I scored more than 50 points, which indicates “extreme anxiety.” I was experiencing the most uncomfortable anxiety symptoms, day and night.

At thirty, I married, and my wife and I decided to try for a better life in the United States. I always had great admiration and appreciation for this country so, that same day, immediately after the marriage ceremony, we flew to LA.

Upon my arrival in LA, my anxiety continued and worsened. One of the most painful symptoms was exhaustion. As an immigrant, during the first years I had to do intense physical work. Survival became a very painful challenge.

I tried introspection, affirmations, more meditation, breathing techniques every five minutes, psychotherapy, but nothing was really helping -- I was just barely coping. When I was 35, I injured myself on a job, demolishing walls in a house. At the chiropractor’s office, I found a brochure titled: “Hypoglycemia Can Create Anxiety.”

I found a book on hypoglycemia at the bookstore that described most of my symptoms, persuading me to try the diet recommended in the book.

I didn't even have to abandon my vegetarian diet.

In three days I felt a new person! I was really surprised at the power of a simple nutritional intervention.

Now that I had more energy, I signed up for a Masters Degree in psychology and in a few years I obtained the MFT license from the State of California, to practice psychotherapy.

With the new diet, most of my anxiety symptoms were gone, but, my attention deficit was virtually intact.

I took the TOVA test and scored positive. The Tova test is the most reliable and objective test to diagnose ADD. I took it again and I scored positive again. There was no doubt that I had a full blown ADD. ADD is supposed to be a disorder starting at childhood. However, as I learned nutritional mistakes can result in a full blown ADD, at any age.

About six years ago a friend of mine -- Larry Richardson, an Acupuncturist -- introduced me to the concept of brain nutrition.

I began using supplements and in a month, took the TOVA test again.

This time my scores in attention and impulse control were not only normal but ABOVE normal. The ADD had completely vanished.

I continue taking my brain supplements every day, at maintenance levels. I include fish in my diet and very occasionally some poultry or red meat.

I work more than 65 hours a week. The brain I was originally blessed with has completely returned.

In fact, I would dare to say that -- despite the fact that IQ is supposed to decrease as we age – today, thanks to a sensible diet, the brain supplements and continual intellectual stimulation, I feel that my brain is sharper than when I was young.

Five years ago my wife and I, my friend Larry Richardson and other professionals created the Brain Optimization Institute, to help people with their brain disorders through the application of brain nutrition principles.

Those clients who have enthusiastically and seriously committed to our programs, have experienced fascinating, positive results. We also created a successful Certification Course in Brain Nutrition Counseling and later developed a Masters in Nutrition with emphasis in Brain Nutrition.

In my own healing journey I opted for nutrition over medication -- I can’t tell you how happy I am in this decision. Despite a high IQ, I have done stupid things like everyone, however, the decision to avoid the pharmaceuticals and use brain nutrition was a very, very intelligent decision.

Thanks to that decision: today I have my brain back.

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10- IN JUST 100 DAYS RITALIN CREATES CHROMOSOMAL DAMAGE IN CHILDREN

CRUCIAL ADD & ADHD NEWS & RESEARCH (Visit this link first):

1- Even short-term use of RITALIN causes Chromosomal Damage!

2- BBC NEWS: Drugs for ADHD, 'not the answer'

3- BBC NEWS: Life after Ritalin...

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11- PREPARE YOUR OWN NON-HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE BUTTER AT HOME.

BASED ON VALUABLE AND PRACTICAL RESEARCH DONE AT BRAIN OPTIMIZATION INSTITUTE

Hydrogenated vegetable oils -- trans-fats or margarines -- may have been responsible for more premature deaths than world war 1 and world war 2 together.

In search for the holy grail of a good tasting butter that does not damage, and even helps the cardiovascular system, the Brain Optimization Institute in Los Angeles, California has found a uniquely, healthy, and simple solution. A way to create, at home, a delicious vegan, raw, organic butter that helps to protect your cardiovascular system as well the brain.

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12- THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALING ARTS AND BRAIN OPTIMIZATION INSTITUTE POSITION REGARDING MANDATORY VACCINATIONS, AND THE PRESENT CULTURE OF FEAR IN THE PSYCHOTHERAPY PROFESSION

Mandatory Vaccinations Are a Violation of the Human Rights.

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13- INFORMATIVE AND PRACTICAL E-BOOK

QUOTES FROM "THE POWER OF SELF-CARING"

By Juan Pablo Girardi, MA, MFT, founder, Brain Optimization Institute and the University of Healing Arts.

This book gives you the understanding of how to transform your life and provides the scientific instruments to measure your weekly progress. The book is a powerful form of self-help therapy.

“Self-Caring has been scientifically proven to correlate with higher levels of happiness. Taking good care of oneself – with all of its subtleties – is the surest way to stay healthy and feeling good. I urge you to learn the art of self-caring.”

“Neglecting your nutrition is likely to result in neurotransmitter deficiencies, making the attempt to keep thoughts positive difficult, if not impossible; no matter how hard you try. Conversely, indulging in frequent negative thinking about yourself, the world and your circumstances, will make happiness elude you, regardless of how perfect your diet may be. Both forms of caring for yourself – good nutrition and positive thoughts – are vital, and they support each other.”

“If you systematically apply yourself to improving the way you take care of yourself, you are likely to make remarkable progress in the way you feel – in a few months you may not even recognize yourself. However, do not underestimate the challenge of Self-Caring. How many times have you made New Year’s resolutions, and then failed to keep them? Using the services of a Life Coach to support your efforts is an intelligent way to secure your success.”

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14- IS IT REALLY DANGEROUS TO EAT TUNA?

(a youtube video from UHA/BOI founder)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVDPIk_sGR8

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15- WHAT TYPE OF CIVILIZATION DO WE WANT TO CREATE?

(a youtube video from UHA/BOI founder) Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niSHBp66ujg&feature=related #

Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHt4i1MvtMc&feature=related

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According to solid scientific research and clinical experience, anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, chronic pain, or any form of mental or brain issues, can derive established benefit, by using a drug-free and affordable nutritional approach. The Brain Optimization Institute’s philosophy, based on the research and extensive clinical experience, is that nutrition should be an essential part of any serious attempt to improve mental health and brain functioning.

We have designed a powerful and effective Brain Nutrition approach based on both the latest research and years of clinical experience.
This approach is designed to safely and effectively optimize two of the most powerful systems in the human body – the neurotransmitters in the brain and the glucose pathway in the body and brain. Neurotransmitters are powerful chemicals, critical to the correct functioning of the brain.

Unfortunately, many of our actions and habits can compromise their proper and balanced presence. Deficient diet, lack of physical exercise, job dissatisfaction, conflictive interpersonal relationships, heavy metals in the environment; can each, over time, create neurotransmitter deficiencies in the brain. Considering that the brain controls and affects every single aspect of our lives, nurturing and caring for our brain, as if our life depends upon it, is the epitome of good common sense!

The Certification in Nutrition with Emphasis in Brain Nutrition Counseling offered at our Institute is the first of its kind in the US. Despite the voluminous research demonstrating that Brain Nutrition improves mental health and well-being, this powerful healing approach has been neglected, by mainstream medicine, and to a great extent, also by alternative medicine.

If you are already a health care provider you can add this powerful modality to your repertoire of healing techniques. Our clinical experience proves that by helping the brain, you help the entire body and mind. If you wish to help yourself, relatives and friends or begin seeing clients, this exciting healing modality is worth serious consideration. Contact us at 818-508-1720 for information on the latest class schedule. Classes are held online and offline

Completing the 3 Certifications offered at UHA, leads to a Masters Degree in Life Coaching with specialization in either Spiritual Psychology or Brain Nutrition Counseling™

In this 5-month breakthrough certification prgrm. You will learn to take care & optimize the brain to help yourself, clients, relatives and friends.

A unique Life Coaching paradigm founded on the principle of letting go (the mystical path), rather than grasping (methaphysics). A serious 5 month program.

Become a Spiritual Psychology Counselor in 5 months with emphasis in Non-duality. Empirical Psychology has limitations; Spiritual Psychology leads to the Unlimited.

After completion of each one of the 5-month course, you will earn a certificate, abilitating you to work as a counselor in all three specialties.

These specialties are designed to help you at mastering the three main aspects of life -- the physical the mental and the spiritual -- preparing you to become a most effective counselor.

To complete the work towards the Masters Degree, a 20-page dissertation, on a subject that is relevant to you in the field of Life Coaching, is required. With the completion of this final step you will earn your final diploma for the Masters Degree in Life Coaching.

20- WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT UHA'S CERTIFICATION AND MASTERS IN SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING WITH EMPHASIS IN NON-DUALITY?

You will learn about the most enlightened and up to date spiritual psychology paradigms, with special focus on non-duality -- a manifestation of the Truth that is truly relevant to today’s challenges. Although all serious spiritual teachings point to the same Truth, their effectiveness depends on whether the language used is practical, simple, and relevant to the current times and culture and devoid of paraphernalia -- myths, rigid beliefs, ceremonies, rituals, gurus, devotees, followers and leaders.

This paraphernalia is a powerful distraction in the path towards Awareness, and soon becomes a source of significant and unnecessary suffering for the seeker.

Additionally, we offer our students small groups, and highly personalized training and attention throughout the whole program. No more than 5 students in the offline classroom!

The course content is not a one-sided approach that boxes your creativity, thinking and spiritual development. On the contrary, this course is a presentation and application of a multi-paradigm approach to Spiritual Psychology Counseling, conducive to the expression of the student’s unique creativity, and intuition. Classes are held online and offline.

21- THE SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR NAMES: UNIVERSITY OF HEALING ARTS and BRAIN OPTIMIZATION INSTITUTE

Aside from the obvious meaning of both names, they represent the two apparently conflictive right and left brain activities of the brain. The University of Healing Arts offers predominantly right brain, intuitively oriented courses, like the Certification and Masters Programs in "Life Coaching with emphasis in the Mystical Path" and "Spiritual Psychology with emphasis in Non-duality.

"The Brain Optimization Institute is part of the University of Healing Arts, and focuses predominantly on left brain, scientifically oriented courses, like the Certification and the Masters in Nutrition with emphasis in Brain Nutrition Counseling.To become well-rounded individuals we need to develop both hemispheres of the brain.


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	IN THIS LEFT COLUMN YOU WILL FIND LINKS TO ALL OUR PROGRAMS, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALING ARTS AND BRAIN OPTIMIZATION INSTITUTE CATALOGUE -----------0----------- The University of Healing Arts and The Brain Optimization Institute are mainly devoted to education, but they also offer professional services to pursue healing. All of the services offered by the institute are provided by our faculty, licensed professionals & certified practitioners in their respective fields. * FREE FIRST CLASSES FOR ALL OUR CERTIFICATION AND MASTERS COURSES, BEGINNING THE 2ND AND 3RD WEEK OF JULY* COMING SOON; CALL US TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE: Reserve your seats to participate offline, or online from the comfort of your home. -----------0----------- * * * ALL DAY SPIRITUAL RETREAT, WITH EMPHASIS IN NON-DUALITY * * * COMING SOON; CALL US TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE A.G. TESTIMONIAL IN REGARD TO THIS RETREAT -----------0----------- * * * HEALING DAY RETREATS * * * COMING SOON; CALL US TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE: Sunday July 19 -----------0----------- Non-duality is a practical Psychology of Consciousness leading to Liberation from suffering and the Realization of the Self. NON-DUALITY MADE EASY, formerly, The Science of Feeling Good is a series of life transforming seminars that has been presented weekly for more than four years, and is completely FREE of charge. Saturday morning 11:30 am to 1pm, Pacific Time both online and offline. NON-DUALITY MADE EASY is broadcast online from Los Angeles, California EVERY Saturday, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm . You can also participate offline by coming to our broadcasting office -- please call us for directions and to reserve your seat. Every Tuesday or Wednesday, we send an e-mail describing the subject -- always related to Non-duality -- to be presented during next Saturday seminar. Please request the link for participating online and sign up to our e-mail list by clicking here: Please send me the link for "Non-duality Made Easy" and subscribe me to UHA-BOI email list Write the words "Please subscribe and send me link" in the subject field. You are also welcome to make comments or to ask questions in the main body of the e-mail. Or, you can call us to 818-508-1720 We NEVER share our e-mail list with anyone, and we use it with great discretion. If you get tired of receiving our e-mails you can easily unsubscribe by replying to any of our e-mails and typing "Please unsubscribe" in the subject field. We immediately honor our rare requests to "unsubscribe." For more information about this seminars please click on the link below. "NON-DUALITY MADE EASY " 1 - NUTRITION with EMPHASIS in BRAIN NUTRITION COUNSELING™ 2 - LIFE COACHING with emphasis in THE MYSTICAL PATH TO SUCCESS 3 - SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING with CERTIFICATION 4- CERTIFICATION IN MARKETING AND ADMINISTRATION with emphasis in INTERNET MARKETING 1- MASTERS IN NUTRITION with EMPHASIS YOUTH AND LIFE EXTENSION 2- MASTERS IN LIFE COACHING with emphasis in THE MYSTICAL PATH 3- *MASTERS OF ARTS IN SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING* "NON-DUALITY MADE EASY PERSONALIZED YOGA RESTORATIVE YOGA SPIRITUAL RETREATS WITH EMPHASIS IN NON-DUALITY. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA FUN IS ALSO IMPORTANT: HOW TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS IN A HEALTHY & RELAXED WAY! ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ATTAINING PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND/OR SPIRITUAL HEALING? PLEASE CLICK IN THIS LINK ----------0----------- University of Healing Arts and Brain Optimization Institute Catalogue The University of Healing Arts Promise of Quality We deliver focused information with deep substance that is respectful of the student’s time. Classes are kept to a maximum of seven students, making each student’s learning experience a high priority. The course content directly addresses the information necessary for an effective practice, with no superfluous detail. UHA is ideal for those who value their time. Registering for a Certification Course Groups are small - offline maximum FIVE students, per instructor, in one class. The student can also choose to pursue a 5-month Certification or a 21-month Masters program on an individual basis -- one-on-one with the instructors -- online and offline. This system ensures that the student receives the necessary personal interaction with the instructor and does not waste his or her time with the slow pace of a class with dozens or even hundreds of students. Certifications The UHA offers cutting edge certifications in the following fundamental fields: Nutrition with emphasis in Brain Nutrition Counseling, Life Coaching with emphasis in the Mystical Path to Success, Spiritual Psychology with emphasis in Non-duality, and Marketing and Administration with emphasis in Internet Marketing. Together they address the 3 fundamental aspects of human life: physical, mental and spiritual. The course in Marketing and Administration effectively prepares our student to succeed in creating their own private practice or business and attain independency from the mainstream and the 9 to 5 job mentality. The Unique Value of UHA Certifications Certifications are rarely, or perhaps never, recognized or credited as valid steps towards a Masters Degree. The University of Healing Arts acknowledges the significant investment and effort that obtaining a serious certification represents; therefore completion of UHA certification programs is credited towards the UHA Masters Degree in Life Coaching. There are three certification courses required to attain the Masters. Each has been specifically designed to be a crucial part of an integrated, harmonious program that leads to true mastery. Throughout the Masters program, the student receives a solid preparation in the three fundamental aspects of life that govern health and happiness – physical, mental and spiritual. What You Will Learn You will be taught the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively coach or counsel your clients towards the fulfillment of their life's purpose and soul potential. You will be taught how to guide them towards a fulfilling experience in the three fundamental aspects of life: physical (nutrition and caring for the physical vehicle), mental (positive thinking and caring for the mind), and spiritual (caring for the soul’s agenda and the “return home” into pure Consciousness). Transfer of Credits or Degrees The University of Healing Arts acknowledges that obtaining a Bachelor's degree almost always involves a significant effort and financial investment on the part of the student. Therefore, in most cases, it is our policy to accept a student’s Bachelor's degree and welcome them to graduate studies. You will be required to present proof that you have completed a Bachelor's program. In case you have not yet attained a Bachelor's degree, you can still receive certification in any of our main certifications - Brain Nutrition Counseling, Life Coaching, and Spiritual Psychology. These certifications can in the future, be applied towards your Master's degree, once you have completed a Bachelors program. Who are the Founders? The founders of the University of Healing Arts and the Brain Optimization Institute are Juan Pablo Girardi, MS, MA, MFT and Viviana Girardi, B.A. CYT. Juan Pablo was born into an Italian/Spanish family in South America. From early childhood he felt a great interest in science and later for the humanities, especially for the psychology of Consciousness. At 24 , he graduated in engineering from the most prestigious University in Chile at that time. After marrying Viviana, at 30, their spiritual interests brought them to the U.S. Here, Juan Pablo completed a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and obtained his MFT State License (Marriage Family Therapist). Juan Pablo has accumulated extensive clinical and coaching experience, gained through more than fifteen years of working with clients. For over thirty years, he has also been deeply involved in spirituality, especially in non-dual teachings. Viviana Girardi was born in one of the most beautiful places on the planet in the southern part of Chile. From early childhood she felt a natural inclination towards sports and physical education. She graduated from the University of Chile with a Bachelor's in physical education. In her early twenties she felt a deep interest in the spiritual life and Yoga. She has practiced Yoga for over thirty years. She was certified as a Yoga teacher by Erich Shiffman and she has been teaching Yoga for four years at the University of Healing Arts. Viviana is also an accomplished cook and teaches cooking classes at the University. Accreditations The University of Healing Arts and The Brain Optimization Institute are non-mainstream institutions. They are completely independent of any external financial or political interests, including dependency on shareholders or government funding. Our mission is Graduate Education at its best - that is our only focus. For more information on accreditation please watch the video in the upper part of this home page. Scholarships and Financial Aid UHA and BOI are pleased to present their students with access to an entirely interest-FREE loan program. This can be applied, not only to all of our certifications but also to our Masters program in Life Coaching. For more information please contact us. Class Duration and Scheduling In the 5-month format, classes are held once a week. They last for two hours. Each week there is homework assigned for the following class. Homework may require three to five extra hours at home. Classes are usually held in the evenings, at our offices and classrooms in Studio City, Los Angeles, California. Each certification takes about five months to complete (21 weeks.) Books and Homework The courses require the student read from specific books that have been carefully selected to deliver the maximum study value. These books are all provided by the University or the Institute and are included in the price of the courses. After each class the student will have homework to complete for the following class. Most of these assignments involve reading a certain chapters from the books provided. You can expect an average of 3-5 hours of homework after each class. Occasionally the homework will involve seeing a particular movie that illustrates the study material or performing writing of an introspective nature. Student Confidentiality The student's personal and academic information, including e-mail correspondence, is completely confidential. The University of Healing Arts and The Brain Optimization Institute do not share this information with any other organization. Grades No grading system is applied at any stage at the University of Healing Arts or at The Brain Optimization Institute. However, we do require a one hundred percent attendance of the classes. Completion of Classes and Homework The certifications are granted upon completion of all of the 21 classes and each one of the homework assignments. Missed Classes Students can make up a maximum of two missed classes for no extra charge, in each course. This is done through one-on-one tutoring, by arrangement with the instructor. If the student misses more than two classes, there will be a reasonable charge for tutoring. Students are also welcome to make up missed sessions in the next quarter for no extra charge. Dissertations Each one of the courses with certification requires a 4-page dissertation to be written and submitted before certification can be granted; either during the course or following completion. The subject of the dissertation is to be agreed upon by the student and the instructor. During the course, the instructor may suggest various subjects that would be appropriate for an interesting, exciting dissertation. Sstudents are encouraged to choose, according to their natural inclinations. The final dissertation for the Masters degrees must be at least 20 pages. The review of the dissertation and feedback from the instructor, are included in the tuition. Dissertations are graded on a pass/fail system. If the student's dissertation does not meet a reasonable standard he or she will be asked to improve his/her work. Career Opportunities Career opportunities for students that have graduated from the University of Healing Arts are varied and numerous, including the following: teaching, healing, lecturing, writing books and articles, life coaching, spiritual psychology counseling, wellness coaching, relationship coaching, brain nutritional counseling, general nutritional counseling, retreat facilitator, creator of educational CDs and videos, yoga instructor, owner of a yoga studio, founder of a holistic or wellness center and more. Long Distance Certifications and Degrees You can obtain certification in Brain Nutrition Counseling, Life Coaching , Spiritual Psychology Counseling online anywhere in The World. Some of the UHA’s certification courses are also available in Spanish. Note: The programs presented below are subject to changes at any time. This is to keep our curriculums up to date. Nutrition with emphasis in Brain Nutrition Counseling™ Curriculum Summary N-BNC-1 - Healing the brain through scientific use of Carbohydrates and the application of this research to BNC. (2 weeks) N-BNC-2 - Healing the brain through scientific use of Protein and the application of this knowledge to BNC. (2 weeks) N-BNC-3 - Healing the brain through scientific use of Fats and the application of this to BNC. (2 weeks) N-BNC-4- Psychometric systems approach to balancing the neurotransmitters through natural supplements and the application of this scientific/clinical methodology to Brain Nutrition Counseling (BNC). (3 weeks) N-BNC-5 - How to correct sleep disorders affecting the brain using natural substances and the application of this natural and scientific approach to BNC. (1 week) N-BNC-6-Fundamental, general supplementation to optimize brain functioning, increase intelligence, prolong youth, and extend life span and the application of this approach to BNC. (1 week) N-BNC-7 - Use of supplements to optimize increasing blood flow to the brain while at the same time protecting and healing the cardiovascular system and the application of this research-based knowledge to BNC. (1 week) N-BNC-8 - Minerals that affect brain function directly and indirectly and pertinent research, the corresponding supplementation, and the application of this information to BNC. (1 week) N-BNC-9 - Antioxidants that have an impact on decreasing inflammation, improving brain health and optimizing brain functioning and the application of this crucial information to BNC. (1 week) N-BNC-10 - Unique vitamins that have a powerful impact on brain functioning and the use of these nutrients in BNC. (1 week) N-BN-11 - The Brain - Gut Connection. How to heal, and improve the digestive and assimilation system, how this leads to a healthy, optimal brain and how this understanding is applied to BNC. (1 week) N-BNC-12 - Chelation of heavy metals and the brain. The ancient battle of the body to keep heavy metals away from the brain and modern natural technologies for oral chelation supporting this process and applications to BNC. (1 week) N-BNC-13 - Natural antibiotics: How to combat germs, viruses and fungus using natural, powerful antibiotic substances. How this healing work can produce profound and rapid healing in the brain and how these solutions can be presented in BNC. (1 week) N-BNC-14 - Exitotoxins and immune disorders affecting the brain due to environmental pollutants. How you can protect yourself and protect your client’s in an environment that is more toxic to the human brain than ever. (1 week) N-BNC-15 - Case Analysis (Vignettes) (1 week) N-BNC Course Length: 21 weeks Life Coaching with Certification Curriculum Summary LCC- 1 - The Power of Self-Caring. Assessing and helping your client to optimize Self-Caring - a fundamental aspect of manifesting his or her Life Purpose. (3 weeks) LCC- 2 -The Science of Typology. Assessing your client’s type and guiding them towards authentic goals. (4 weeks) LCC- 3 - Cognitive Psychology. Using empirical, Cognitive Psychology to help your client to identify and correct self defeating thoughts and beliefs. (4 weeks) LCC- 4 -From Victim to Victor. Using the powerful Victim, Victor and Vehicle model to help the client to move from the Victim to the Victor state and beyond. (1 week) LCC- 5 - Self-Concept. Assessing and correcting negative, self-defeating thoughts, affecting self-esteem and self-concepts in your client. (1 week) LCC- 6 - Metaphysics. Pros and cons of metaphysics. The law of attraction. Positive expectations vs. no expectations. Metaphysical techniques to create positive expectations - Positive Denial, Positive Illusions, Scripting, Affirmations technique, and more. Applications to coaching. (3 weeks) LCC-7 - The Life Coaching Process. Self-Caring, Identification of the Life Purpose, Goal Setting, Action Planning, Staying Focus, Dealing with Expectations. Applications to coaching your client. (2 weeks) LCC- 8 - How to dramatically decrease stress regarding outcome, by managing expectations. How to integrate the ethics and freedom of the Mystical Path to Success in the coaching process. How this automatically leads to the highest ethical standards. (1 week) LCC- 9 - Healing the relationship with money. (1 week) LCC-10 - The pitfalls of “dual relationships” and other ethical issues. Ethics. (2 weeks) LCC Course Length: 21 weeks Spiritual Psychology Counseling with Certification Curriculum Summary SPC- 1 - The Soul Level. The birth of individuality. Levels of spiritual development. The Soul's compassionate accountability. Vocation is a Soul issue. Life purpose and the script for an incarnation. Applications to Spiritual Psychology Counseling (SPC). (3 weeks) SPC- 2 - The Map of Consciousness. Assessing and healing shame, guilt, despair, fear, sadness, anger and excessive pride and how to approach these issues in SPC. (5 weeks) SPC- 3 - Metaphysics vs. Mysticism and their place in SPC. (1 week) SPC- 4 - Living a Life Free of Expectations and how this can be presented in SPC. (1 week) SPC- 5 - The Art of Accepting the Present Moment. Why time does not exist? The Power of Surrender and how this is central to SPC. (3 weeks) SPC- 6 - The Power of Bhakti Yoga and where it figures in SPC. (1 week) SPC- 7 - The Path of Self-Inquiry and how to utilize this technique in SPC. (2 weeks) SPC- 8 - The Power of the non-dual Advaita Path, a key philosophy and Non-dual Therapy in SPC. How the modern Advaitists are transforming our world from inside out. (5 weeks) SPC Course Length: 21 weeks Masters in Nutrition with Emphasis in Brain Nutrition Therapy Curriculum Summary General Nutrition MN-BN-1- The History of nutrition as a healing art MN-BN-2- Cultural diets and their present destruction MN-BN-3- History of Orthomolecular medicine MN-BN-4- Physiology: Skeletal system, muscular system, cardiovascular system, digestive and assimilation system, hormonal system, lymph system, elimination system, neurological system, sympathetic, parasympathetic, the brain, the immune system. MN-BN-5- Minerals and mineral supplementation MN-BN-6- Vitamins and vitamin supplementation MN-BN-7- Amino-acids and amino-acid supplementation MN-BN-8- Essential Fatty acids and fatty acids supplement MN-BN-9- Healing herbs MN-BN-10- Super Foods MN-BN-11- Nutritional treatment for major diseases: cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc. MN-BN-12- Prevention, youth and life extension through nutrition MN-BN-13- Preservatives, artificial sweeteners, colorants, flavor enhancers, pesticides, exitotoxins and other contaminants. MN-BN-14- Heavy metals and oral chelating agents. The Blood Brain Barrier MN-BN-15- Environmental contamination MN-BN-16- Natural antibiotics MN-BN-17- Drug Interaction with supplements MN-BN-18- Manufacturers of supplements MN-BN-19- Ovo-lacteo vegetarian diet, Vegan diet, raw diet, and other diets -- Advantages and disadvantages MN-BN-20- Ten classes on cooking. In this section of the course the student will learn to cook delicious, healthy meals, with natural organic ingredients. BNC Specialization 1- Psychometric systems approach to balance the neurotransmitters through natural supplements. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 2- Healing the brain through scientific use of Carbohydrates. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 3- Healing the brain through scientific use of Protein. Applications to Brain Nutrition Counseling. 4- Healing the brain through scientific use of Fats. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 5- How to correct sleep disorders affecting the brain using natural substances. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 6- Fundamental, general supplementation to optimize brain functioning, increase intelligent and prolong youth and life extension. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 7- Supplementation to optimize to increase blood flow to the brain by protecting and healing the cardiovascular system. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 8- Minerals that according to the research affect brain function directly and indirectly, and the corresponding supplementation. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 9- Antioxidants that according to research have an impact on decreasing inflammation, improving brain health and optimizing brain functioning. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 10- Unique vitamins that have a powerful impact on brain functioning. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 11- Natural antibiotics: How to combat germs, viruses and fungus using natural, powerful antibiotic substances. How this healing work can produce profound and fast healing in the brain. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 12- The Brain - Gut Connection. How to heal, and improve the digestive and assimilation system, and how this leads to a healthy, optimum brain. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 13- Chelation of heavy metals and the brain. The ancient battle of the body to keep heavy metals away from the brain and modern natural technologies for oral chelation supporting this process. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 14- Spirituality and the Brain. Impact of Brain Nutrition on the spiritual life. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 15- Introduction to other type of brain technologies, including neurofeedback, brain gyming, craneal electro stimulation, open focus, alpha synchronic training and more. Applications to Brain Nutrition Therapy. 16- Vignettes Masters of Arts in Life Coaching Curriculum Summary MA-1 - Completion of the Certification in Nutrition with emphasis in Brain Nutrition Counseling™. (21 weeks) MA-2 - Completion of the Certification in Life Coaching. (21 weeks) MA-3 - Completion of the Certification in Spiritual Psychology Counseling. (21 weeks) MALC-5 - Completion of a 20-page dissertation on a subject related to Life Coaching. Note: The Certification Courses leading to this Masters Degree can be pursued sequentially or concurrently. When taken sequentially, completion of the Masters program may last as long as two years. If taken together, for highly motivated students, the Masters can be completed in about a year, or even less. Masters of Arts in Spiritual Psychology Counseling with Emphasis in Non-Duality Curriculum Summary MSPC-1 - The soul Level. The birth of individuality. Levels of spiritual development. The soul's compassionate accountability. Vocation is a soul issue. Life purpose and the script for an incarnation. Applications to Spiritual Psychology Counseling. (4 weeks) MSPC-2 - The Psychophysiological Yogas. Pranayamas. Energy control. Chi-Kung. The myth of concentration. The chakra system. Healing through yogic exercises. Potential benefits and dangers of these systems. Hatha Yoga. Creating a Sadhana for optimum self-caring. Sadhana; a very personal decision. Learning to do a guided physical relaxation. Learning to do a guided mental relaxation. Becoming a meditation teacher. Guided meditations. Meditation and hypnosis. Fundamentals of hypnosis. Biofeedback devices that really work and application to learning how to meditate. The value of spiritual retreats. Creating retreats for your clients. How to create and guide a spiritual retreat. (8 weeks) MSPC-3 - Nutrition and Spirituality. The death of cultural diets. The vegetarian diet -- advantages and disadvantages. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats in modern nutrition. Nutrition and the neurotransmitters. Spirituality and brain nutrition. (8 weeks) MSPC-4 - The Map of Consciousness. Assessing and healing shame, guilt, despair, fear, sadness, anger and excessive pride and how to approach these issues in Spiritual Psychology Counseling. (8 weeks) MSPC-5 - Metaphysics vs. Mysticism and their place in Spiritual Psychology Counseling. The Victor State and the metaphysical path to success. The Power of Positive Thinking -- Christian Metapysics the origin of modern Cognitive Psychology. Correcting self-defeating thoughts through Cognitive Psychology and Metaphysical Techniques. (4 weeks) MSPC-6 - The Power of Bhakti Yoga and where it figures in Spiritual Psychology Counseling. Surrender in the Bhakti Path -- a path to happiness, enlightenment and manifestation of potential. (4 weeks) MSPC-7 - Living a Life Free of Expectations. The Mystical Path to Success and Self-realization through the Path of Action. (4 week) MSPC-8 - The art of accepting the present moment. Why time does not exist? The power of surrender to the Now, and how this is central to Spiritual Psychology Counseling. (4 weeks) MSPC-9 - The Path of Self-Inquiry. From energy and mind to Consciousness and No-mind. The Cosmic I vs. the little "I." The four fundamental question/ pointers in the Path of Non-duality. How and why these intelligent questions lead to final Liberation. (8 weeks) MSPC-10 - The non-dual Advaita Path, a key philosophy and Non-dual Therapy in Spiritual Psychology Counseling. How the modern Advaitists are transforming our world from inside out. Non-Dual Therapy -- application of the non-dual to healing. (32 weeks) MSPC-11- Ethical, legal, business and marketing issues in the Spiritual Counseling profession. (4 weeks) MSPC Course Length: 21 months (aprox) Certification in Marketing and Administration with Emphasis in Internet Marketing Curriculum Summary This is a hands on, practical course, presented by four different teachers with extensive studies and experience in marketing, business and administration. It prepares the student to become fully independent. To follow his or her passion without compromising their creativity in a 9 to 5 job, and in dealing with a boss and the many rules of an organization. Curriculum Summary: please click here Offline offices: Glendale, LA, California Please call for directions Office Phone #: 818-508-1720 WATERSHED BROADCAST LINK	IN THIS RIGHT COLUMN YOU WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING: (This is a table of contents AND ALSO LINKS to the titles. If you scroll down you will find them in the same order provided here. To come back to this list of titles, simply click on the BACK button of your browser.) 1- MISSION STATEMENT 2- TESTIMONIALS 3- HOW AND WHY YOU WOULD WANT TO SIGN-UP TO OUR E-MAIL LIST 4- 0% FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE FROM CHASE BANK 5- COURSE PRICES 6- OUR COURSES ARE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE 7- DATES FOR UPCOMING COURSES 8- PRIVATE STUDIES AT NO EXTRA COST 9- HOW I GOT MY BRAIN BACK (BY THE FOUNDER) 10- IN JUST 100 DAYS RITALIN CREATES CHROMOSOMAL DAMAGE IN CHILDREN 11- PREPARE YOUR OWN NON-HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE BUTTER AT HOME. 12- MANDATORY VACCINATIONS, AND THE PRESENT CULTURE OF FEAR IN THE PSYCHOTHERAPY PROFESSION 13- INFORMATIVE AND PRACTICAL E-BOOK -- THE POWER OF SELF-CARING. WRITTEN BY THE FOUNDER AND BASED ON RESEARCH DONE AT BOI 14- IS IT REALLY DANGEROUS TO EAT TUNA? 15- WHAT TYPE OF CIVILIZATION DO WE WANT TO CREATE? 16- HOW THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALING ARTS AND THE BRAIN OPTIMIZATION INSTITUTE BUSINESS MODEL ARE EASY ON THE PLANET 17- WHAT IS BRAIN NUTRITION AND WHY IS IT SO CRUCIAL? 18- CAN I LEARN HOW TO HELP OTHERS AND MYSELF THROUGH BRAIN NUTRITION? 19-HOW CAN I EARN A MASTERS DEGREE IN LIFE COACHING? 20- WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT UHA'S SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING CERTIFICATION WITH EMPHASIS IN NON-DUALITY? 21- THE SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR NAMES: UNIVERSITY OF HEALING ARTS and BRAIN OPTIMIZATION INSTITUTE -----------0----------- 1- MISSION STATEMENT: The University of Healing Arts and the Brain Optimization™ Institute’s mission is to empower their clients and students to fulfill their potential, physically, mentally and spiritually. The Brain Optimization Institute offers, as part of its mission, a 5 month certification and a 20 month Masters Degree in Nutrition with emphasis in Brain Nutrition Counseling. The University of Healing Arts offers, as part of its mission, advanced five-month certification courses, leading to a Master of Arts degree in Life Coaching and Spiritual Psychology Counseling.Additionally, the above goal is pursued through the powerful, scientifically and spiritually based healing arts taught at both institutions, to help those seeking healing and/or transformation -- Nutrition and Brain Nutrition Counseling, Life Coaching Spiritual Psychology Counseling, in addition to Yoga and Healing and Spiritual Retreats. -----------0----------- 2- TESTIMONIALS * The BOI provides a unique experience. The teacher to student ratio is exceptional, which is why they are able to offer a quality education in a very personalized environment - the next best thing to personalized tutoring. The quality of education I received at the institute is beyond compare. I highly recommend Juan Girardi as a professor and the BOI for an exceptional experience. I Loved the books chosen for the course. And I really liked the interest and encouragement to share client cases in order to develop a better understanding and use. I also loved the class atmosphere. Additionally, I felt really comfortable to express personal concerns and experiences. -- Susan S. Dr. in Nutrition * I most enjoyed the class structure and content, I also enjoyed the sequence of the classes and the componnet of doing the Psychometric tests to review the way to diagnose clients during class. The variety of books was excellent. I would love to be contacted for testimonials on web-site or call Very satisfied with the course - Thank you. -- Christina Cárdenas, BA, CN * I love the class size and the books. I think the group being small helps and the various authors keeps it fresh. I love the place. -- Tania, BA, CN * Steve's H. Case and Testimonial * Only 3 months into the Life Coaching course I experienced a dramatic shift in myself. I am now able to deal with stressful situations in a grounded way ...has truly given me a new lease on life. I recommend this program for those seeking to create healing and growth for themselves and others -- Karen Bayne * Linda's Case -----------0----------- 3- HOW AND WHY YOU WOULD WANT TO SIGN-UP TO OUR E-MAIL LIST Through the years, many of our students and clients have found , that there is great value in being on our e-mail list. 1- Every week, around Tuesday or Wednesday, we send an e-mail inviting our students, clients and friends to experience our Saturday morning seminar, offline or online. In this e-mail we announce the subject being presented during next Saturday class. If the subject is of interest to you, you can make arrangements to participate -- either online or by coming to our broadcast office in Glendale, CA -- and feel free to invite friends. Furthermore, although our e-mails are brief, we put great care in making them intellectually and spiritually stimulating. 2- Once a month, when we offer the first class of our Certification and Master programs, we will be able to invite you to participate in the class, free of charge -- offline or online. 3- When we have a special event, like a healing retreat or a one-day meditation retreat with emphasis in Non-duality, we will be able to invite you to participate. We NEVER share our e-mail list with anyone, and we use it with great discretion. If you get tired of receiving our e-mails you can easily unsubscribe by replying to any of our e-mails and typing "Please unsubscribe" in the subject field. We immediately honor our rare requests to "unsubscribe". To participate in our e-mail list please send an e-mail to brainoptimization@gmail.com and type "Please subscribe and send me link" in the subject field. You are welcome to make comments or to ask questions in the main body of the e-mail. We use this mail box for this purpose and we check it often. You can also call us to 818-508-1720. We look forward to hearing from you. -----------0----------- 4- 0% FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE FROM CHASE BANK This financial service is available for all our Certification Programs, as well as for Brain Nutrition Therapy for Children, Life Coaching, Nutritional Counseling, , Spiritual Psychology Counseling, Holistic Brain Program, and Relationship Coaching. Receive your certification for as low as $125.00/month, interest free! Call us for details. 818-508-1720 -----------0----------- 5- COURSE PRICES * CertificationsTotal Price : $3,000 -- $500 at the enrollment and $500 each month for five months Upfront payment with a credit card or a check: 10% discount -- save $300Paying with a loan from the Chase Bank: $125 for 24 payments * Masters Degrees Total Price: $11,000 -- $500 at the enrollment and $500 each month for 21 months Upfront payment with credit card or check: 10% discount -- save $1,100 -----------0----------- 6-OUR COURSES ARE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ONLINE, AND ALSO OFFLINE IN PERSON! Our Certification, Masters and Healing programs are available 100% online anywhere in the world. You can also participate offline if you prefer a more personal interaction. Call us for details at 818-508-1720 -----------0----------- 7- DATES FOR UPCOMING COURSES DATES FOR UPCOMING COURSES and invitation to participate in the first FREE class -----------0----------- 8- PRIVATE STUDIES AT NO EXTRA COST You can choose to pursue a 5-month Certification or a 21-month Masters program on an individual basis -- one-on-one with the instructors. There are several valuable benefits to private studies; a significant one is that you will be able to enjoy live, TWO WAY video webinar interaction online. And surprisingly, there is no extra cost for you! Find out more, give us a call: 818-508-1720 -----------0----------- 9- HOW I GOT MY BRAIN BACK This is the transcript of a YouTube video, (hence the coloquial English) recorded by Juan Pablo Girardi, MS, MA, founder of the Brain Optimization Institute and the University of Healing Arts. Hi, Thanks for watching. What I am about to share with you here is, possibly, the most painful experience I have had during this lifetime. I tell this personal story with hope that it will improve the lives of individuals suffering from brain disorders. I especially hope to influence the lives of children and their parents. I was born in Santiago, Chile and grew up in a farm with pure air, clean water and abundant food. My mother, of Spanish origin, was a bridge teacher and is to this day, admired for her intelligence. My father was Italian and was also intellectually quite sharp. He graduated from high school at 16 and received a degree in agricultural engineering. So, partly due to good genes, but also because of growing up in a healthy environment, I developed a fairly good brain. When I was seventeen, in order to attend University, I took the SAT test. As it was customary in Chile the results were published in the main newspaper of Santiago. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had obtained one of the highest scores in the country: 725 for math and 796 for verbal abilities. Years later, I learned that SAT numbers correlate with IQ. My SAT numbers were indicative of an IQ of 153, in the 99.97th percentile of the population. So, no doubt that, at least at that point in time, I had -- as stated by a psychologist friend -- a “quotes,” sexy brain. It was an interesting complement, since as a nerd, I have never felt sexy. With those scores, I could choose any university and career I wanted. I decided to study engineering and signed up for the most prestigious engineering school in Chile. For many years, I did well in my studies. However, during my fifth year in engineering I became very interested in yoga and embraced the ovo-lacto vegetarian diet. I had grown up eating massive amounts of red meat -- after all my father also raised cattle. Perhaps I rushed into these changes too quickly; Just a year into my new diet I began to notice a significant decrease in my concentration. When taking tests at school I developed a tendency to make one mistake after another. My grades descended and I even failed a course that my friends passed without problem. I finally graduated, but my last two years were a struggle. My lack of concentration gradually got worse. To make matters worse, my lifestyle became significantly ungrounded. I was meditating three hours a day, but my life was not improving. At the age of 28, I experienced a brief breakthrough in my meditations. For about four months I was in joy all day long for no reason at all. It was an interesting experience in unconditional joy. However, it was also a prelude to the worst years of my life. One day, without warning, I had a panic attack. The joy was gone and it was replaced by a state of constant anxiety that lasted for many, many years. In fact, years later, when I took the Burns Anxiety Inventory, I scored more than 50 points, which indicates “extreme anxiety.” I was experiencing the most uncomfortable anxiety symptoms, day and night. At thirty, I married, and my wife and I decided to try for a better life in the United States. I always had great admiration and appreciation for this country so, that same day, immediately after the marriage ceremony, we flew to LA. Upon my arrival in LA, my anxiety continued and worsened. One of the most painful symptoms was exhaustion. As an immigrant, during the first years I had to do intense physical work. Survival became a very painful challenge. I tried introspection, affirmations, more meditation, breathing techniques every five minutes, psychotherapy, but nothing was really helping -- I was just barely coping. When I was 35, I injured myself on a job, demolishing walls in a house. At the chiropractor’s office, I found a brochure titled: “Hypoglycemia Can Create Anxiety.” I found a book on hypoglycemia at the bookstore that described most of my symptoms, persuading me to try the diet recommended in the book. I didn't even have to abandon my vegetarian diet. In three days I felt a new person! I was really surprised at the power of a simple nutritional intervention. Now that I had more energy, I signed up for a Masters Degree in psychology and in a few years I obtained the MFT license from the State of California, to practice psychotherapy. With the new diet, most of my anxiety symptoms were gone, but, my attention deficit was virtually intact. I took the TOVA test and scored positive. The Tova test is the most reliable and objective test to diagnose ADD. I took it again and I scored positive again. There was no doubt that I had a full blown ADD. ADD is supposed to be a disorder starting at childhood. However, as I learned nutritional mistakes can result in a full blown ADD, at any age. About six years ago a friend of mine -- Larry Richardson, an Acupuncturist -- introduced me to the concept of brain nutrition. I began using supplements and in a month, took the TOVA test again. This time my scores in attention and impulse control were not only normal but ABOVE normal. The ADD had completely vanished. I continue taking my brain supplements every day, at maintenance levels. I include fish in my diet and very occasionally some poultry or red meat. I work more than 65 hours a week. The brain I was originally blessed with has completely returned. In fact, I would dare to say that -- despite the fact that IQ is supposed to decrease as we age – today, thanks to a sensible diet, the brain supplements and continual intellectual stimulation, I feel that my brain is sharper than when I was young. Five years ago my wife and I, my friend Larry Richardson and other professionals created the Brain Optimization Institute, to help people with their brain disorders through the application of brain nutrition principles. Those clients who have enthusiastically and seriously committed to our programs, have experienced fascinating, positive results. We also created a successful Certification Course in Brain Nutrition Counseling and later developed a Masters in Nutrition with emphasis in Brain Nutrition. In my own healing journey I opted for nutrition over medication -- I can’t tell you how happy I am in this decision. Despite a high IQ, I have done stupid things like everyone, however, the decision to avoid the pharmaceuticals and use brain nutrition was a very, very intelligent decision. Thanks to that decision: today I have my brain back. -----------0----------- 10- IN JUST 100 DAYS RITALIN CREATES CHROMOSOMAL DAMAGE IN CHILDREN CRUCIAL ADD & ADHD NEWS & RESEARCH (Visit this link first): 1- Even short-term use of RITALIN causes Chromosomal Damage! 2- BBC NEWS: Drugs for ADHD, 'not the answer' 3- BBC NEWS: Life after Ritalin... -----------0----------- 11- PREPARE YOUR OWN NON-HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE BUTTER AT HOME. BASED ON VALUABLE AND PRACTICAL RESEARCH DONE AT BRAIN OPTIMIZATION INSTITUTE Hydrogenated vegetable oils -- trans-fats or margarines -- may have been responsible for more premature deaths than world war 1 and world war 2 together. In search for the holy grail of a good tasting butter that does not damage, and even helps the cardiovascular system, the Brain Optimization Institute in Los Angeles, California has found a uniquely, healthy, and simple solution. A way to create, at home, a delicious vegan, raw, organic butter that helps to protect your cardiovascular system as well the brain. NON-Hydrogenated Vegetable Butters -----------0----------- 12- THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALING ARTS AND BRAIN OPTIMIZATION INSTITUTE POSITION REGARDING MANDATORY VACCINATIONS, AND THE PRESENT CULTURE OF FEAR IN THE PSYCHOTHERAPY PROFESSION Mandatory Vaccinations Are a Violation of the Human Rights. -----------0----------- 13- INFORMATIVE AND PRACTICAL E-BOOK "The Power of Self-Caring" from Juan Pablo Girardi, MA, MFT, Founder of The Brain Optimization Institute. $19.99 US QUOTES FROM "THE POWER OF SELF-CARING" By Juan Pablo Girardi, MA, MFT, founder, Brain Optimization Institute and the University of Healing Arts. This book gives you the understanding of how to transform your life and provides the scientific instruments to measure your weekly progress. The book is a powerful form of self-help therapy. “Self-Caring has been scientifically proven to correlate with higher levels of happiness. Taking good care of oneself – with all of its subtleties – is the surest way to stay healthy and feeling good. I urge you to learn the art of self-caring.” “Neglecting your nutrition is likely to result in neurotransmitter deficiencies, making the attempt to keep thoughts positive difficult, if not impossible; no matter how hard you try. Conversely, indulging in frequent negative thinking about yourself, the world and your circumstances, will make happiness elude you, regardless of how perfect your diet may be. Both forms of caring for yourself – good nutrition and positive thoughts – are vital, and they support each other.” “If you systematically apply yourself to improving the way you take care of yourself, you are likely to make remarkable progress in the way you feel – in a few months you may not even recognize yourself. However, do not underestimate the challenge of Self-Caring. How many times have you made New Year’s resolutions, and then failed to keep them? Using the services of a Life Coach to support your efforts is an intelligent way to secure your success.” -----------0----------- 14- IS IT REALLY DANGEROUS TO EAT TUNA? (a youtube video from UHA/BOI founder) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVDPIk_sGR8 -----------0----------- 15- WHAT TYPE OF CIVILIZATION DO WE WANT TO CREATE? (a youtube video from UHA/BOI founder) Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niSHBp66ujg&feature=related # Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHt4i1MvtMc&feature=related -----------0----------- 16- HOW THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALING ARTS AND THE BRAIN OPTIMIZATION INSTITUTE BUSINESS MODEL ARE EASY ON THE PLANET The business model for the University of Healing Arts and the Brain Optimization Institute is extremely environmentally friendly. By participating online, our students do not need waste time and energy coming to our offices. Therefore, they do not spend in gasoline, contaminate and contribute to global warming. The same is valid for teachers. By broadcasting the classes from home they do not need to come to UHA/BOI offices either. An interesting example is the case of the founders of the University and the Institute. Their cars move so little that a tank of gasolline last them more than a month, and sometimes two months! ADDITIONALLY, both schools are very close to become completely paperless organizations. -----------0----------- 17- WHAT IS BRAIN NUTRITION AND WHY IS IT SO CRUCIAL? According to solid scientific research and clinical experience, anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, chronic pain, or any form of mental or brain issues, can derive established benefit, by using a drug-free and affordable nutritional approach. The Brain Optimization Institute’s philosophy, based on the research and extensive clinical experience, is that nutrition should be an essential part of any serious attempt to improve mental health and brain functioning. We have designed a powerful and effective Brain Nutrition approach based on both the latest research and years of clinical experience. This approach is designed to safely and effectively optimize two of the most powerful systems in the human body – the neurotransmitters in the brain and the glucose pathway in the body and brain. Neurotransmitters are powerful chemicals, critical to the correct functioning of the brain. Unfortunately, many of our actions and habits can compromise their proper and balanced presence. Deficient diet, lack of physical exercise, job dissatisfaction, conflictive interpersonal relationships, heavy metals in the environment; can each, over time, create neurotransmitter deficiencies in the brain. Considering that the brain controls and affects every single aspect of our lives, nurturing and caring for our brain, as if our life depends upon it, is the epitome of good common sense! -----------0----------- 18- CAN I HELP OTHERS AND MYSELF THROUGH BRAIN NUTRITION? The Certification in Nutrition with Emphasis in Brain Nutrition Counseling offered at our Institute is the first of its kind in the US. Despite the voluminous research demonstrating that Brain Nutrition improves mental health and well-being, this powerful healing approach has been neglected, by mainstream medicine, and to a great extent, also by alternative medicine. If you are already a health care provider you can add this powerful modality to your repertoire of healing techniques. Our clinical experience proves that by helping the brain, you help the entire body and mind. If you wish to help yourself, relatives and friends or begin seeing clients, this exciting healing modality is worth serious consideration. Contact us at 818-508-1720 for information on the latest class schedule. Classes are held online and offline -----------0----------- 19- HOW CAN I EARN A MASTERS DEGREE IN LIFE COACHING? Completing the 3 Certifications offered at UHA, leads to a Masters Degree in Life Coaching with specialization in either Spiritual Psychology or Brain Nutrition Counseling™ 1- Certification in Nutrition with emphasis in Brain Nutrition Counseling™ In this 5-month breakthrough certification prgrm. You will learn to take care & optimize the brain to help yourself, clients, relatives and friends. 2- Life Coaching with Certification A unique Life Coaching paradigm founded on the principle of letting go (the mystical path), rather than grasping (methaphysics). A serious 5 month program. 3- Spiritual Psychology Counseling Certification with emphasis in Non-duality Become a Spiritual Psychology Counselor in 5 months with emphasis in Non-duality. Empirical Psychology has limitations; Spiritual Psychology leads to the Unlimited. After completion of each one of the 5-month course, you will earn a certificate, abilitating you to work as a counselor in all three specialties. These specialties are designed to help you at mastering the three main aspects of life -- the physical the mental and the spiritual -- preparing you to become a most effective counselor. To complete the work towards the Masters Degree, a 20-page dissertation, on a subject that is relevant to you in the field of Life Coaching, is required. With the completion of this final step you will earn your final diploma for the Masters Degree in Life Coaching. -----------0----------- 20- WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT UHA'S CERTIFICATION AND MASTERS IN SPIRITUAL PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING WITH EMPHASIS IN NON-DUALITY? You will learn about the most enlightened and up to date spiritual psychology paradigms, with special focus on non-duality -- a manifestation of the Truth that is truly relevant to today’s challenges. Although all serious spiritual teachings point to the same Truth, their effectiveness depends on whether the language used is practical, simple, and relevant to the current times and culture and devoid of paraphernalia -- myths, rigid beliefs, ceremonies, rituals, gurus, devotees, followers and leaders. This paraphernalia is a powerful distraction in the path towards Awareness, and soon becomes a source of significant and unnecessary suffering for the seeker. Additionally, we offer our students small groups, and highly personalized training and attention throughout the whole program. No more than 5 students in the offline classroom! The course content is not a one-sided approach that boxes your creativity, thinking and spiritual development. On the contrary, this course is a presentation and application of a multi-paradigm approach to Spiritual Psychology Counseling, conducive to the expression of the student’s unique creativity, and intuition. Classes are held online and offline. -----------0----------- 21- THE SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR NAMES: UNIVERSITY OF HEALING ARTS and BRAIN OPTIMIZATION INSTITUTE Aside from the obvious meaning of both names, they represent the two apparently conflictive right and left brain activities of the brain. The University of Healing Arts offers predominantly right brain, intuitively oriented courses, like the Certification and Masters Programs in "Life Coaching with emphasis in the Mystical Path" and "Spiritual Psychology with emphasis in Non-duality. "The Brain Optimization Institute is part of the University of Healing Arts, and focuses predominantly on left brain, scientifically oriented courses, like the Certification and the Masters in Nutrition with emphasis in Brain Nutrition Counseling.To become well-rounded individuals we need to develop both hemispheres of the brain. -----------0----------- ADDITIONAL VALUABLE LINKS (in construction) WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THE LIFE COACHING COURSE WITH CERTIFICATION AT UHA? -----------0-----------
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