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Healthy Brain
Healthy Brain
Exercise and challenge your brain!
Human mental decline typically begins before 40
We must take measures to keep our brains in shape, no matter what age
The brain needs exercise. Practising skills leads to better performance
Unused parts of the brain stop working
Challenging the brain with new activities wakes up new areas
Try things you don’t already do – an accountant might study a new language
Challenging creates new pathways that appear to become alternate routes when neurones die off in middle and old age.
Research suggests ongoing mental stimulation provides some protection against mental decline
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What Can I Do To Keep A Healthy Brain?
Avoid using calculators!
Turn off the TV and read (or write!) a book.
Take up a new hobby, learn a musical instrument, study a new language
Your brain needs a well-balanced, low cholesterol, low saturated (animal-fat) diet.
Studies have demonstrated the importance of a good breakfast.
Protein and unsaturated fat is especially important for developing brains. Fish, a rich source of both, is sometimes called brain food.
Your brain needs vitamins and minerals - they are derived from your diet.
Research suggests anti-oxidant vitamins E and C protect the brain.
Alpha Lipoic Acid is an extremely important antioxidant for the brain as it has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and exert its effect directly on brain tissue.
Avoid excess food. Reducing calories can help slow age-related brain changes
Enjoy caffeine and alcohol in moderation.
Give up smoking
Drink more filtered water (definitely not sugary drinks and avoid Fluoridated water)
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Exercise daily.
Regular exercise reduces depression and reduces cardiovascular risk factors, even a simple walk lets you think freely
Some exercise states may produce euphoria, but even 12 minute bouts of exercise (to 85% maximum heart rate) release serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline (like taking Prozac)
Exercise in the evening after a stressful day, rather than early in the day
Take exercise opportunities- climb stairs (up to three floors) instead of taking the lift, schedule in regular five-minute walking breaks, park your car away from lifts, escalators so you have to walk further.
Anxiety, stress and depression management is important
Anxiety increases heart rate and blood pressure and can lead to stroke
There is increasing evidence that stress actually damages the brain.
Relax and sleep well
Poor sleep or sleep loss leads to fatigue, immune suppression, memory, concentration and mood disorders. Optimal learning cannot take place against a background of sleep debt.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Healthy Brain.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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E, B vitamins, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Phosphatidyl Serine, Lecithin
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Herbs :-
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Ginkgo, Brahmi, Gotu Kola, Ginseng
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Amino Acids :-
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Choline, Inositol, Methionine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Glutamine, Acetyl L Carnitine
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Minerals :-
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Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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