Having a strong mind is just as important as having a physically fit body. We often hear and receive information about maintaining proper weight, eating right and exercising; we must not forget the importance of maintaining a fit an healthy mind.
The brain accounts for only 2% of the weight of the body but uses 25-50% of the total caloric and oxygen intake. There are different types of memory loss:
- Age-related memory impairment-forgetfulness that is a result of the natural aging process
- Mild Cognitive Impairment-a result of more than natural age related memory decline
How can we promote and protect Brain Health?
- Good sleep routine
- Sleep consolidates memory, which is why it is essential.
- Proper eatinghabitsConsuming adequate nutrients
- Avoiding food intolerances
- Intolerances to the following foods have all been associated with symptoms of memory loss and cognitive decline:Sugar, Wheat, Dairy, Shellfish, Corn, Yeast, Soy nuts, coffee, tomatoes, peanuts, beef, eggs and potatoes
- Eating antioxidant rich food
- Antioxidants reduce free radicals that can cause damage in the body which can lead to aging.
- Eatingorganic
- Avoid the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables
- Reduce or eliminate refined sugar and sugar substitutes
- Depletes the body of many nutrients
- Promotes inflammation
- Increases free radical production
- Eliminate caffeine
- disrupts sleep patterns
- depletes b-vitamins
- promotes anxiety
- Increase fiber intake
- Drink Alcohol in moderation or not at all
- excessive drinking negatively affects emotions
- creates an imbalance of neurotransmitters
- causes depression
- Avoiding food intolerances
- Exercise
- increases blood flow and oxygenation
- releases neurotransmitters-endorphins
- strengthens neural connections
- stimulates new neuron growth
- Balance Hormones
- An imbalance, deficiency or excess of estrogens and testosterone can lead to cognitive decline in women.
- Cortisol at high levels can result in memory loss, cognitive decline, impair the function of the hippocampus, resulting in atrophy and neuron death.
- Imbalances in Thyroid hormones, Melatonin, Progesterone and pregnenolone can also result in sleep dysfunction, cognitive decline and memory impairment
- Supplementation
- Nutrients that assist the brain
- Omega-3-fatty acids
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Adaptogenic Herbs
- Nootropic supplements
- Nutrients that assist the brain
- Lab testing
- identifies imbalances, excess and deficiencies
- allows for accurate and proper supplementation
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Categories: Natural Medicines
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