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4 ways to optimize your brain
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Take these simple tips from a naturopath Kate Ferguson to change your behavior and optimize your brain.
The brain is similar to other parts of the body in the way that it ages. So you may be at risk of losing memories and cognitions once you get older. Fortunately, there is something you can do to keep your brain sharp.
Brain facts
The brain is part of the central nervous system and is in charge of all functions of the body.
The brain is composed of 4 parts, i.e., the brainstem, diencephalon, cerebellum and cerebrum.
The brain is estimated to contain millions of “neurons” or nerve cells which communicate with one another in order to control the functions of the mind and body.
How does the brain change when we age?
The change of the brain caused by aging includes:
- Shrinkage of certain parts of the brain
- Damage caused by free-radicals
The part of the brain most affected is usually the part of particular relevance to memories, learning and complex emotions.
How to nourish the brain?
The brain, like other organs, needs nutrients. You can optimize your brain power by taking dietary Supplement and exercising regularly.
1. Brain food
- Carbohydrate: glucose is essential to the brain. Choose low glycemic index food such as unpolished grains, nuts, pears, berries and apples because this particular food gradually releases glucose in a low but consistent level into the body.
- Fresh vegetables and fruits: rich in antioxidants. Choose vegetables of orange, red or yellow colors and dark green for fruits, kiwi and pomegranate for instance.
- Fish, nuts and grains provide fatty acid essential to the surrounding membrane (myelin sheath) of the neurons.
- Lean red meat, chicken, fish and tofu provide protein and amino acid essential to production of neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger carrying messages in and out of the brain.
2. Move your body to keep your brain going
Exercise not only benefits your body but also your brain because it improves blood circulation to the brain and learning ability. Exercise also benefits your heart and cardiovascular system.
3. Use it or lose it
The brain needs exercise as well as other parts of the body. Brain exercise increases the production of reserve brain cells and improves connected regions. Good brain exercise includes:.
- Playing brain game such as crosswords and Sudoku
- Reading
- Learning a new language
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4. Dietary supplement for the brain
DHA rich fish oil: omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) fatty acid constitute 40-50% of the brain tissue.
Maintaining DHA in an appropriate level will stabilize the function of the nervous and learning systems.
Ginkgo extract: Ginkgo is found to improve memories and concentration. It is have been used in China since 2800 B.C. to present.
Optimize your brain to optimize your life.
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