Take Care of Your Brain
How you behave and what you eat and
drink affect how well your brain functions.
After birth, you do not grow any new
brain cells, so it is important to take care of the ones you have. Mysteries remain
about the brain's mechanics, but it is not a magical organ. Just as certain
foods or even emotions affect your body, they also affect your mind.
To
keep your brain functioning well, take care of both your body and mind:
· Eat balanced meals and be sure to get the necessary nutrients.
Carbohydrates
cause the brain to release serotonin, a chemical that increases your sense of
well-being.
Protein helps keep
you sharp and alert.
Omega-3, a fat
found in fish, has been shown to enhance memory and fight off Alzheimer's
disease.
You also can take supplements such
as fish oil capsules or neuromins, a vegetarian option made from sea plants
that fish eat.
Studies have shown that vitamin D helps
many people feel more enthusiastic, inspired and alert.
· Don't let your blood sugar fall too low.
Research shows that the right levels
of blood sugar enhance memory storage.
Further, low blood sugar can make anyone cranky. Eating candy for a
quick fix is not the solution; when your blood sugar rises suddenly, it will
drop just as dramatically leaving you feeling lethargic.
Rather than eating three big meals,
eat several small, well-balanced meals throughout the day to keep blood sugar
at healthy levels.
· Get adequate sleep to
recharge your brain.
· Drink plenty of water
drink more when you exercise or when
the weather is very dry.
When you are dehydrated, you are
likely to feel stressed out, tired, grumpy,headachy, dizzy and nauseated.
Remember that alcohol and caffeine can cause dehydration.
· Wear seat belts and protective helmets.
Car, bicycle and motorcycle accidents
are leading causes of serious brain damage.
· Consult your doctor if you want to try herbs
such as ginkgo biloba, huperizia serrata
and gota kola. They may improve memory function, but scientists are not sure.
· Avoid drugs and excessive alcohol.
Using these substances kills brain
cells. Drug and alcohol also can cause confusion, lack of coordination,
incontinence, tremors and
abnormal eye movements.
· Exercise to stay healthy and happy.
Exercise stimulates your body to
increase certain chemicals with an antidepressant effect.
Tips for keeping your mind active and your memory sharp:
· Exercise your memory.
If you have difficulty remembering
people's names or whether or not you locked the door, you may be able to use
mnemonic devices (memory tricks) to help. There are many books available that
can help you increase your memory skills.
· Write things down to remember them.
This not only provides you with a
record of information, but also forces you to think about what you are writing,
thereby increasing the likelihood that you will remember the information.
· Find activities you like that also keep your brain
active.
Reading interesting books, watching
brain-engaging movies and discussing them with friends, and doing crossword
puzzles are examples of such activities. Though you can't increase the number
of brain cells you have, active use of your brain helps produce molecules that keep
brain cells and the links between them active.
· Learn to meditate.
Meditation decreases stress and
helps you breathe efficiently.
Too much or too little oxygen in the
bloodstream can affect mental performance.The Internet, books and magazines
also offer useful information about new vitamins, herbal therapies and
activities that enhance the brain's performance.
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31/01/2017
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