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| Health Info
» Memory Enhancement |
DON’T
FORGET: FEED YOUR BRAIN!
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Although
the brain and nervous system
is somewhat protected from
factors which can invade
other body cells, its
segregation also makes it
prone to the build-up of
toxins and other harmful
agents. Because it contains
a significant amount of fat,
fat-soluble toxins like
heavy metals, and
environmental chemicals,
like DDT, can concentrate in
the brain.
Poor diet hampers the
functioning of the central
nervous system because it is
an extremely vital area that
has high metabolic
requirements. The brain uses
only the sugar, glucose, for
energy. Unlike other body
cells, it cannot use protein
or fat if sugar is
unavailable. Everyone has
felt the foggy feeling in
your head when your brain is
lacking sugar. And then,
after consuming a sugary
snack or drink, the
temporary increase in
alertness you feel.
Fats, amino acids and
vitamins must also be in
abundant supply for nervous
system functioning. The
brain and nerve sheaths are
made of fats that are
deficient in the standard
North American diet. This
results in compromised nerve
conduction and brain cell
communication. Amino acids
are obtained in the diet
from protein and make up
neurotransmitters.
Neurotransmitters are
nervous system hormones that
coordinate brain cell
functions. Several vitamins,
especially B vitamins, are
important for the production
of neurotransmitters and the
efficiency of nerve
transmissions.
WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP
WITH MEMORY ENHANCEMENT?
Undergo regular
detoxification, under the
guidance of a health
professional, to rid the
body of toxins. Drink 2L of
filtered water daily to help
to flush toxins from the
system. Essential fatty
acids stabilize the nerve
sheath. Flax, pumpkin and
sunflower seed oils should
be a daily addition to the
diet. Fish also contain
essential fatty acids but
are usually contaminated
with heavy metals. Saturated
fats from animal sources,
margarine and shortening
interfere with the use of
essential fatty acids and
should be avoided. Consume
foods that are high in
lecithin and B vitamins
including green, leafy
vegetables, nutritional
yeast and soy products. Eat
more fibre and protein, as
it helps to stabilize blood
sugar.
Memory lapses affect
everyone at some point in
time. They are frustrating
and can become worrisome if
one thinks that their memory
capacity is decreasing.
Although the brain and
nervous system is somewhat
protected from factors which
can invade other body cells,
its segregation also makes
it prone to the build-up of
toxins and other harmful
agents.
Fluctuating blood sugar is
not conducive to optimal
brain functioning and
memory.
Fats, amino acids and
vitamins must also be in
abundant supply for nervous
system functioning. The
brain and nerve sheaths are
made of fats that are
deficient in the standard
North American diet. This
results in compromised nerve
conduction and brain cell
communication, which can
compromise memory. Stress
and emotional upset impact
on memory by depleting
neurotransmitters and
leading to a build –up of
damaging agents called free
radicals. Free radicals have
been associated with the
degeneration of the brain. |
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