No matter what stage of life you may find yourself in, tending to the brain will prove highly beneficial—all 100 billion neurons of it! This vital conglomerate of nerve cells takes up a mere pinch of body weight (two percent), uses 25 percent of the body’s total oxygen and is responsible for regulating every organ and tissue in the body. Sad thing is, with such responsibilities, brain–related disorders on the rise. So, what can we do to support healthy brain matter and be wise like a Brainiac?—which, by the way, defined as “an exceptionally intelligent person.”
You are what you eat—and this is most clearly reflected by the brain. Most people relate food with physique—“ a moment on your lips, a lifetime on your hips,” but really we need to consider that old television commercial where an egg is violently fried and the narration explains, “this is your brain on drugs.” (Yikes.) So, maybe we could combine the two and come up with: what you put on your tongue, will make you either smart or dumb. (That was off the top of my head, folks!) Getting back to the point, good nutrition is very much related to optimal brain functionality. Also to be noted, food choices made by mothers during pregnancy, lactation and early childhood particularly play a role in a child’s mental development—and yet it also stands on it own: good solid nutrition can improve brain function and reduce risk of brain disorders. This way, if you mother didn’t know any better, you now do.
A serious Brainiac would typically eat plenty of good-for-you fats, high quality protein with vast stores of amino acids and stay plenty hydrated by drinking consistent amounts of water daily. Why? Because (a) the brain is made up of about 70 percent water and quickly succumbs to dehydration, (b) more than half of the “dry” weight of the brain is composed of fat, so it would make sense to feed on what you need on, and (c) amino acids supply the fuel for neurotransmitters to function properly. Protein is especially effective for starting the day right and should be included in everyone’s breakfast. Not only will it increase mental alertness, it will help stabilize blood sugar.
Proper supplementation to offer support would include Fish Oil with DHA to get the omega-3 fatty acids (along with adding cold-water fish into the diet such as anchovies, halibut, mackerel, herring, trout, tuna, and salmon), Flax Seed Oil, NSP’s Super Omega-3 or Super Algae, along with Nutri-Calm, also by NSP, for supplying the much needed B vitamins—and which may lower risks for Alzheimer’s, dementia and cardiovascular disease.
Foundational to any plan is to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables (organic when possible) –five to nine servings daily. Not only do they offer rich nutrients, but they help combat oxidative stress and inflammation, which can harm the brain. Studies show these to be two huge factors that excite the aging process. So upping your anti-oxidant quotient via fruits and vegetables or concentrates with high ORAC values (like Thai-Go drink) are excellent lifestyle factors to adopt.
Foods that a Brainiac is just way too smart to eat include the bad fats—anything hydrogenated, deep-fried or highly processed. These are not only the wrong fuel, but cause damage as well. (Two strikes. OUT!) Of course, Brainiacs are probably busy getting some fresh air and exercising to even be tempted by such things—should they hypothetically suffer from mild dehydration and fall prey to bad fat food items. Circulation is another important aspect to brain health and exercising regularly keeps circulation in check–and gets blood to the brain!
Herbs that can help boost circulation to the brain are Ginkgo biloba and Gotu Kola. NSP also combines the two (Ginkgo/Gotu Kola with Bacopa) and offers Mega-Chel, a high-octane combination of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants formulated to aid the body in stripping plaque from artery walls and removing heavy metals.
If there are more specific concerns regarding brain health—such as ADHD, brain fog, anxiety, depression, confusion, nervousness, absent-mindedness, etc. please let the staff at Nature’s Remedy assist you. That’s another point about being a Brainiac—you’re smart enough to ask for help when you need it!
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