http://www.ihealthtube.com Dr. Gary Kohls fills us in on nutrients to take to improve memory, especially as we age to avoid cognitive decline.
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Have you started hearing about the Raw Food Diet? It’s gaining popularity and buzz, not just as a diet to lose weight, but a diet for a long and healthy life. We eat so much in the way of processed food that we don’t even stop to think about what we’re putting into our bodies, and how far we’ve come nutritionally from our ancestral, agrarian roots.
A raw food diet means consuming food in its natural, unprocessed form. There are several common-sense rationales for why this is a good idea. Processing and cooking food can take so much of the basic nutritional value away. Think of some of the conventional wisdom you’ve heard about for years, such as: If you cook pasta just to the al dente (or medium) stage, it will have more calories, yes, but it will have more the nutritional value in it than if you cooked it to a well-done stage. Or you probably remember hearing not to peel carrots or potatoes too deeply, because most of the nutrients and values are just under the surface.
The raw food diet means eating unprocessed, uncooked, organic, whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, dried fruits, seaweeds, etc. It means a diet that is at least 75% uncooked! Cooking takes out flavor and nutrition from vegetables and fruits. A raw food diet means eating more the way our ancient ancestors did. Our healthier, more fit ancestors. They cooked very little, and certainly didn’t cook or process fruits and vegetables. They ate them RAW. Their water wasn’t from a tap; it was natural, spring water. Maybe they drank some coconut milk on occasion.
Doesn’t it just make sense that this is how our bodies were meant to eat? It’s a way of eating that’s in harmony with the planet and in harmony with our own metabolisms. Our bodies were meant to work, and need to work to be efficient. That means exercise, certainly, but it also means eating natural, raw foods that require more energy to digest them.
Why The Raw Food Diet
Because cooking takes so many nutrients and vitamins OUT of food, you automatically start feeding your body what it needs when you stop cooking food and start eating uncooked, nutrient-rich foods. A raw carrot has exponentially more nutrition than a cooked carrot.
Cooking also alters the chemistry of foods, often making them harder to digest. Why do we have so many digestive problems in this country? Because we’re putting foods into our bodies in a form that we weren’t designed to absorb. High fiber, high water content fresh produce abolishes constipation of the bowels, cells and circulatory system. Obstructions are cleared and blood flow increases to each and every cell in the body. Enhanced blood flow is significant for two reasons: as mentioned above, blood delivers nutrients and oxygen to living cells, and carries away their toxic metabolites.
Obesity is endemic in this country. The diet industry is more profitable than the oil companies. Why? Because the way we eat and prepare our food practically guarantees that we’ll overeat. Psychologists tell us that we overeat because our souls are hungry. But in reality, our bodies are hungry, even though we may feel full. When you start giving your body the nutrients it craves, overeating will cease.
Eating raw foods is a boost to your metabolism as well. It takes a little more energy to digest raw foods, but it’s a healthy process. Rather than spending energy to rid itself of toxins produced by cooking food, the body uses its energy to feed every cell, sending vitamins, fluids, enzymes and oxygen to make your body the efficient machine it was intended to be.
You’ll naturally stop overeating, because your body and brain will no longer be starving for the nutrients they need. A starving brain will trigger the thoughts that make you overeat. The brain and the rest of your body don’t need quantity; they need quality.
Gaetane Ross
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/the-raw-food-diet-what-is-it-107496.html
Eating right helps keep the muscles and organs healthy and strong, and it follows that eating nutritiously also keeps the brain healthy and the memory clear. Other than a well-balanced diet, natural remedies that help boost memory are also gaining popularity.
Some studies suggest that lower levels of some of the B vitamins may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, so it seems a good idea to take Vitamin B supplement to counter the progress of memory loss and the potential onset of this disease.
Gingko biloba extract which helps with the flow of blood throughout the body, appears to have a positive affect on memory function as it also improves the flow of blood to the brain. The improved flow of blood to the brain brings with it more oxygen and should thus help improve memory.
Ginseng is an herb that helps energize and revitalize the body, so it stands to reason that it should also positively affect the brain and thus the memory.
Another supplement that also helps improve memory is rosemary, which helps stimulate the brain and thus the memory too.
Foods rich in antioxidants contribute to the overall health of your body, and also appear to work in helping memory functions. Thus it is beneficial to include antioxidant-rich food as part of the daily diet, including nuts, berries, carrots and especially green tea. Green tea is an excellent source of antioxidant, and along with black tea, appears to greatly boost a person’s ability to remember.
Another food product that helps improve memory function is soy. Soy products such as tofu and soymilk offer many health benefits to the body and of course to the brain. With this positive impact on memory, soy should be a regular part of a healthy diet.
As oil is usually used in cooking it makes sense to use oil that can help boost the memory and to include it as part of everyday cooking. One of the healthiest oil to use is olive oil, and if it is regularly used when cooking or as part of the salad dressing it should really help your brain and memory too.
Many people need a morning jolt of coffee in order to focus. The caffeine found in the coffee is a stimulant and not only does it stimulate our bodies it also stimulates our minds as well, giving the brain the extra boost needed to help the memory retain information.
For people who are concerned with the first signs of memory loss due to age or stress, following a balanced diet and taking natural supplements is a positive step towards improving the memory, and has fewer side effects than medications. It is a right step towards a sharper memory and a more confident you.
Susan Jan
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/9-natural-remedies-to-improve-your-memory-55180.html
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Acetyl-L-Carnitine is said to be an amino acid derived included in the bio-chemical mixture of acetylcholine. It is one of the most significant neutron-transmitter without which a person is not able to memorize or learn anything. It even helps to provide enough nutrition to your brain function memory in order to make you survive the ravages of aging and time. In other words, Acetyl-L-Carnitine can be defined as one of the necessary amino acid supplements to human life. When this chemical compound is added to other supplements it provides synergistic effects which show signs of fighting some of the oxidative alterations in human body which causes aging
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Recent researches show that certain foods like nuts and seeds, can boost your self-esteem and stabilize your mood. Whether you believe it or not, if you consume large quantities of any kind of nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts etc) and seeds (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds etc) you will experience mood balance and you will start thinking clearer and be happier.
Many modern scientists use the term “Brain Food” for nuts and seeds and other related food. It is not a coincidence that nuts look like our brains. For example a walnut’s hard shell looks like our skull. Inside the walnut, the thin layer that connects the two halves of the nut looks like our brain membrane. And the two parts of the nut represent the two hemisphere of our brain.
Is it a coincidence that a food, shaped like a human brain, is considered a “Brain Food” and is proven to help your brain work more effectively while stabilizing your mood?
Here’s another fact. Most nuts are made up of at least 20% protein and contain omega-6 fatty acids, large quantities of vitamin E and B6. These powerful ingredients contained in nuts and seeds could boost your mood in a way similar to famous chemical antidepressants. There are hundreds of reports about the antidepressant effects of nuts.
Is it possible to defeat the not-so-serious conditions like mild depression, anxiety and stress by consuming certain types of nuts, without using any kind of chemical drugs? Its a great idea to eat nuts when you feel moody or you feel you are in a bad shape. It would be better to make those “Brain Foods” an important part of your diet. But when it comes to severe mental disorders (severe depression, panic attacks) you cannot simply rely on nuts and seeds to overcome the problem.
What nuts and seeds do is to enhance and empower the way your nervous system work, balancing your mood. Although nuts are excellent natural antidepressants and have no side effects, nutrition alone cannot be a substitute for the care of a trained professional doctor. Treating serious health conditions should involve the care of medical specialists.
Now, some historical information on these “Brain Foods”.
Isn’t true that nuts and seeds were an essential and elegant part of our ancestors’ diets? That goes for all ancient civilizations across the globe. Is this a coincidence? Years of research have shown that 70% of our ancestors’ diets were fruits, vegetables, nuts and selected seeds. Diets based on these “Brain Foods” were considered to improve mental abilities and lower the risk of infections/disease.
Start today. Understand that nuts and seeds empower your brain and your body and boost your mood and energy levels. Make those “rich” foods an important part of your diet.
Maria Markella
http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/training-your-brain-for-success-can-some-foods-make-you-smarter-112742.html
“Where did I leave my keys?” “What did I come in here for?” “Your glasses are on top of your head!”
Sound at all familiar?
Scientists and medical professionals say that as we age, our ability and capacity to remember things slowly declines. The speed at which we learn new things slows down as well.
If you’re near or beyond the age of 50, you’ve probably experienced these small lapses a little more frequently. Don’t worry. Recent research shows there are simple ways to enhance your memory and prevent age-related memory loss.
You may be thinking, “Who’s got the time to play complicated games or listen to the latest memory guru?” The fact is that most of the following tips are small, common sense adjustments to your daily routine. Nothing earth shattering, but potentially life-changing.
1. Get enough sleep. Research conducted at the University of Pennsylvania concluded that missing just a few hours of sleep at night results in impaired memory and reaction times. Get at least 6 hours of sleep a night to keep your memory sharp.
2. Eat well to be well. We’ve heard that eating more fruits and vegetables takes care of all sorts of things ailing us. Now you can add keeping your brain healthy to that list too. Health professionals say diets containing high amounts of nutrient-rich foods such as whole grains, vegetables and fruits act to combat illnesses related to memory loss. Also, adding foods rich in omega-3 fats, such as fish, will help to keep bad cholesterol levels down, enhancing brain function.
3. Take your vitamins. Nutritional supplements are important if you’re not getting enough nutrients from your diet. If you can’t stand the idea of eating more fish, get your omega-3 fats in capsule form. According to research recently conducted by The National Research Council in Milan, Italy, the antioxidants in Vitamins C and E may protect against some forms of memory loss.
4. Exercise frequently and vigorously. Exercise doesn’t have to mean anything more complicated than a brisk daily walk. A study carried out at the Salk Institute indicated that adding more exercise to your routine can make learning easier, as well as improving your memory. An active body keeps the brain active too.
5. Reduce stress. Stretching, physical activity, and relaxation exercises are great for reducing stress. The body releases cortisol when it’s under stress. Cortisol shrinks brain memory centers, which in turn impairs memory function. A walk around the block and a few deep breaths can help keep your memory sharp.
6. Limit or eliminate alcohol, drugs, and smoking. Since memory loss can be a direct result of these substances, limiting them can improve memory. Many drugs, including both over-the-counter and prescription medications such as sleeping pills, antidepressants, allergy medications, and painkillers, can reduce memory function. Illnesses related to smoking are also associated with memory loss. The good news is: memory improves when you stop using these substances. Check with your doctor.
7. Keep your brain active and stimulated. Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York suggest playing brain-stimulating games like cards or board games to reduce memory loss. Read, learn a language, dance, do crossword puzzles, or even take a class. Don’t let your brain get lazy. Just as you exercise your body, so must you exercise your brain.
8. Get organized. Always keep the things you use daily, like your keys and glasses, in the same place. Make lists of things you need to do or remember and keep that list with you. A small calendar or even a notebook can help you stay organized.
9. Visualize, verbalize, and believe you can remember things. One important tip is to simply pay attention. Watch yourself put your keys down, tell yourself where you are putting them, and then reinforce it by believing you will remember where they are. Actively paying attention and being present is simple and timesaving.
10. Make sure you’re healthy. Many illnesses and infections can weaken your memory, including depression, thyroid disease, diabetes, and meningitis.
This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to boosting your memory. Declining memory doesn’t have to be part of the aging process. Simply taking care of your body, instituting a few lifestyle changes, and paying attention can work wonders.
Kevin Sinclair
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/10-tips-for-a-magnificent-memory-96464.html
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Mark Underwood talks about the 5 essential tips for better memory. Mark Underwood, a neuroscience researcher from Quincy Bioscience discusses some helpful tips to keep your memory sharp and prevent memory loss. Prevagen is a memory loss supplement designed to protect brain cells.
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