Boost and Preserve Brain Power By Tina Lee Foster
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here are some key lifestyle aspects to keep in mind and to practice, while we age along with our brains. And this goes for people of ALL ages, from children learning new things in school, to older adults hopefully still learning valuable skills and lessons of life!! Engaging our mind helps develop different areas of our brain and strengthens it. What we eat, how much we exercise, sleep habits, stress levels and what/how we think, are all of definite importance if
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we are to help out this oh so vital complex organ- and even boost its power! 1. Diet: eliminating processed foods, ensuring proper digestion, and eating a natural whole foods diet while avoiding what you are negatively sensitive to. Add in extra antioxidants such as more raw colourful fruits and green vegetables, and nutritional addins like superfood powders daily. The more antioxidants the better, as these will combat those free
radicals that are constantly being produced in the body through natural processes, stress (physical or mental), toxins in the environment, etc. Oxidative stress leads to dis-ease anywhere in the body and the brain is particularly susceptible. Help it out! 2. Exercise: Keep moving! Aim for 30 minutes extra activity such as walking, hiking, biking, etc. most days. This will not only keep bones and joints strong and flexible, but also will enhance circulation throughout the body including your brain. Purposely exercising also requires brain
power, and thus gives your brain a little workout also. Exercise of course makes us feel great and benefits mental health! 3. Engagement: mind activities, and hobbies you enjoy. Stay connected with good people and participate in social activities. Also practice mindfulness, and positivity, which are excellent for our brains, health, and our life outlook. Sometimes what we need is to DIS-engage, meaning take a time out and chill. With an over-stimulating world and lifestyle, we need this daily- take a break from your activities
