Ways for a Healthy Brain
The second week of March is Brain Awareness
Week. This is a perfect time to explore ways to keep your noggin working and
healthy. Below are easy, simple ways to keep your brain in good shape.
A healthy diet is a healthy mind
There are many reasons to keep a healthy
lifestyle and feed your body with foods that make you feel and perform your
best. Diets that are low in saturated fats and cholesterol and higher in
omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to promote brain health and protect brain
cells. Taking a fish oil supplement with DHA or eating fish such as salmon can
help improve brain development at any age. DHA, a type of omega-3, may also
help prevent certain neurological disorders. Vitamin E and lutein can also help
brain health. Incorporate leafy greens such as spinach and kale into your lunch
or dinners.
Keep your brain stimulated
At any age, brain exercises are a great thing to
get into the habit of. Keeping your brain stimulated can help retain your
memory as you get older as well as your capability to learn new skills. The
brain is never done learning. Exercises like reading, crosswords, number
problems and games like sudoku can help keep your brain stay active and
working. If you find yourself experiencing chronic stress, practice daily
meditation for as little as five minutes a day to help reduce inflammation and
support immune health, which are both controlled by the same area of the brain.
Socialize
Keeping in touch with friends and family and
continuously working on building relationships helps your emotional state as
well as your physical health. Surround yourself with people who challenge you,
understand you and keep a positive tone. Join organizations or clubs you are
interested in and make new connections. Feeling connected to others is always
important for your mental wellbeing.
Quit the bad habits
If you smoke, now is never a better time to
quit. Consuming an excess in substances such as alcohol, cigarettes and other
drugs can lower cognitive processes and decrease overall functioning and
health.
Acupuncture
In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is believed
that the spleen, kidney and heart organs all impact mental capacity and brain
activity. These organs influence memory, concentration and recall. When one of
these organs is experiencing deficiency or an imbalance, our brain can not
function to its fullest. Acupuncture addresses the organs with specific points
on the body to return the body back to balance and health.
Bishara Wilson, L.Ac., MSTOM, C.SMA
New York Sports Acupuncture
(888) 375-5444
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