Did you know that your brain starts
to deteriorate 30 to 50 years before you have any symptoms?
Losing your memory or developing brain fog in your 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, or even
80s is not normal—it’s a sign of trouble. By adopting these brain healthy
strategies, you can outsmart your genes, put the brakes on aging, and even
reverse the aging process so that you look and feel younger in a short period
of time!
1. Drink water. Your
brain is 80% water, so anything that dehydrates it (such as too much caffeine
or alcohol) should be avoided. How much water should you drink? ½ your body
weight in ounces is best. Example: if you weigh 150 pounds, drink 75 ounces of
water each day.
3. Move your body! Studies show
that exercise will
help prevent Alzheimer’s and
boost your energy, mood, metabolism, and the ability to create new brain cells.
Exercise truly is the closest thing to a happiness pill that you will ever
find!
6. Eat breakfast and keep your blood
sugar balanced so that you can make great decisions about how to care for your
brain and body. Try this Groovy Smoothie!
7. Maintain a healthy weight.
Studies show that as your weight goes up, the size and function of your brain
goes down. Don’t know your BMI? Use this calculator.
8. Free yourself from toxins:
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Limited alcohol: no more than 2-4
glasses a week.
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If you smoke, quit!
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Eat lots of antioxidants and super-nutrient
foods to gain protection from
brain-damaging free radicals.
9. Become a lifelong learner. In
a way, your brain is like a muscle—the more you use it, the stronger it gets!
10. Practice effective
stress/anxiety management techniques, such as meditation, ANT therapy and online brain games that
are designed to boost emotional control and stress resilience.
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Take a multiple vitamin/mineral
supplement
12. Learn about the health of your
brain and continuously strive to improve it.
