Improving your
brain function
Being healthy is not just about physical health. It’s
not just about doing exercise, eating healthy and drinking enough water. You
also need to look after your brain function if you want to be an active elderly
adult.
Monitoring brain function pretty much can only be done
by checking out how good we feel. Unfortunately this is not a good way to
monitor things as there are a lot of factors that contribute to you feeling
good or bad. Sometimes when you feel a bit off colour and foggy in the head
your brain may just need a bit of a boost.
Improving your brain function is not as hard as you may
think, all we need is a little help and this can be as simple as taking
adaptogens. These are herbs or fungi that not only help boost brain function
but can help your body adapt to stress, both physical and mental. They help to
support your body, regulate your hormones as well as giving your immune system
a boost.
Adding these herbs to your morning smoothie is a great
way to add adaptogens to your diet. These herbs can help with focusing,
productivity, and memory.
Herbs to ask your naturopath about
Turmeric
is also known as Curcumin. It’s a great herb that has many health benefits some
of which are anti-inflammatory. Research shows that it can be beneficial to
Alzheimer’s sufferers or people who have suffered from a stroke. Turmeric can
also help if you are suffering from mild depression as it has shown to have
anti-depressant properties.
A powdered root called Ashwagandha can help increase brain function also as it helps
improve memory and reduces brain fog. It has been shown to help with message
transmitting from the body to the brain and vice versa.
Maca
can help balance hormones, stimulate neural activity and help balance mood
swings when taken regularly. Maca also helps with depression and anxiety. This
wonderful herb contains antioxidants and AcHE inhibitory properties which help
stop neurotransmitters from breaking down. That means it could be beneficial to
people suffering with neurodegenerative diseases.
Rhodiola
rosea is another herb great for reducing stress while
increasing mental energy, focus, and fortitude by making neurons more sensitive
to dopamine and serotonin. It also has antidepressant, anti-inflammatory,
and neuroprotective properties and can be a great natural way to treat those
with neurodegenerative diseases.
Siberian
Ginseng is another herb which helps to improve memory and
speed up the processes in the brain making it easier to learn faster and absorb
information so this is a good herb to take while studying.
All these herbs are great for improving brain function
but when taking adaptogens it is important to consult a professional as these
herbs can be powerful and may affect some conditions and medications such as
birth control pills, diabetes medication and antidepressant medication. So
never go and just buy herbs or supplements off the shelf without checking with
your naturopath as they are the trained expert in this field.
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