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 The older I get the more I forget things. I want to keep my brain as alert and strong possible; and I figure all of you do too. I put together a short & sweet list of different things you can do to strengthen your brain. 

 Need more convincing???

 Benefits of Improving Brain Function

  • Brain exercises can make you smarter and better at what you do
  • Brain exercises affects many places within the nervous system
  • Mental stimulation improves brain function and protects against cognitive decline
  • The human brain is able to continually adapt and rewire itself, even during old age
  • Most age related losses in memory or motor skill is because of inactivity and a lack of mental exercise and stimulation...
Used it or Loose it 

Ways to Improve Brain Function 
Exercise 

  • During exercise nerve cells release proteins known as neurotrophin factors
  • Neurotrophin factors trigger many other chemicals in the brain which promotes neural health and benefits cognitive functions
  • Exercise increases blood flow to your brain
  • Exercise improves development and survival of neurons
  • Exercise decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases like strokes 



Coconut oil
Start slowly, gradually add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil into your daily diet 
  • Coconut oil aids weight loss, enhances complexion, and improves brain function
  • Coconut oil is indicated as both a preventive measure against degenerative neurological disease like Alzheimers 
  • Coconut oil contains about 66% MCTs
    • MCTs are transported directly from the intestinal tract to the liver, where they're likely to be directly burned off as fuel and raise the metabolic rate slightly," explains researcher Marie-Pierre St-Onge of Columbia University. That means less is available to be circulated throughout the body and deposited in fat tissues.
  • According to research by Dr Mary Newport proves that about 2 tbs (35ml or 7 level tsp) can supply you with the equivalent of 20 grams of MCT


Meditate
Try to meditate for just 5 minutes everyday
  • Meditation is defined as quiet, focused breathing exercise where the person practicing is able to achieve a state of mental calm
  • Memory function, attention span, and focus all benefits from meditation
  • A study proved that regular daily meditation can increase the size of parts of the cerebral cortex



Brain Games
Play Brain Games
  • The brain needs regular exercise to maintain strength and vitality
  • Common brain strengthening exercise are:
    • crossword puzzles
    • Sudoku
    • word and number games
    • brain game apps
    • Solving complicated math problems 
    • Solving math word problems
    • geometry problems keeps your brain healthy
    • Reading this post 
    • Reading any article, blog, newspaper
    • Mix things up in your daily routine
    • Brushing your teeth using your opposite hand
    • Walking different ways to work
    • Parking in different places at work 


Ingest Bacteria 
Ingest this brain stimulating bacteria by doing yard work, gardening, and taking a walk through the woods

  • Researchers at The Sage Colleges showed findings that certain types of bacteria commonly found in dirt, made mice smarter
  • Mice given Mycobacterium Vaccae performed batter in maze tests, showed fewer signs of anxiety and higher levels of serofonin in their fore-brain, the area that takes care of high order thinking
  • Bacteria promotes the growth of neurons 

That's all today friends
have a great day!

Blessings,
Mary 

References: 
www.howstuffworks.com
www.dailymail.co.uk
www.fi.edu/learn/brain/exercise.html
www.sitepronews.com
 


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Hi! My name is Mary. I'm a Northern California chick who lost over 100 pounds about 7 years ago. I feature weekly challenges, healthy recipes, fun DIY crafts and much much more. Thanks for stopping by...Lets evolve together.

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