Three Ways to De-Fuzz Your Brain

It's no secret that as most people get older, their brain starts to
feel a bit fuzzy. Most doctors will tell you that it is an inevitable
part of aging, but in fact new research shows that it's not a done
deal! Being aware of the causes of memory loss and proactive on behalf
of your brain is the key to keeping yourself fit; mentally, physically
and emotionally.

There has been much research done recently on memory loss and how to
prevent and reverse it. What perhaps comes as a surprise to many people
is that most of the causes are lifestyle related. That's right - memory
loss isn't an illness of the brain, the brain is just the end-user. How
is that?

The three biggest lifestyle factors that have been found to effect
memory loss are poor nutrition, lack of physical exercise, and
uncontrolled stress. Over time, imbalances and inadequacies in each of
these three areas cause biochemical stressors that can manifest
themselves in the brain by creating an inflammatory state, reducing the
brain's ability to use glucose (it's primary source of energy), and
reducing blood flow and oxygen to the grey matter.

So what can you do? Below are three actions you can take starting today to help sharpen those fuzzy edges:

#1 Reduce your consumption of sugar! Identify one thing that you eat on
a regular basis that is high in sugar and replace it with something
else. For example, if you get a candy bar out of the vending machine for
your mid-afternoon pick me up, replace it with apple slices and nut
butter. When you have that one licked, rinse & repeat.

#2 Get up and move! Sitting is being called the "new smoking" in how
detrimental it is to your health. At least once an hour, take five
minutes to get up and stretch and do something aerobic like running in
place or arm circles. If you want to step it up, use some light
weights. Even if you already work out, standing up and moving
periodically throughout the day is important.

#3 Take some Zen time ~ Taking the time for stress-reduction activity
has been highly undervalued in our society. To many it seems like
either an indulgence or a waste of time. Yet study after study has
found that activities like meditation, mindful breathing, and (yes)
coloring have a positive effect on productivity, relationships, sleep,
and overall quality of life. So pick one of the above, find a quiet
place, and try it for 20 minutes a day. Another possibility - gratitude
journaling. Every morning and evening, write down three things you are
grateful for. Yep, there is science behind this.

Think there must be more to it? Well, your right! To take a deeper
dive into this valuable information and get more tips on how to maintain
your brain, join certified health coach Myra Oney and certified life coach Elizabeth Brown
for a free presentation "Upping Your Brain Game".

Saturday, January 13, 2018

2:00PM-3:00PM

130B Grand Street (offices off the parking lot behind Croton Pediatrics)

Croton on Hudson, NY 10520

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Myra graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and is certified by the American Association for Drugless Practitioners. She is also a Reiki Master Teacher certified by the International Association for Reiki Professionals. She volunteers with Sharp Again Naturally, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to educating the public and medical community on the causes of dementia and memory loss, and holistic ways to prevent and reverse it. She sees private clients in her office in Croton on Hudson, NY www.myraoneyhealthcoaching.com