The Millwater Mag, November 2015

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Is your brain feeling the strain? Your brain is an organ that can become overloaded like any other. Pressures from work, lifestyle, eating habits, stress and environmental influences all affect brain health. Toxins can build up in the brain; just as in any other part of your body. Keeping your alcohol consumption in check is also key, since alcohol kills brain cells. Let’s face it, without a fully functioning brain, you can be in a bit of strife – yet many of us don’t take good care of our personal on-board computer.

so does the brain. You probably already know that a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and oils and lean protein will provide lots of health benefits, but such a diet can also improve memory.

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polyphenols; powerful antioxidants that protect against free radicals that can damage brain cells and may even enhance memory and mental alertness and can also slow brain-ageing. Drink pure, clean water. Water gives the brain the electrical energy for all brain functions, including thought and memory processes. Studies have shown that if you are only 1 percent dehydrated, you will likely have a 5 percent decrease in cognitive function.

Supplements worthy of mention: Omega-3 DHA, Gingko, Resveratrol, Turmeric, Huperzine, Vitamins D; E; Oil the cogs. Omega-3 fatty acids from B12, Ginseng, Phosphatidylserine, fish, flaxseed, coconut, olive and hemp also combination supplements for oils, plus nuts and seeds, are particularly brain and memory enhancement. beneficial for brain health. All available at HEALTH BY LOGIC, 20 SilEat more fruit and vegetables. Colour- verdale Street, Silverdale Village. ful fruits and vegetables are particularly good antioxidant ‘superfood’ sources that protect your brain cells from damage.

No matter what your gender, age or circumstances, it is important to preserve and enhance your grey matter – and there are lots of things you can do to improve your memory and mental performance. Just as the body needs fuel, Drink green tea. Green tea contains

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