DO YOU FORGET THINGS?

Have you ever entered a room and forgot why you came into the room? Well don’t worry so much it’s not just you. I used to be a victim too until I enlightened myself. The notion that forgetfulness goes along with aging has made people allow their brain to function below capacity. First, that notion is wrong. The information we want is present but because the brain shrinks as we age it becomes more difficult to assess information.

Stress, poor sleep, lack of exercise and sugar can cause brain shrinkage and degeneration. Research showed that make up sleep during the weekends does not replace the minimum 6-7 hours daily sleep. When we sleep the brain remove toxins and cleans up. A research showed that people that exercise often have a lesser shrunk brain that those that don’t. Sugar was believed to be the best energy source for the brain but Dr Mercola says ketone is better which also aids the brain to regenerate.

For an optimal brain function:

·         Add vegetables to your diet with sea animals especially smoked fish.

·         Eat fruits that are in season, especially in your local area, they contain less or no pesticide too.

·         Coconut oil and omega-3 fat are wonderful food for the brain

·         Keep the mind challenged constantly. Learn something new, it could be a new language, musical instrument, sport etc. Try a new post graduate program, play chess, Sudoku, scrabble etc. Personally I have noticed that academicians tend to have longer life span and sharper minds than average government employee. So don’t get lazy, write a book, compile your poems, push yourself a little more and you will realise how much less you will forget things. It’s not all boring there certain games and applications that help your brain too e.g. Luminosity, Brain Trainer Special, Cognifit Brain Fitness, Happify, Personal Zen, Fit Brain Trainer, Eidetic etc