Sunday, November 2, 2008

7 steps to a healthy brain

I came across this book '7 steps to a healthy brain' when I was doing some read up on neurology. I was thinking about taking care of brain on the similar lines how we do gym/jog for other parts of body. I am collecting the related material on this subject.I will be keep posting once I have useful information.
For time being this is the 90 second edition of this book
7 Steps to a Healthy Brain - 90 Second Edition
Step 1 – Healthy Brain Nutrition
- It is vitally important to consume anti-oxidants daily; for example, you should have a cup of berries everyday.
- Whether you are at your appropriate weight or need to lose weight, the Healthy Brain Diet will guide you through a straight-forward approach on how to choose the proper foods to keep your brain and body healthy.

Step 2 – Healthy Brain Supplements
- It is important as part of your daily routine to take appropriate high quality supplements consisting of a multi-vitamin, and when appropriate, omega-3 purified fish oil.
- Should you be suffering from a chronic neurological condition, further supplementation may be necessary; suggestions are reviewed in depth.

Step 3 – Stress Management
- Learn to manage stress or stress will manage you.
- For most people, learning to take a few deep breaths is a simple and effective management tool.
- Multiple different approaches are provided to address the management of stress.
Step 4 – Good Sleep Habits
- Sleep is not an option, it is a necessity.
- Sleep also affects your weight; understanding this relationship is important in managing both your weight and your general health. This relationship is fully explored.
- Suggestions you can implement immediately are given so that you may obtain the appropriate 7-8 hours of sleep nightly.

Step 5 – Exercise Your Brain
- Challenge yourself with crossword puzzles and Sudoku is a great way to keep your mind active.
- To slow down the aging process, start challenging new activities such as playing an instrument, learning a new language, or taking a course at a local school.

Step 6 – Exercise Your Body
- Your exercise program should include a proper stretching routine, both before and after exercising.
- Exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Dementia and to reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.

Step 7 – Timely Medical Evaluations
- Establish yourself with a primary allied healthcare professional that you can grow old with.
- It is important to seek help early for any medical situation.

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