February 2010

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If you have a job, which you most likely do since you have access to a computer to read this, you are quite likely required to think. What you eat and drink during the day has a direct impact on your work or school performance. It is important to have a healthy diet to keep your brain working; it is also possible to feed your brain the best foods to further increase its activity and improve its performance. Below is a list of the best foods for brain health that can help you improve your memory and boost brain power.

Eat Fish – The Ultimate Brain-Powering Food

Is this why people stereotype Asian people as smart? Maybe. Fish have choline and omega-3 fatty acids. Both improve your brain’s activities. A test was done on baby rats by giving them a dose of choline. When given to young rats, the results were lifelong memory enhancement. In a human experiment, pregnant women were given cod liver oil or corn oil throughout their pregnancies. Because of the omega-3 fatty acids (which were in the cod liver oil but not the corn oil), the children given the cod liver oil had a considerably higher IQ score at the age of four and this makes the fish the best brain-powering food.

Stop with The Carbs & Eat Fruits

Although you do need carbohydrates daily, people are getting more than enough already. When we eat too many carbs our bodies will shut down and we will become tired. This makes it difficult to concentrate. Fruits and vegetables are a better option than bread and pasta.

Add Foods That Boost Brain Power In Your breakfast

How can your brain function without food? Can you imagine yourself turning on a flashlight that doesn’t have batteries in it? It will not work because it has no power source. Food is your batteries and that’s why breakfast is under the category of foods that boost brain power. Try and get at least 3 food groups into your breakfast. An ideal breakfast for the brain would be granola cereal, yogurt, and an apple.

Avoid Too Much Caffeine

Do you need caffeine to stay awake? Don’t become addicted. Caffeine can help your brain function more quickly and efficiently, but you should not need to rely on caffeine daily. Once you have become addicted to caffeine, your brain will function less than normal until you have had your caffeine intake. This is unhealthy.

Thinking requires quite a specific diet. Eating lots of protein, as well as drinking lots and lots of water, and filling up on fiber will guarantee you a more efficient brain.

List of Brain Foods for Everyone

Brain foods provide your brain with energy, vitamins, and minerals. They promote healthy brain cells which may be beneficial in reducing the risk of developing serious illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. Here is a short list of brain foods that everyone can enjoy:

Green, Leafy Vegetables
Fish
Tea and Coffee
Berries
Turmeric
Walnuts
Broccoli
Pumpkin Seeds
Dark Chocolate
Nuts
Oranges
Eggs
Green Tea
Avocados
Beets
Bone Broth
Celery
Coconut Oil
Egg Yolks
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Rosemary and other herbs

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1. If you don’t wait 30 minutes before you swim after you eat, you will get stomach cramps and drown

False! I truly believed this when I was a child. The only time I ever swam immediately after I ate, I had an unfortunate accident and was convinced it was because of this myth. For some reason, parents were under the impression that because your blood moves to the stomach to help digest food, there will not be enough blood to circulate through your arms and legs to keep them working properly. In truth, we have enough blood to keep all of our parts functioning just fine after we eat. This myth was probably created to allow parents to rest after eating before having to be on the watch over their children at a pool without lifeguards.

2. If you swallow your gum, it will take 7 years to digest

False! Perhaps our moms got confused somewhere down the line when the gum packages read “indigestible”. Indigestible means that the components of gum can’t be broken down by your stomach acids. The same thing that happens to corn happens to your gum – you will find it intact upon exiting the body.

3. Don’t crack your knuckles – it will give you arthritis

False! For those who are avid knucklecrackers, this is good news. According to research, there has been no solid proof that there is a link between cracking your knuckles and developing arthritis. It is believed that when the bones are pulled apart, they release a gas bubble and break the adhesive seal in the joints and many people thought that this can inflame the joints and cause arthritis. The truth is that although many people in the US partake in frequent knuckle cracking, it probably isn’t the healthier habit out there. Cracking your knuckles can decrease your grip strength and weaken the fingers.

4. Having candy before bedtime will give you nightmares

True! Studies have found that going to bed on a full stomach can increase brain stimulation, therefore triggering nightmares. Apparently unhealthy foods create even scarier nightmares. A study conducted in 2000 found that after feeding ice cream, sandwiches, and candy bars to participants 30 minutes before going to bed, seven of the participants had nightmares while sleeping. The next night, the nightmares dramatically diminished for four of the participants. This may have been a way for your parents to scam you out of dessert though – sleeping on a full stomach (no matter the sugar content) can have the same effect.

5. Coffee will stunt your growth

False! I actually believed this up until the time I met someone who is 6 foot 1 and apparently started drinking coffee when he was a toddler. Research proves that height can only be affected by genetics – no matter how much coffee you drink or don’t drink, your height is predetermined. The reason the myth was created was probably another way to keep kids under control – the caffeine in coffee is a very strong stimulant. In adults, coffee can actually be a good thing for your body – there are recent studies that have found a link between coffee and diabetes prevention.

6. Going outside with wet hair or without a jacket will make you sick

False! This is more to keep you feeling comfortable outside than anything. The only thing that can make us sick is exposure to a virus. By inhaling airborne viruses released by the cough or sneeze of a sick person is the most common way to catch a cold. Its more likely that you will get sick indoors where viral particles are trapped than outside.

Last winter, actress Natasha Richardson was admitted after complaining of a headache. Earlier that day she was skiing on a beginner hill and took a fall without wearing a helmet. She claimed she felt fine and joked about the fall with her ski instructor, and carried on with her day. An ambulance that could have saved her life was turned away. Richardson said she felt fine and didn’t think anything of the head trauma, ignoring a dangerous health sign that caused her death. Seemingly mild symptoms can be more dangerous than we think – so a little knowledge about health signs could one day save your life.

1. Splitting headaches – We all get headaches every now and then, but if you ever experience a headache more painful than any other headache you’ve had before, make sure you go to the doctor. It could be a sinus headache if you have a cold, but it could also be a brain tumor or a hemorrhage. If you aren’t completely sure what causes the pain, have it checked out. Painful headaches are also a symptom of brain bleeding and could be signs of an aneurysm. If you also are unable to move your neck, you may have meningitis and require immediate antibiotics to prevent damage.

2. Pins and needles sensation in the feet or legs – Nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes, and 1/4 of those are not diagnosed. High blood sugar levels could damage your nervous system (causing pins and needles) and result in diabetes and deadly complications if not diagnosed. This is the first sign of diabetes for many people.

3. Stomach pain – If you have intense pain in your stomach and still have your appendix, head to the ER right away. An appendix could rupture within 48 to 72 hours after symptoms start. A ruptured appendix can cause an infection that can be life-threatening.

4. Calf pain – A blood clot that occurs deep down in the calf vein is called thrombosis. Affecting 2 million Americans a year, deep vein thrombosis can be life-threatening. A piece of the clot can break loose and cause a clot in the lungs. Cancer, obesity, immobility due to bed rest or long-distance travel, pregnancy, and advanced age are risk factors.

5. Chest pain – Chest pain is the most important health symptom that shouldn’t be ignored. Discomfort in the chest (such as pressure) is the first sign of a heart attack. Don’t wait for the feeling of pain before you call a doctor – if it feels like an elephant is sitting on your chest, have someone call 911 immediately.

6. Shortness of breath – If you feel short of breath after running after the bus or taking the stairs, it’s nothing to be worried about. If you are experiencing shortness of breath while sitting down, however, it is a sign of heart failure. It could also be asthma, anxiety, or a blood clot in the lungs.

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