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called ‘Yizhiren’ (bitter caramon) that
has a very good function of benefitting
memory. Walnut is a good for food
therapy of memory loss. Acupuncture
on ‘Si Shen Chong’ the Four Alert
Spirit, Four Mind Hearing, acupuncture
points also can benefit the memory.
A good Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) practitioner can tailor an
integrated plan of herbs, exercise, and
acupuncture to best fit your individual
needs.
Dr Tiejun Tang has over 30 years of
clinical experience​, authored several
papers and books, and is Clinical
Tutor & Senior Lecturer at Middlesex
University, UK. He is Fellow of
ATCM (The Association of Traditional
Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture,
UK) and practices in Central London.
For online consultation mail him on
knowhowacupuncture@hotmail.co.uk or
call Tel: 0751 600 8921. Visit his blog
http://chinesemedicinesalon.blogspot.uk
Francine White says: In the past
it was believed that brain function
peaked in early adulthood and then
declined leading to brain fog and
memory issues. Now we know that
lifestyle can actually play a significant
role in cognitive decline. Exposure to
toxins, stress, lack of sleep, poor diet
and such actually slows the functioning
of the brain. This means that a healthy
lifestyle and diet can support your
brain and even help it grow new cells.
In fact, if you give your body the right
nutrients and conditions your brain’s
memory centre or ‘hippocampus’ is
actually constantly able to regenerate
throughout your life! What you eat
and don’t eat is vital to your memory.
Antioxidant-rich fresh vegetables
especially greens like broccoli, kale,
Romaine lettuce and spinach are key
to protecting your brain. Healthy fats
such as avocado, oily fish, extra virgin
olive oil, virgin coconut oil, walnuts
and flax and chia seeds must be eaten
to boost your memory. B vitamins
found in leafy greens, eggs and fish
have been shown to help prevent
cognitive impairment and choline in
eggs is another nutrient important for
brain development. If it’s not possible
to get a daily dose of sunshine take
a daily dose of vitamin D3. Avoid
inflammation-producing sugar and
grain carbohydrates as well as refined
vegetable fats that all wreak havoc on
brain health.
Francine White is a Nutritionist and
writes for Yourwellness Magazine
Jasmin Waldmann says:
Congratulations for the hard work
you put in to conquer depression. It’s
not an easy path. To boost memory
put your brain to work. If you don’t
use it, you’ll lose it. Play games
like Sudoku and other such games,
memorise phone numbers and dial
them instead of going to the contact
list, remembering people names and
recalling what you ate, when, etc can
also ensure brain fitness. There are
many apps as also special magazines,
good books and huge content on the
Internet. But our daily life is also full
of opportunities. Attend aerobic and
dance classes for inter-coordination
training, learn a new language, find
something, which ‘lightens up’ your
heart, undertake adventure trips,
hiking tour with a group etc. Fifty years
of age is too early to hold you back.
Try diving deeper into the subject of
your work; make sure that you collect
as many amazing memories in your
life as possible. Finding something
new to do can also help bring about
positive changes in your lifestyle. Wish
you a happy transformation and great
memory capability.
Jasmin Waldmann is an International
Life Coach in India, Germany, USA
& Australia, Public Speaker, Author,
Leader of Seminars and Mind & Body
Transformation Expert. She is the
inventor of Pilardio® and JaWa Diet and
has appeared on German television. Visit
www.jasminwaldmann.com
Dr Bina Wadhawan says: Memory
problems are a very common
complaint, especially with increasing
age. Our modern lifestyle plays a
significant role in memory lapse
like exposure to toxins & chemicals,
sleep deprivation, stress, depression,
nutritional deficiencies (particularly B
vitamins), under-active or overactive
thyroid, drinking alcohol, smoking,
and the use of certain medications
(antidepressants, antihistamines, antianxiety
medications, muscle relaxants,
tranquilisers, sleeping pills and pain
medications).
Lifestyle factors that may improve
memory and promote neurogenesis
include eating a healthy diet, exercise,
and getting proper sleep and
meditation.
• Boost your memory by adding
certain foods in your diet.
Almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds,
flaxseeds, chia seeds, whole grains,
quinoa, beans, broccoli, spinach,
tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado,
berries, celery, curry leaves, dark
chocolate, omega3, cinnamon and
honey. Take 1 tablespoon cold
compressed coconut oil daily which
is an essential healthy fat for brain
function. Mix half teaspoon of
Brahmi powder in honey and have it
after meals on a daily basis.
• Avoid processed vegetable oils
& foods, alcohol, tobacco, and
excessive caffeine.
• Exercise encourages your brain to
work at an optimum capacity and
releases numerous chemicals that
promote brain health.
• A good six to eight hours of night
sleep can enhance your memory and
ability to think clearly. End your day
with a 10-minute meditation session
to relax into a restful sleep.
• Avoid multitasking as it may actually
slow you down, learn new skills
and play brain games. Engage in an
activity that is mentally stimulating
for you and gives you great
satisfaction.
Dr Bina Wadhawan is a Complementary
Medicine Therapist, Naturopath and
Reiki Master. To know more,
visit www.drbina.com or
call 9322232098
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