Brain Health
Keep Your Mind Young
We can prevent the decline of cognitive function that may occur as we age. Preventable cognitive decline as we age can be caused by many factors, including:
- Increased cortisol levels (from chronic stress)
- Decreased blood flow to the brain
- Decreased hormone levels
By taking vitamins and other supplements, balancing your hormones, managing your stress, eating anti-inflammatory foods, and exercising, you can significantly improve brain function in terms of memory and cognition.
Additionally, by following all the aspects of the anti-aging program, you may even prevent serious neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, which can be caused by:
- High levels of aluminum, lead, iron, or other heavy metals
- High levels of other environmental toxins
- Excess cortisol levels (from chronic stress)
- Poor nutrition
- Decreased blood flow to the brain
- Oxidative stress causing free radical damage
- Genetic influences
- Suppression of the immune system
- Hormonal imbalances
Use It Or Lose It
You've heard the phrase "If you don't use it, you lose it." This applies to the prevention of cognitive decline. Exercise your brain by reading, writing, drawing, playing a musical instrument, staying busy with interesting hobbies, and socializing often. Any of these activities stimulates the formation of new brain circuitry, which is essential in preventing or "losing" cognitive and memory function.
Of course, your brain needs to relax, too. You can achieve this by keeping your stress levels to a minimum.