maintain brain health
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Maintain brain health. Being pro-active. Practices that promote good dental and cardio health are the same choices that make our brain healthy. Five FOCUSES. NUTRITION Dark vegetables, fruits, protein - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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MAINTA
IN B
RAIN H
EALTH
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BEING PRO-ACTIVE
Practices that promote good dental and cardio health are the same choices that make our brain healthy
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FIVE FOCUSES NUTRITION
Dark vegetables, fruits, protein
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Daily
DE-STRESSING
Regularly
STIMULATING THE BRAIN
Challenging, Games
SPIRITUALLITY
Looking Inward
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DIET
Top Brain Health Foods
These 5 are only considered to be the top on specific studies.
Other foods that are not listed are incredibly brain and healthy friendly
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HERE THEY ARE……
1. Wild Salmon (not farm grown)
2. Cacao Beans (minimally Processed)
3. Matcha (stone ground Gyokuru green
tea)
4. Acai Berries and Blueberries (fresh)
5. Coffee Beans (black)
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Usually is regarded as the pursuit of exercising the
muscles, tendons and joints of the body
Effective fitness can have a profound impact on all our vital organs, especially the brain
Researchers now believe we can work –out your
brain
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EXERCISE
Working up a sweat is critical for brain health
Exercise increases brain
function
memory retention
cognition ability….
up to 20%
Arthur F. Kramer, PhD, neuroscientist
University of Illinois
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THE BRAIN
only 2 % of the body’s weight and 15% of it’s
blood flow
Regular exercise keeps the brain’s arteries open and unclogged
Research suggest that exercise may encourage the brain to make new connections between neurons and build new vascular structures
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DE-STRESS
Corticosteroids –stress hormones
Stress most damaging …….
Hippocampus brains memory center
Thoughts and Medications
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RELAXATION
Deep Breathing Meditation Sleep (turn in early) Exercise Read a book Vacation Walk get a massage
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SLEEP Biggest boost you can give your brain Vital to proper brain function
judgment, reaction time, memory 7 to 8 hours of sleep is considered average Some individuals only need 5, others need
10 Sleep is a learned behavior Falling a sleep can be challenging
( handout)
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STIMULATING THE BRAIN
Challenge your brain (something different) Research shows challenging the brain
regularly can develop brains that perform like
those individuals of a decade or more
younger Puzzles, Suduko, brainteasers, mind games,
education Massage the hippocampus… The 2 R’s engage the
hippocampus Beat the clock….games
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SPIRITUALITY A broad term Different things for different people Referring…as one means of turning inward Slowing down, introspecting Finding a peaceful existence Removing yourself from a hurried society,
a
modern life Prayer/worship, meditation, relaxation
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SLOWING DOWN THE BRAIN/LIFESTYLE Research indicates that animal brains
stop developing when exposed to environments that are too stimulating
Baby Boomers 1946 through 1964
Fast-paced
Multi-tasking
Stress production Consequences…particularly on health
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DR. NUSSBAUM Supports 30 minutes a day to SLOW DOWN\ Turn Inward Turn OFF the environmental input
Phone
Ipod
Computers
Other communication devices Reducing stress has positive effects on the
brain
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POSITIVE IMPACTS
A survey published in Parade Magazine, states….
95 % of US Physicians believe spirituality is important to the well being of their patience
Research has demonstrated the following positive impacts of regular spiritual practice:
An enhanced immune system, Earlier discharge from hospital stays, Greater Longevity, A happier life, Positive health outcomes