Powerful (and Surprising) Methods to Strengthen Cognitive Health
03/17/2020
We know that the brain is the command system for our whole body. It is important to care for our brains. Our body is the temple of our soul. like a space suit or any protective gear, we must hold our bodies at the highest vital level.
The Importance of Hydration- Drinking water
The late Dick Gregory Triumphant spoke urgently about the importance of staying hydrated. Every season designates a new interaction between the weather and health. The Summer and the Winter are equally dehydrating.
here are some other benefits of drinking water:
Anti-aging effects on the skin (your skin is the largest organ in your body. You want your skin to feel like it’s in Hawaii, not a Desert). *This also includes wrinkle reduction! Not that wrinkles can’t be beautiful, but when you are dehydrated you can see it in your face and skin.
*Improved physical performance (it’s easier to walk, exercise, etc.)
*Weight management
*Increased energy levels
*Improved digestion
*Helps your body take out toxins (your kidneys will thank you for it). This happens through urination and perspiration, both are important.
*Lubricates your joints (helps your bones out)
*Regulates your temperature
*Helps your brain/memory
*Jump starts your organs (especially when you are drinking more water in the morning)
How does drinking water contribute to living a more mindful life? Well, I am glad you asked. When you are dehydrated (like most humans are) we rarely understand signs of thirst, hunger, or any other subtle discomforts our bodies try to communicate with us. Most of the time, if you feel hungry or like you haven’t had enough food, it is your body’s way of telling you that you are really just dehydrated. When you are adequately hydrated, your body can begin to balance out and adjust to a healthier baseline level of homeostasis (aka, a new normal). Your organs stop overcompensating and it gives you the insight you need to listen to the needs of your body when it comes to food.
The Importance of Exercise for Cognitive Health
Although I Advocate for "Getting Out Of The Rat Race. Research has shown that exercise can have a significant positive impact on detoxifying the brain. One study found that glymphatic activity in the brain doubled when mice ran on a wheel, compared to those who didn’t exercise. The active mice ran a total distance of 6 km a day during the study. The researchers discovered that the activation of the glymphatic system impacted widespread areas of the brain, demonstrating the positive benefits of exercise on cognitive health.
The team concluded: “Regular exercise is increasingly showing benefits for many aspects of brain health, including the maintenance of cerebrovascular integrity. We propose that heightened glymphatic activity induced by exercise may favor brain health by enhancing the clearance of neurotoxic waste products from the brain.”
What’s more, a consistent exercise routine can also help to boost energy, enhance memory, curb depression and anxiety, and improve outcomes for those with neurodegenerative disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
The lymphatic system is well-known for waste removal and detoxification, but have you heard of the glymphatic system? It is a recently discovered macroscopic waste clearance system that helps to detoxify your central nervous system, including your brain. It is essentially your brain’s garbage collector, and it is critical for cognitive health. Quality sleep and exercise have a significant impact on the system’s efficiency.
The Connection Between Sleep and Brain Detoxification
We all know the importance of sleep for our mental and physical well-being. And now researchers have found another reason we should make sure we are getting enough quality sleep: brain detoxification. A study published in Neurochemical Research using animal models found that brain cells spread out during sleep, allowing for waste to be removed by the glymphatic system. According to the press release, “Brain may flush out toxins during sleep”.Two Powerful (and Surprising) Methods for Detoxing Your Brain- Woman Sleeping
“Sleep changes the cellular structure of the brain. It appears to be a completely different state,” said Maiken Nedergaard, M.D., D.M.Sc., co-director of the Center for Translational Neuromedicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York, and a leader of the study.
The team found that the glymphatic system opens up during sleep, which lets fluid flow swiftly through the brain, flushing out toxins. But when the animals were awake, the system was hardly active. Next, mice were injected with beta-amyloid, a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease. They found that this protein was cleared much more rapidly when the animals were asleep compared to times of consciousness, indicating the detoxifying function of the glymphatic system during sleep.
Researchers believe it may also “help to distribute non-waste compounds, such as glucose, lipids, amino acids, and neurotransmitters related to volume transmission, in the brain.” Interestingly, this system largely only functions during sleep, which is another reason why we should take steps to encourage deep, rejuvenating rest each night. More on how to do this below.
How to Encourage Deep, Restful Sleep
Hops, Valerian, Chamomile, St John's Wort and Passionflower among other herbal remedies, Herbal remedies are another powerful method for cultivating deep, restful sleep. My favorite herbs for quality sleep include Hops, Valerian root, chamomile, and Passionflower Teas. Magnesium glycinate also encourages deeper sleep and supports healthy REM patterns.
Supplementation with this form of magnesium has also been shown to provide rapid recovery from major depression in under seven days. It eases anxiety and irritability as well. If you need extra help in achieving sound, restorative sleep, the four botanicals mentioned above plus magnesium glycinate are included in my potent Sleep Blend Tincture.
Quality sleep not only affects how well your brain will be able to detoxify, but it also can impact your mental health, hormonal balance, and even your weight. If you find that you are not getting at least seven hours of sound, rejuvenating sleep each night, a good nighttime sleep routine may be in order.
Make sure to stop using your devices and/or television at least two hours before bedtime to avoid circadian rhythm-disrupting blue light exposure. Next, engaging in relaxing activities such as a warm bath, reading or listening to soothing music each night will send a signal to your nervous system that it is time to wind down and prepare for sleep.
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