HABITS THAT RESTORE BRAIN CELLS

Despite the fact that neurogenesis for a long time was considered impossible, that is, scientists thought that it was impossible to restore lost neurons, in fact it was not so. You just need to follow healthy habits. 

Neurogenesis is a truly remarkable process through which our brain can stimulate the creation of new neurons and their compounds.

Perhaps you will find this somewhat contradictory. After all, more recently, in scientific circles, the idea that the human brain loses its nerve cells with age is actively supported: they simply collapse and the consequences are irreversible.

Moreover, it was assumed that trauma or alcohol abuse doomed a person to the inevitable loss of flexibility of consciousness (maneuverability and brain activity) that characterizes a healthy person who adheres to healthy habits. 

But today a step has already been taken towards the word, which gives us hope: and the word is neuroplasticity.

Yes, it is absolutely true that with age our brain changes, that damage and bad habits (alcohol, tobacco) harm it. But the brain has the ability to regenerate, it can again create nerve tissue and bridges-the connections between them. 


But in order for this amazing action to happen, it is necessary that a person act to be active and in every possible way stimulate the natural abilities of his brain.

• everything you do and what you think will reorganize your brain


• the human brain weighs only a kilogram and a half, and at the same time consumes almost 20% of all the energy available in the body


• all that we do - read, study, or even just talk with someone - causes surprising changes in the structure of the brain. That is, absolutely everything we do and what we think is good for us


• if our daily life is filled with stress or anxiety that literally grabs us, then, as a rule, regions such as the hippocampus (associated with memory) are inevitably amazed


• The brain is like a sculpture that is formed from our emotions, thoughts, actions and daily habits


• such an internal map requires a huge number of "links", links, "bridges" and "highways", as well as strong impulses that allow us to remain in touch with reality

Next, we will try to explain how to improve your quality of life by focusing on brain health. 

5 principles for stimulating neurogenesis 

1. Physical exercises
Physical activity and neurogenesis are directly related. 

Every time we force our body to work (whether it is walking, swimming or training in the gym), we promote oxygenation of our brain, that is, we saturate it with oxygen.

• In addition to the fact that the blood is poured into a purer and more oxygenated blood, the production of endorphins is also stimulated.


• Endorphins improve our mood, and, thus, allow us to deal with stress, allowing to strengthen many nervous structures.

In other words, any activity that reduces the level of stress, promotes neurogenesis. You just need to find the right type of exercise (dancing, walking, cycling, etc.).



2. Prayer
The benefits to our brains are undeniable. The effect is as amazing as it is beautiful:

• It allows us to better understand reality and correctly direct our anxieties, manage stress.

3. Diet
One of the main enemies for brain health is food rich in saturated fats. Consumption of semi-finished products and non-natural foods slows down neurogenesis.

• It is very important to try to follow a low-calorie diet. But at the same time, the food should be varied and balanced so that there is no nutrient deficiency.


• Always remember that our brain needs energy, and in the mornings, for example, it will be very grateful to us for something sweet.


• Nevertheless, it is desirable to provide this glucose by means of a piece of fruit or dark chocolate, a spoonful of honey or a cup of oatmeal ...


• And products rich in omega-3 fatty acids are undoubtedly the most suitable for maintaining and activating neurogenesis.

4. Sex
is another great architect of our brain, a natural engine of neurogenesis. Can not guess the reason for such a connection? But the thing is this:

• Sex not only relieves tension and regulates stress, but also provides us with a powerful energy charge, which stimulates the brain departments responsible for memory.


• And such hormones as serotonin, dopamine or oxytocin, produced at moments of sexual intimacy with a partner, are beneficial for the creation of new nerve cells.

5. Flexible mind - strong brain
There are many ways to maintain the flexibility of the mind. To do this, it should be tried to maintain in wakeful mode, then it will be able to quickly "process" all incoming data (which come from the environment). 

You can achieve this through various activities. Leaving aside the aforementioned physical loads, we note the following:

• reading - read every day, it supports your interest and curiosity about everything that is happening around (and to new disciplines, in particular).


• studying of foreign language.


• playing a musical instrument.


• critical perception of things, the search for truth.


• open mind, receptivity to everything around him, socialization, travel, discovery, hobbies.

In conclusion, we note that all these 5 principles, which we talked about in fact, are not at all as complex as one might suppose. Try to implement them in practice and take care of the health of your brain.

 

Keywords: health , brain , useful

Posted on 11/11/2017 at 18:00