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The Key to a Healthy Brain Is a Healthy Digestive System

The Key to a Healthy Brain Is a Healthy Digestive System | SELF HEALTH + HEALING | Scoop.it
Scientists are becoming increasingly certain that all the stuff we put through our digestive system is making a major impact on our state of mind. 

 

The basic gist: There's a keen physiological link between the brain and digestive system. Here's how Dr. Helene M. Savignac, an expert in neuropsychology, cognitive, and behavioral science, explains it:


“Scientists are now revealing that there is a strong link between what happens in the gut and the brain. The bacteria that reside in the gut appear to play an important role and are able to communicate with the central nervous system notably through neural, endocrine, and immune pathways. By influencing the balance and types of bacteria present, studies show that it may be possible to lower stress, [and] affect cognition/brain processes and mood.” 

Donovan Baldwin's curator insight, September 6, 2015 10:32 AM

What you put into your body not only "becomes" you, in the sense of repairing and making tissue, but, also defines you.


Life is about choices, and, the choice to put good food in your body says that you are already not only thinking about being healthy, but, are willing to do what is necessary.


While the article tends to deal with the internal workings of the body as they relate to health, and are influenced by the types of food made available to the body. The types of food will determine the basic makeup of the body, and, provide the "quality" of building materials, energy, and total function.


GIGO, or, garbage in, garbage out, is a well known phrase in our modern, computer driven world, but, it applies here as well.


Learn more about the various vitamins and minerals, what they can do for your body, and, what a vitamin deficiency can do as well at http://nodiet4me.com/supplements/.

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7 Ways to Exercise Your Brain - And Why You Really Need To!

7 Ways to Exercise Your Brain - And Why You Really Need To! | SELF HEALTH + HEALING | Scoop.it
The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good. Understanding is joyous. --Carl Sagan

 

Cognitive brain function peaks in our early fifties, but staying mentally active can prevent brain loss in the years to follow

 

If you’re over 40, you’re not going to like this (and if you’re not yet 40, get ready for a reality check): Early in your fifth decade, researchers believe, your cognitive brain performance peaks. From there, it’s a downhill slide for the remaining years of your life. The good news is that the brain is highly adaptable; it responds to experiences. In particular, “spaced practice” (repetitive exercise) helps the brain learn, grow, strengthen, and develop. As we age there are ways to combat the reduced function of such mental processes as memory, speed of thinking, problem solving, reasoning, and decision making. Starting to incorporate easy exercises today can help forestall decline tomorrow.

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