Memory problems affect the ability to think, concentrate, formulate ideas, reason and remember. It is distinct from a learning disability insofar as it may have been acquired later in life as a result of an accident or related to an illness such as a stroke that affects a certain area of the brain.
Self-Care Natural Therapies
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Nutrition: Eat brain food. This involves eliminating all processed foods from your diet. It is also a wise idea to eliminate or reduce sugar as well. A sugared brain is an unhappy brain. Replace what you have let go of with an abundance of whole grains, lots of fish and vegetables.
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Supplements: Zinc picolinate is necessary for a happy, functioning brain. Consider taking 50 mg once a day with food. Fish oil, specifically Cod liver oil. This can raise the necessary catecholamines in your brain to wake it up and help with cognition and focus quickly.
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Herbal Remedies: Gotu Kola and Ginko Biloba are both well researched herbs that have been proven to assist in memory function. Take at least 120mg per day of Ginko biloba and 50 -250 mg of Gotu Kola for maximum cognitive benefit.
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Logic Puzzles: Doing logic games like crosswords or Sudoku can train the brain and keep the neural pathways sharp. Consider doing one at least on a daily basis to keep your brain happily stimulated in a natural manner.
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Homeopathy: Consider taking Bioplasma which is a combination of all 12 cell salts. This can assist in the assimilation of cellular nutrition, thus benefitting cognitive and memory function.
Professional Holistic Therapies
- Kinesiology: An evaluation by an experienced kinesiologist may be able to identify hidden allergies or other concerns that may be contributing to cognition issues.
References
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The Mood Cure by Julia Ross