Raul Banks
August 27, 2017
You have probably heard about some of the most popular brain power boosting foods such as blueberries, pomegranates, and salmon. But, according to this resource on nootropics and many like it, numerous other foods provide health benefits to the brain. And most you may not have even heard about. In this article, we are going to introduce you to some of these foods. You may be surprised what you learn about them. Milk We know that milk has a lot of nutritional benefits to the body, but what about the brain? Well, according to a recent study, consuming dairy products at least once a day gives you significantly better brain functionality and health compared to people who rarely or never consume dairy foods. The same study also concluded that “…regular dairy food consumption is associated with a significantly better cognitive function, but underlying causal mechanisms remain to be determined…”. That […]
August 20, 2017
Many think of supplements as a way to enhance physical health. However, supplements have an even stronger ability to affect one’s mental state. There is a whole category called nootropics which do exactly that. In fact, vitamin and mineral deficiencies have been shown time and time again to worsen severe mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. There is much evidence backing up the use of vitamins and minerals for prevention and treatment of neurological and psychological problems. Along with this, they also typically come with fewer side effects than prescription drugs. In this article, we will go over a couple of supplements which can be of great benefit to your mental health. Vitamin D Vitamin D is perhaps the most important vitamin for your physical health and your mind. Unfortunately, it is also one of the vitamins of which a majority of people simply do not get enough. Limited […]
August 17, 2017
You’ve heard it all before: lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your cognitive abilities, mood, and overall well being. And if you’re sleeping less than seven hours per night, you’re probably not getting the rest you need. Your sleep patterns, mood, and overall mental health are very closely related. If you’re not getting enough of the former, the result will be moodiness and irritability. You’ll be more stressed and more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression too. The fact is very few adults today are getting enough rest. Most treat sleep a luxury, not a requirement. Statistics show that lack of sleep plays a huge role in many mental disorders. As patients learn to get more rest, their moods often begin to stabilize, and whatever medication they’re on to treat their condition can be reduced. Again, sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. Everyone should get at a […]
August 1, 2017
In a world that’s harsh, being sensitive can be extremely difficult. When you’re too sensitive or when the problems overwhelm you and you can’t seem to find a solution, your mental health can be in danger and different issues can appear. Mental health issues don’t appear just with age – it’s true that Alzheimer or other diseases represent the problems of those who are of a certain age, but in many people, you will see depression and different addictions that have similar or worse results than those diseases. Improving your mental health can be a good thing to do, no matter how old you are, as many of these tips are easy and simple and you can do them in your free time, requesting only a few minutes of your time. A Cup of Coffee The coffee that many people drink is more than an energizer. It contains good substances […]