A very warm Hello to you! In a recent conversation with a friend, I experienced my friend having several senior moments. But during beer & wine time, many old memories surface. Does it ring a bell? People (including you and me) miss out on day-to-day things, but under the influence of a drink or two, we are able to recall every detail, even of our childhood memories.

This recent experience and often dusting away the “senior moments” as an ageing phenomenon made me write this article and discuss things we can do to restore our Brain health. Today it is no longer a hidden fact with the Nobel Prize discovery by Dr.Eric Kandel that we can grow New Brain Cells and Rebuild our Brain at any Age! Yes, true that. Science now accepts that the shrinking of the Brain as we age is no more an unavoidable state.

This recent awareness and scientific revolution has made NGF (Nerve Growth Factor) Protein very popular amongst Drug Manufacturers and Food Supplement industry and is already becoming an answer to several Health issues related to Alzheimer, Parkinson, Down Syndrome etc.

The key effects of NGF Protein are that it protects and repairs damaged brain cells and prevents our brains from shrinking as we age. Interestingly several Life Style Changes, foods, and Nutrients provide or accelerate the production of NGF.

NGF Protein also gets triggered under Stress conditions, which is why Intermittent Fasting (hunger for periodic intervals), Yoga and Low-intensity workouts leading to desirable Stress are recommended as they support the production of NGF. Even Social enrichment is now considered crucial as it accelerates the production of NGF. And the emotion of Love, too, cannot be sidetracked anymore for accelerating the production of NGF. So do show up for social gatherings, participate in festivals, have family time, be romantic, and express Love along with meaningful connections they are also pertinent for your Brain Health.

Food intakes like Blue Berries, Green Tea, Milk Thistle, Gotu Kala (Herb also available as a food supplement), Gingko, Rosemary, Vitamin-A rich fruits, and vegetables are important sources of NGF. Vitamin D, Zinc, and Melatonin are some of the significant elements for producing NGF. Hence regular sun exposure and good rest are required for both bones and the brain.

Moderate consumption of Alcohol can also accelerate the production of NGF. (Now you can tick off and have a guilt-free moderate consumption of your favourite brand.) And good news for Coffee Lovers is if you are willing to shift to Coffee Fruit (which also falls under superfoods and is caffeine-free) instead of beans. You can experience the perfect daily kickstart for your day. It will also help to energise your body and activate your mind, setting the tone for an active and alert day ahead.

After all, as once said by a wise man, “Our memory is a more perfect world than the universe: it gives back life to those who no longer exist.” Wishing you great health and memory.

Love and Regards,

Megha

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